I never forgot my family while on board,
It is my study that brought me abroad.
At midnight, I arrived safely in Salford,
All the way long the plane roared.
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Allah sent me such a nice friend,
His hand he would always lend.
For sure his words I commend,
And often on him I depend.
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At first we drew closer online,
So everything went more than fine.
Merrily nothing withers on the vine,
As for ardour we do always pine.
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MA in Translation UK - Manchester University of Salford Mohammed Ahmed Al-Daqs)
My Life In Salford
I never forgot my family while on board,
It is my study that brought me abroad.
At midnight, I arrived safely in Salford,
All the way long the plane roared.
Every help the people happily afford,
My room was in a beautiful ward.
In my class, I was often the only lord,
‘Cause in my exams I highly scored.
And for my insights I was adored,
To tell you this, I kept all my record.
With mates, it is my way to accord,
And my friend’s faults, I often ignored.
At times, I felt a little bit bored,
But hope inside is always stored.
Time passed as it was ignored,
With fear of Allah, my tears poured.
To be back home, I implored,
My family, joy, and life to be restored.
It is love for study I always hoard,
Much here I learnt and explored.
My English is now underscored,
By Allah’s help, my MA is the best reward.