Fasting, Starving, Shaking, Waiting.

by Mr. Darcy   Sep 9, 2008


Fasting is casting its light over me.
A sacrifice, not nice, still I'm happy.
Throughout, no doubt, my belt buckled tight,
A prayer of care, raising dreams into sight.

Starving, demanding on body and soul
The Almighty, alrighty, keeps me whole.
Eating, feasting the Suhoor before dawn
A meal lends Zeal to the life I am born.

Shaking thus making an alluring plea.
Provoke, evoke, these luxuries tease.
Quaking, not taking such edible bliss
Heart stands fast with a venerated kiss.

Waiting, sedating seduces my hunger;
Rumbling, grumbling, stomach sounds thunder.
Abstaining is draining, but dusk is near;
Gratifying, glorifying Ramadan is here.

M. Moran
09.09.08
14.30
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Written after a PM to Noor and receiving her message:

'I feel bored and cold. It is raining. It is Ramadan. No lunch break. Fasting. Starving. Shaking. Waiting.'

Thanks Noor for the inspiration. :)

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  • 16 years ago

    by Grant Gilbert AKA Slash

    Very nice poem Michael, and you show a bit of knowledge on the muslim religion.lots of nice rhymes as well.Well done

    Grant

  • 16 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Michael,

    Ramadan is a time of contemplation, of retreat into silence and to be alone with your thoughts.
    Once the bodyfunctions slow down and the mind is not polluted with all the stuff one usually throws in his mouth just to make it through the day, thoughts become clear again.
    Most muslims I know enjoy this time of the year most of all, for it is a time of rebirth an renewal.
    Very nice to see a non-muslim post this!

    Hugs,

    Ingrid 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Goodbye

    Like I said to you Michael, this is amazing stuff. You are my poet. *hugs*

    I am glad if I can be even one inspiration of your writings. You have inspire me so much, only God Almighty knows.

    Only thing I can say is you are blessed to have a talent to write. I will add this poem to one of my favourites. :)

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