In a quiet corner of the room, stood the wall clock
With a swinging pendulum, but no cuckoo to talk
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My study table, oh how it's changed
From a place of fairytales, it now ranges
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This rocking chair has been in our family
Since long before I could even remember,
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In the heart of the kitchen it stands,
An ordinary steel jug, weathered by time,
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Amidst the garden where I sat,
A guava tree stood tall and grand,
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Book of life where language intertwines with grace,
Words emerge as medicine, healing with tender embrace.
They possess power to cure all that ails,
Mending shattered hearts, where pain once prevailed.
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The journey of life, uncertainties abound,
The only certainties that can truly be found.
For as we traverse this vast earthly domain,
Challenges await, obstacles causing strain.
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Upon awakening to birdsong's sweet refrain,
In winter's crisp embrace, both soft and kind,
A melody echoes, a newfound strain,
Love and romance entwined, I soon find.
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In jealousy a person turns blind to light,
Ignoring blessings in their reach and sight,
Their eyes fixed on what others possess,
Their hearts consumed by envy, a distress.
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I find solace in the depths of my emotions
Should I write to ease my heart, release the weight
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In the beauty of hijab lies a secret divine,
Not just a cloth, but a soul's pure shrine.
It shields my body, yes, that is true,
Yet its true essence lies in what it imbues.
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In the stillness of night, I saw them,
All the dreams that danced in my mind,
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In this life, a test we face,
Of faith, a trial, in every place.
Who believes, who won't, we shall see,
In Allah, the Almighty, our plea.
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In those lazy days, once in a while,
You crave the calm of a gentle smile.
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After the storm, there's a stillness all around
All that was destroyed now lies on the ground
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Ghazala Lari was born in one of the most beautiful city in India, Lucknow. It's the capital of the Northern state of India, Uttar Pradesh. She was born on 29th June. Her family is one of the most renowned and affluent family of Lucknow. Presently she is living with her parents in her parental home at Lucknow. She is Post Graduate in Geography, Business administration and Information Technology. She has also attained a bachelor's degree in Education. She is fond of reading, writing, painting, sketching, photography, calligraphy and various art forms. She is a high school teacher, teaching Geography and English. She has also taught undergraduate and post graduate students in various institutes. She is extremely dedicated as an educator and has a vision that keeps her motivated in her journey of teaching and learning. She believes in having a healthy body, mind & soul. In order to attain her physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing she does yoga, meditation, walking, exercising, together with prayers, worship of Almighty Allah (God) she keeps to healthy eating. According to her, the holistic development of a person is pertinent to the overall growth of a person. To achieve her fullest potential she devotes and invests much of her time in doing what is required. As a poet, her journey in writing began in the early twenties. It was then she realised her inner ability to express her views and feelings in the form of poems. Poems gave her wings to fly. She has written on political & social issues, spiritual & environmental poems, nature, family, education etc. Some of her poems reflects her own struggles as a woman in a man's world. She has exquisitely articulated her own emotional and physical strife in many of her poems. She is a strong believer in Allah (God) which can be seen in the resilient faith and trust that has been mystically conveyed in most of her celestial poems. As a person, she is a humble devotee of The Almighty Allah (God) . Her spiritual bent of mind can be seen is her approach and manners. Her religious acceptance of people of different faith and love for humanity are an echo of the teachings of Islam. She is courteous, polite and considers in compassionate treatment with equity for all the creatures of Allah (God) . She is certain that all the blessings are from Allah (God) alone. Hence, she demonstrates gratitude and thankfulness to The Almighty for her achievements and abilities. Synopsis of the poems Ghazala's poems can be broadly categorized into Metaphysical and Physical. In almost all the metaphysical poetries one can sense the divine presence and mystical resonance. She has graciously interwoven her gratitude either in the form of admiration or supplication to Almighty Allah (God) . Her poems are a profound reflection of her Islamic philosophy and oneness of God. Her belief in the Almighty and the unwavering trust can be felt in all her mystical verses. Celestial perception is exquisitely interlaced within the filaments of individual contentment in the mortal world. As far as the poems of physical world are concerned, her observations are similarly accurate and precise. She has enunciated numerous social prejudice, social doctrines and unacceptable treatment of weaker sections of society in a most affable and firm manner. One can only admire her cognizance through her verses and appreciate her thoughts which are packed with awakening and reformation. Ghazala's philosophy of life is unpretentious, she believes in Justice and peace for all. She considers none supreme other than the mighty creator. Her deep rooted philosophy resonates in almost all her poems.)
Divine Friendship
When blessings start to pour
There's no room to store
The cup overflows
And life's miracles starts to show
When Allah chooses you
Tests upon tests shall rain upon you
With every hardship there's doubled ease
To make you strong comrade of Almighty
It's not when you feel the pain
It's not when you receive mercy
Rather it's in the divine grace
That hearts feel contentment and peace
Allah is with me
That's all I actually need
A heart filled with noorullah
Gratitude, humility and eternal prosperity
You feel blessed in everything you do
When Allah's miracles happen in every touch
No weapons formed by enemies excell
Life and death all turn in favour of Allah's worshipper
I'm feeling eternal happiness
My heart is so much in love
Loyalties and honesty paid well
I'm humbled by Allah's love and friendship
A new day has begun
A morning beautiful and serene
With Allah by my side always
My heart feels happy and at ease
All dreams come true
When Allah choose to bless you
A life fulfilling ride you enjoy
Making heaven on earth by choice
I'm blessed to be my Allah's friend
'My wounds and scars are my trophies that shines glorifying my patience and victory'.