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"YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW EVERYTHING"
You don’t need to know how I wake up in the morning and where I might go Let me do my things You don’t need to wonder what he’s doing today You should know better when he just doesn’t want to say...
"THE TRANSITION"
I know what I am; I know what you are For long we’ve been friends, honest from heart to heart I know what scares you I’ve been afraid too We’re in transition which will lead us to a new direction...
"WHISPER"
Is this just a dream? You came to me out of the blue It’s been a while since I last saw you Is this real? I’ve got a feeling My mind’s still reeling I love hearing your voice especially when you ...
"TO THE OWNER OF RAMADAN (2)"
I’ve been away too long I’ve done too many things wrong Where do I begin? How will my story end? How did it all come to this? I’ve been blinded by the worldly bliss I’ve been led astray I hope I’...
"ABOUT BEING VENGEFUL"(The Poetry)
What do you want? There’s no rewind That button doesn’t exist in this life No repeat for what’s already been done Time to move on No point in dwelling on what’s long gone Some can still be rebuil...
"THE CITY OF SMALL WORLDS"
I live in a city of small worlds, each with its own wonders Some feel worse, some may feel better I’ve lived in this city of small worlds ever since I was born aware of its ever-changing descript...
"THE GHOST OF HIM"
I felt the ghost of him this morning, as I responded angrily to some nasty comments Bullies are everywhere They’re always there I’m sure you’ve sensed the ghost of him too all from the words I us...
"THE MYSTERY ME?"
I am the mystery, ‘though you think you can tell something about me Well, what do you know? How far can your knowledge go? I am the oddity Why can’t I be like everybody? You wonder with such a qu...
"TO DIGITAL NARCISSISTS"
Be blunt with yourself for once You still believe you’re the centre of this universe, displaying your negative emotions, expecting them to feel bad about you or even worse Be cool; no need to be ...
"LABELS = PRICE TAGS?"
People treat labels like price tags They don’t just put them on designer’s shoes and bags They slap them on other things too, like animals and even each other They decide on what or who is better...
"THE 3 AM MEAL"
She wakes up at three enjoying silence so eerie preparing her unusually early breakfast noting things down about what to do first It’s Ramadan Fasting time on The Holy Month What will she do? Wil...
"TO THE OWNER OF RAMADAN..."
I’ve been thinking quite a lot lately about what it means to live as ‘me’ I know You’ve always been watching even when I’m not good at pretending that I can get away with everything I hope I am s...
"#RIP ANGELINE"
little girl in this mortal world just another soul with innocence taken for granted lost by ignorance little girl, gone missing and out of sight where were you, dear child? a major search with a...
"YOU"
Where have you been all my life? I thought I’d lost you I still remember those nights, back when everything felt true How have you been? You don’t look so different, I’ve seen It’s been ages sinc...
"ALL MY LOVE EVER DID TO ME..."
All my love ever did to me Not all they could see They thought I was lucky and our relationship was lovely All my love did to me The bruises and scars I wouldn’t let them see They still looked at...
"WHAT'S ON THE TIMELINE TODAY?"
Check out her timeline. Everything looks fine. She’s on the spotlight. Her life seems picture-perfectly bright. Should you give in to your personal envy, when she’s all you wish to be? You look a...
"DEATHS BY SELFIE"
What’s going on in the world these days? Instant popularity leads the souls astray. Technology helps them to do what they may as if it’s the only to fill their days. Everybody wants to be seen. E...
"OH, CHARMING ABUSER!"
You buy her everything all your money can bring even that 24-carat diamond ring in hopes they’d make her heart sing. You take her to fancy places your fancy car can reach in a winning race. You s...
"SLUT-SHAMING"
Your lame effort makes me smirk, wince, and want to puke my guts out, yet I’m just sneering at your double-standard, because I know what you’re all about. It’s just your not-so-subtle way to just...
"WHEN ALL'S BEEN SAID AND DONE..."
Rome wasn’t built in a day, yet many can be destroyed in seconds. Toxic can spread from the words you say, leaving poisoned hearts rotten. What do you expect? Like instant noodles in a package? F...
"SAVE ME!"
Save me! I didn’t know the ground would shake so badly. It was so scary. Try searching for where I might be, perhaps you could find me, even if it were just a body, and my spirit might have flown...
"THESE HARD TIMES: SLEEPLESS NIGHTS"
There was no point in that sleepless night. Your eyes hurt under the bright sunlight. You can’t enjoy the day. All you want is a hideaway. “Why so worry?” he often asks me. “Sometimes you just ne...
"THICKER THAN BLOOD?"
It’s the same old story; one that remains untold. The characters acting happy as reality remains cold. “Everything’s okay,” they always say. “It’s always just another ordinary day.” Oh, say whate...
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOMMY!"
Let’s forget our real problems for a while. Walk these familiar streets with our smiles. I know reality can be demanding. Let’s face it: some people might always be irritating. Let’s talk of some...
"WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?"
What are you afraid of? You’ve always convinced me that this is love, yet you never let me be the person I am meant to be. What are you afraid of? You say you love me for me, yet you want me to c...
Book Description
This is where a lot of my poems get posted. :) Happy reading!
R.