The Seashore (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 11:29:56 PM
Love the peaceful ocean. Love to collect shells when I go there. Love everything about it and everything about this write I love.
George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 3/13/2008 1:15:40 AM
Bush is a lame duck prez. However, will his replacement ever gain a listening?
I feel the sides are too entrenched, too concreted, too hrad-line to care.
A question back; what of indigenous Christians, in Iraq, in Arabia, In palestine? Those who pre-dated Islam? Do they deserve any protection, or are they to be swept away by Islamic Jihad and co.??
No antagonism, just hopefully a peace-seeking thought.
Fergus
George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 1/23/2008 8:01:58 PM
My mother was stayin in Dubia that day, so when she told me everywhere were close because Bush is here, I was just suprised.
Good Job though with your expression and thanks for sharing.
George Bush's 7-day MidEast Visit (Short Story) - 1/23/2008 11:22:51 AM
ah, Safi, no comment needed here.
Thanks for offering insight.
Gina
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 8/18/2007 9:06:34 AM
It's good to hear another voice from Israel/Palestine.
But so, so sad.
Keith
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 5/20/2006 11:10:14 PM
Hi Safi. I'm an English teacher and I would like to use your story in my class. What do you think?
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 5/25/2005 10:00:08 AM
Cynthia sista, good stuff you posted here...LOL!
Safi
Fyi, deleted redundant line, many thanks for the feedback!
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 5/24/2005 2:34:34 PM
Wonder if the Jewish Texans were from "Crawford."
NAWWWWW, couldn't be any rootin' tooin' resemblance.
This would make a great one act play in my opinion, in alternative theatre of course. The only thing that slowed my reading down as I concentrated on this was the 3rd paragraph segment:
<But hadn’t I just finished doing my prayers and returned to my bed when I heard the noise>,
Might try rewording or eliminating all together. Very good curious lead statement also. And it did make me get on the FOX news network, read this as a commentary in your honor to the entire world, then smile in the camera lens and challenge our entire congressional sell-out with these words:
"Fillibuster THIS!"
Very very VERY creative work. Kind of an Anne Frank with a twist on middle east conflict that ran the gamut of emotions.
blessin's, thanks for sharing this my Sistah!
cynth'ya
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 5/19/2005 2:03:26 PM
The only thing I have to say is, why they gotta be from Texas? LOL Some of us are cool, like me and Karen Vidra! Ha! On the real tho', I also thought this was quite the satirical play upon reality, as the powers-that-be continue their power and land grab, will covering ultimate intentions in rhetoric and apocalyptic fervor. Your pen is knowledgable, your writing style easy to follow and visualize. I've never seen any Hassidim down here in Texas, but if you say they're here, I believe you! A prescient write, Safi. I'll be back!
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 5/19/2005 11:05:41 AM
An interesting parody based on the real life scenario taking place today!enjoyable reading,keep up the good work!i always appreciate how you bring something new into each new article of work you publish!Look forward to more postings by you(:
Living side by side in Palestine (Short Story) - 5/19/2005 9:40:44 AM
great story, safi; nice to see you again! well done!
(((HUGS((( and much love, your friend in america, karen lynn in texas. :(
Zia gets even (Short Story) - 9/4/2004 7:44:20 PM
Safi, your story drew me right in and I enjoyed every word of it...to the perfect ending. Well done!
Gina
The Seashore (Short Story) - 11/10/2003 3:17:43 PM
Safi, first I want to thank you for your comment on my poem, "Does God Wear a Hat?" I needed your input more than you know. I enjoyed "The Seashore" so very much. I agree with Karen that the imagery is wonderful. The flowered skirts and ocean waves and blowing sand filled my senses.
Zia gets even (Short Story) - 10/25/2003 4:56:22 PM
good one Safi
Zia gets even (Short Story) - 9/30/2003 3:53:05 PM
(((safi)))
although i am not a child, i love reading children's tales...this one is well crafted, kept my attention throughout
well done (shukran)
((((HUGS)))) and love,
karla. :)
Zia gets even (Short Story) - 9/30/2003 9:57:45 AM
This is too cute, Safi; enjoyed reading about Zia and his mischevious streak...LOL Wonderful write! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn. :D
The Seashore (Short Story) - 8/18/2003 2:31:32 PM
excellent write, safi; so enjoyed the imagery in this one! god bless you and keep you well! :D (((HUGS))) and much love from america, your friend, karen lynn.
The Seashore (Short Story) - 8/14/2003 2:44:20 AM
enjoyed the read
Islam bashing is not New (Article) - 12/4/2015 2:24:03 PM
I am an equal opportunity basher: I bash all religions that purport to know the “truth,” that insist that its clerics are wise and holy, that they have special “pipelines in the sky” from which God speaks only to them and reveals his truths to them. Many claim to be just messengers, with no real powers except to teach the truth. That is a distinction without a difference. They all engage in brainwashing, in trying to inject their beliefs into others. And for what purpose? To get others to do their bidding; to collect tithes and to take money and assets under false pretenses; to act according to the beliefs of the cleric, and to generally control the weak. It is a pathetic collection of deceptions in any religion and within some groups that use other names. It is still religion, and they are individually and collectively the scourge of the earth. If there is an exception, I have yet to meet it. Please do not tell me or anyone that Islam is the exception, There is not one shred of evidence for such an assertion.
How Grateful Are You? (Article) - 6/16/2015 5:13:06 AM
I really like the story of the end. Like you, I can tick off all those maladies even though I can no longer walk, my hands and fingers do not work, and I require three helpers to get you out of bed in the morning. But I'm not grateful to some unseen for this, I am grateful that I have good genes, that I take care of my health, that I have the money to hire good help, and that they care enough about me so that my family who lives in the distance is not have worry about my well-being.
Life is good and it is of my own making… Not some unseen entity that I can give credit to or blame for my situation.
Ron
Get Your Copy Today (Article) - 6/12/2015 5:59:05 AM
All of these requirements are ritual. While ritual can be comforting for those who are insecure and need some routine to maintain stability, ritual eventually becomes dogma and dogma restricts freedom. The Quran like all books of its ilk, was written by men or man to control other men or man (and especially, women). Islam is just another cult that controls by repetition and dogma. A wise person would not fall into the trap of its domination. It is really unfortunate that so many people do.
Ron
A Mercy To The World (Article) - 6/8/2015 11:44:10 PM
Hello Ronald, sorry for the late reply.
Really don't know where to start...Checked the first page of the link, you are right it talks about rules governing war.
But that has nothing to do with how the message given to Muhammad, peace be upon him, started out.
So perhaps if you gave yourself the time to go to the next topic you will find what you are looking for.
FYI. there's a good bio of the Prophet that you can download for free, my favorite, actually. Here it is:
http://2muslims.com/books/alraheeq.pdf
Since you are an author yourself, you must like reading...so happy reading.
A Mercy To The World (Article) - 6/8/2015 4:15:04 AM
I'm sorry, but as I did what you asked, clicked on the link for the Prophet Mohammad and started to read the first chapter, "What Did Mohammad Say," I was immediately turned off by what I read.
Instead of quotations from the prophet, what I read were prescriptions for behavior (very restrictive behavior) that seems to be the hallmark of religions. While my understanding of the history of the Muslim people is one of conflict and war, as well as the Christian religion and many others, I expected to see less discussion of war and more benign pronouncements. Instead, every paragraph seem to be designed to instruct people on how to or not to conduct war, behave, enslave, etc. Like all religions, there seems to be much hypocrisy with people not behaving like their great leader preached, but somehow behaving in his name.
Once again, I'm sorry. But I much prefer philosophy that frees the mind rather than religion that restricts it to what some man supposedly said or did.
Ron
What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 9/7/2011 4:42:16 PM
Good evening,
I would like to make a few comments in order to clear up your misleadings of the Christian faith and of the Bible as well, and give you a Christian's perspective. I would like to first say that I did not accept what my parents told me as a child. My parents were actually not able to explain the Bible to me while I was growing up. It was not until I reached the age of 22 that I began to research its credibility and what it meant, so just know that this is coming from what I have learned, not what I have been told.
First, I would like to address the statement you made, "If you look in the Bible you will find “most” writings are neither from God nor Jesus, but are what others wrote by their own initiative, some probably from heresy; therefore, the Bible is not the Injeel of Isa (Injeel of Isa is what was revealed to Isa and that was what he preached)." Most writings were actually done by prophets throughout history. In the New Testament, the authors were desciples and apostles that had either eye-witness accounts, such as Matthew, Mark, Luke and John (the first four authors of the New Testament), or by those who had notes and letters from the apostle Paul. These are primary sources and historical evidence in support of the credibility of the Bible. Also, you have to remember that the Bible isn't just a book, it is many books (66 to be exact), written over approximately 1600 years, that are woven together. The interesting thing to point out is that these authors were all of different occupations, from poor farmers and shepherds all the way up to kings. The point is, it was written by men, but it was by the inspiration and instruction of God. How do we know this? There are over 40 authors, all saying the same thing who most had not met each other, written throughout centuries, of different education levels, all saying the same thing without quoting each other. That's pretty miraculous to me. That is more evident than your implication that they are not credible by saying it was "probably" heresay.
I would also like to know where you got the idea of Christian historians changing the Bible over time? Have you not heard of the manuscripts and also the Dead Sea Scrolls? There are over 24,000 surviving manuscripts of the Bible, and the ones we have from the New Testament were written less than 100 years that the events actually took place. We can see that they say the same thing. Jewish scribes were also very careful while doing translations that they would actually go through the lengths of counting words and making sure every page had the same word that started and ended, and if one single mistake was made, they would toss out the whole manuscript. The only variations in these translations are in spelling and style.
Your statement that "[the] Bible contains some good moral teachings it also contains stuff that can at best be classified as “ungodly” material," is a contradiction in more ways than one. First by saying that it has great moral teaching and is "ungodly". You cannot be greatly moral and go against God at the same time. Second, it was C.S. Lewis who said "I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept his claim to be God...You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God, but let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to."
What he is saying is that you cannot accept Jesus as a great moral teacher if he said he was the Son of God and actually wasn't. Either he is the Son of God, or he is a liar, and therefore not a great moral teacher.
As far as our immorality, or "unglodliness" as you called it, is concerned, I would have to ask you, do you think it's right that Muhammad believed in spreading Islam through warfare? Jesus spread Christianity through service to others. As far as our God of the Bible being "ungodly" goes, I can only imagine that you're talking about the happenings in the Old Testament. Here is my answer to that: God created life. Life belongs to Him. He can do as He pleases with it, including taking it if He wishes. Did He want to do that? Of course not. That was not his original plan for humanity. He ordered genocide on the people that were destroying each other and killing His chosen people. What kind of god would he be had he let them live and do as they pleased, which was killing unmercifully? Also note that those who pleaded for mercy and repented were spared.
I do not believe that we, as humans, can fully comprehend the idea of morality. This is why we have so many people who die at the hand of another, or why there is war and torture. We have limited thinking. If you could fit God into your own understanding, He wouldn't be much of a God.
Also note that the Qur'an was written by one man, whose wife convinced him that he'd had a vision from Allah. There was no historical evidence supporting that, nor of his miracles. In fact, I learned in my college history class that the stories of his miracles were not even taught until centuries after his death. The earliest writings on the New Testament accounts of the miracles performed by Jesus were in that same century, which makes that more credible.
It is also important to understand that Jesus was not a Muslim, he was a Jew. I don't know where you got that idea from. In fact, Christianity was not meant to be a religion in itself. It was meant to be a completion of Judaism. Moses, also talked about in Islam, was also a Jew. This all is supported by historical evidence.
I would also like to point out one last thing if this has not convinced you that the Bible is the truth of God. There are approximately 2,500 prophecies written in the Bible. About 2,000 of those have already been fulfilled with 100% accuracy, and the remaining 500 are in regards to the End Times. In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet told the Jews that they should repent of their sins or they would undergo a divine punishment, in which they would be dispersed and held captive for a total of 430 years. They did not repent, and then they were overtaken by the Babylonians. After the 70 years they were under the Babylonian control, they had 360 years left of Divine punishment. In secular history, no major even was recorded, but if you look in the Bible (in the book of Leviticus), God sent them another prophet and said to repent or they would have their suffering increased 7 times over. 2,520 Biblical years (360 days each). It was fulfilled 100%. That alone should make you question the way people brust off the Bible, since it's impossible for that to happen unless God had a direct hand in it.
Ultimately, you have the freedom to choose how you will, but please do not try to turn others away from the Christian faith by telling them that the Bible is not credible and Jesus was not who he said he was, because that simply is not true. I have found that people are only ignorant of the facts of the Bible and its credibility because they choose to be.
Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 2/16/2010 1:16:23 PM
I STRONGLY condemn both Zionist extremists and Islamo-fascists. Under no conditions should Israel allow terrorists to rob Jews of a homeland. The vast majority of Palestinians do not want a two state solution.
My parents are Holocaust survivors and Jews need a homeland.
I also feel deeply troubled by the horrible conditions in the occupied territories. Every Zionist should recognize that the occupied territories are incubators for future terrorists.
Women's Rights in Islam (Article) - 12/18/2009 8:18:15 AM
Great article.
Even though the West wants to demonise Islam's treatment of Women, they need to look at the women's shelter for the abused women in USA.
May Allah guide the ignorants who think Islam teaches cutting throat and pray to a moon god.
May Allah Bless you.
What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 11/12/2009 9:07:03 PM
You said the bible didn't exist in Yahshua's time. How do you know this? Because the Quran told you? In the New Testament, there are many references to the Old Testament. In Yahshua's (not Isa) time most Jews read the Torah (the 5 books of Moses) in the Synagogues on the Sabbath day.
A letter to Denmark and Norway (Article) - 7/18/2009 10:20:07 AM
Oh, poor stupid, ignorant me!I'm a Jew, and until your people can let my people live in peace, then I ask what kind of "messenger of God" do you follow that allows killing of innocent people? So far as I'm concerned, if you don't like the way a country treats you and your kind, don't let the door slap you on the ass on your way out.
Mark
What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 5/8/2009 7:23:14 AM
Until “Saint” Irenaeus (c.125-c.202), Bishop of Lyon, destroyed the Gnostics, the religion taught by the followers of Christ’s teaching could be surmised as: “God, the Father, is in heaven, and heaven is within you and without you.” It is amazing what became of this teaching since.
Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/17/2009 3:05:23 PM
Israel is defending itself. Hamas has forced Israel to do so by launching rockets into their Israeli territory. As far as you arabs are concerned, Genesis 12:3 applies. When the true living God releases his wrath on you for cursing Israel don't whine that you were not warned. All that waits for you is a pit of fire not 72 virgins like you think.
Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 10:06:05 PM
Yes I agree, it is a dirty shame - a shame that Israel is, indeed, forced to defend itself. All your talk doesn't change that facts, Israel IS defending itself. God bless Israel and keep her safe.
Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 2:25:33 PM
To everything there is a season-now is the time for the World to acknowledge Jerusalem as the true capital of Israel. Then the world may go to the Temple mount and worship freely toward the God Of Israel.
Is Israel defending itself??? (Article) - 1/14/2009 1:46:48 PM
Yes! Absolutely! Isreal is defending itself!
When you arabs decide to live in peace, Isreal will no longer have to defend itself!
What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 12/18/2008 11:22:00 AM
I believe that Jesus is the son of God, begotten of the virgin Mary and that is not a lie otherwise 11 SANE people would not die for a lie. Saul is also a great reason why I believe in the ressurection of Christ. Jesus Christ is The son of God and I love and beleive in HIM with all my heart, my soul and my mind. God Bless You
Importance of Choosing the Right Leadership (Article) - 8/5/2008 3:47:30 AM
Edwin, thanks for appreciating my good side:) As for the rest I'll keep you in mind when I vsit my shrink.
Importance of Choosing the Right Leadership (Article) - 8/2/2008 12:47:38 AM
Many Somali's who could leave did. (A freind of mine married a Somali) Why did they leave? The USA, UK, France, Italy and other nations granted asylum and sanctuary to those intelligent enough to realize the mortal danger imposed by Sharia law which flies in the face of all that is right and good.
You're a good writer, but I question your humanity, spirituality, and moreover your sanity.
Importance of Choosing the Right Leadership (Article) - 7/29/2008 3:06:57 PM
We are in election year her in usa too and I don't know who the right leader is for us either. I guess that God has already chosen whom he wants in power. I don't even know if I will vote this year, I am so disgusted with the lies each put out and how they have been acting. We need an honest, good leader which we seem to not be getting. Honesty is not for the president it seems over here.
How Grateful Are You? (Article) - 7/25/2008 8:20:17 AM
Beautifully written. This is something that we all should keep in mind, every day of our healthy lives.
If I were Condeleeza Rice (Article) - 6/1/2008 7:07:13 AM
If I were Condi Rice, I'd get mine and the heck with everyone else. What other black woman is going to get a chance to do what she is doing ever again? I don't think she believes a word Bush is saying, she's just trying to make her mark on history. We all "kiss up" to our bosses because we have to. She's no exception.
What do Muslims think of the Bible? (Article) - 3/12/2008 8:11:45 AM
Safi:
After reading your article I have a few questions. I hope that you don't mind that I am frank in my questions.
1. Using your same logic that the Bible is so full of errors, how can you be sure what Jesus preached given that the Qur'an was written 500 years after Jesus?
2. Why is Jesus so prominent in the Qur'an, more so than any other prophet, when he lived 500 years before Muhammad?
3. Why is there a whole chapter on the mother of the prophet Jesus in the Qur'an?
4. If the New Testament's words can't be trusted because they were written 'third hand', why isn't the Old Testament even more suspect since it was written down after about a thousand years of oral tradition?
5. What is the Qur'an penalty for Christian blasphemy (triune God) and idolatry (pictures of Jesus)?
6. Was Jesus the only prophet with a miraculous birth? If so, why?
7. How is it that Jesus was a Muslim when he lived 500 years before Muhammad?
6. Who hung on the cross instead of Jesus?
7. Since Jesus spoke many times of his crucifixtion, doesn't that make him at an accessory to murder of whoever was on the cross instead of him? Where is the 'real' Jesus buried?
8. Why is Jesus coming at the 'end' and not Muhammed?
9. So the Qur'an says that the Jews and Christians are the 'people of the book', but that the 'book' is flawed?
10. Why did Muhammad lead armies while Jesus did not?
Awaiting your reply.
May God Bless you and lead you to Christ.
Joel Keene
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Not Islam (Poetry) - 7/1/2017 10:48:23 PM
The sad truth is no matter what religion if a religious book promotes war and killing of innocent people we all in society have a problem. Thank God that all Islam does not follow their Holy Book by the letter in the western countries. Well at least not yet. It is still interesting that Islam can go after folks who were born Muslim who decide not to be Muslim anymore. This is not a religion that can be easily adapted in Western culture. The penalties are too harsh for homosexuals and other so called free spirited persons. So true Islamic culture clashes with the Democratic system. And will continue to escslate as long as they impose their beliefs on others. Amen
Not Islam (Poetry) - 12/13/2015 4:56:53 AM
A beautiful and poinient write, very well penned, I feel so sorry for the peaceloving kindhearted, humanitarian folowers of Islam, that are tared with the same brush as the cut-throats and murderers who claim to be religeous followers of the faith but are in fact nothing more than sadistic murderers looking for an excuse to kill.
Not Islam (Poetry) - 11/20/2015 4:46:48 AM
So sad the things done in the name of God by those who don't know him. Well penned.
Not Islam (Poetry) - 11/20/2015 2:57:12 AM
Tragic is the power of CIA and information warfare! CIA spent 2 billions to create ISIL/ISIS/IS - everything about it is anti-Peace (Islaam). Then the U.S. Congress recently approved 50 billions to sort out the problem their CIA created. War is indeed a racket! (see www.VeteransForPeace.org) Governments killed over 100 millions in the 20th century and over 4 millions in this century after Blair lied. State terrorism is a curse employed by the power elite to justify their continued existence. Such power politics has nothing to do with religion.
Not Islam (Poetry) - 11/17/2015 7:00:46 AM
They are ruthless murderers disguising their hatred in claims of Islam's superiority. Casting a shadow over all others. Religion is a curse that hangs over humankind and creates perpetual struggle. Once one throws off religion and acts with ethical conduct and not raving robotics, proper behavior is much easier to find.
Ron
Not Islam (Poetry) - 11/17/2015 1:56:37 AM
Very thought provoking. So many false prophets nowadays selling everything from toothpaste to SUVs, claiming you'll gain salvation so long as you buy. Buyer beware in both spiritual and material realms.
A Tear For Palestine (Poetry) - 10/17/2015 11:53:57 PM
My good friend, J. Quantaman, did you say peacefully??? My suggestion to you and to all our blind Zionist followers, come to Palestine and see for yourself the kind of peace that exists there. Your eyes will be your greatest witnesses...
Mr. Bolton, the only answer to Zionism and state Terror is to make them taste a little bit of their victims' pain. Then only will they understand how the other half lives.
A Tear For Palestine (Poetry) - 10/17/2015 6:29:03 PM
It's sad that folks on either side of the divide can't make amends. Both sides share similar values, worship the same supreme being. In the distant past they've often fought side by side. This hysteria on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean has gone on for more than 60 years. I refuse to shed tears for combatants that too stupid to swallow their pride and get on with living peacefully.
A Tear For Palestine (Poetry) - 10/17/2015 10:50:02 AM
It does seem that the home of the Palestine people grows smaller each day and more oppressed as time passes. Liberation will only come when the shackles of religion and state supremacy are thrown off in favor of all humanity.
Ron
A Tear For Palestine (Poetry) - 10/17/2015 10:27:15 AM
You can turn that around and give Israel a few tears also . . .
Freedom (Poetry) - 6/24/2015 5:21:19 AM
Like your poem suggests, freedom is described many ways. Unbridled freedom can lead to pain and suffering. And, bridled freedom can lead to pain and suffering. The difficulty is knowing what kinds of freedom are good and what kinds of freedom are bad. It makes all the difference.
Ron
Freedom (Poetry) - 6/24/2015 3:05:43 AM
"Freedom is a field" - I like that image. Higgs boson is also a field. Some call it the "God particle"
Nowadays (Poetry) - 6/21/2015 3:13:16 PM
This is powerfully meaningful, apt and timely. I wish I had answers, Safi. I just pray of goodness, love, peace, and healing to begin to permeate this universe, this planet, and each individual. Thank you. Love and peace and best wishes,
Regis
O Soul! (Poetry) - 6/15/2015 9:21:39 AM
Leave the map of God and you will be free to be your own person instead of some public to a myth.
Ron
Muhammad the Beloved of God (Poetry) - 6/8/2015 5:20:08 AM
I can't see how slave and master can have fellowship. For to be a slave means to be denied fellowship of one's choice. Devotion to an entity, a man, or man god is tantamount to cultism. To be devoted and religious means to be subservient to a cult.
Ron
Why shouldn't I cling to You (Poetry) - 6/5/2015 6:41:36 AM
Cling to any god is a sign of need that can't be fulfilled except by evoking something unknown and external. I much prefer taking responsibility for my life and actions and not placing them with some mythical being whose instructions I follow blindly. The only instructions I read are those written by men of purpose. It's easy to winnow the good purpose from the bad without relying on a single source for enlightenment.
Ron
Why shouldn't I cling to You (Poetry) - 6/5/2015 5:02:34 AM
Mr Quantaman, I know what you mean...there is no need for pause here. Thanks.
Why shouldn't I cling to You (Poetry) - 6/5/2015 4:49:41 AM
This poem has powerful imagery, especially the two lines:
"When the skeletons, in their baldness
Like angry crows blacken the horizon."
But I don't see why you added a comma after skeletons? It seems out of place.
The City (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 9:57:37 AM
Down through the years, the city becomes many things… Many different things to the people who inhabit it. Cool verses.
Ron
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 7:20:30 AM
Salutations and benisons of health and wisdom to Poet Safi Abdi.
Your courageous heart and clear vision are admired and respected. Much gratitude to You for bringing light to the realms of indifference and omissions.
"Compassion for the Blossom" flows on river of blood hoping to reach the ocean of peace. It delivers a message that can become a flag of the people.
On the day that "The Holy Lords" of Canterbury and of the Vatican decide to honor what they preach, the industrialists of wars, social unrest; and main terrorist cartel of the planet will no longer DBA as "The Five Permanent Members" of The United Nations Security Council. UN Security Council.
My rights to express this opinion is duly protected by, and prescribed by the Human Rights Convention.
Viva the Poet!
In reverent appreciation,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Nowadays (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 6:42:35 AM
Greetings to Poet Safi Abdi.
A poem that speaks itself out with a message of wisdom... "Nowadays" strikes the bells of justice, and its sounds calls the wise to act.
An edifying reading is offered through the stanzas of "Nowadays".
Viva the Poet!
In reverent appreciation,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Son (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 6:24:28 AM
A poetic self-reflective passage... "Son" paints with hues of wisdom, and sings with sublime voice.
May Mother-Poet, — the Author of "us, Poems" — keep feeding the humanity of Your mind to nourish the eternity of Your Soul.
In reverent appreciation,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
The City (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 5:59:45 AM
Hail Poet!
Healthy long life through a blissful creative living!
I have enjoyed the reading of an edifying poem that strikes the dynamo of knowledge, stimulates ontological thoughts and historical facts... "The City" glows on constellation Awareness.
May Mother Poet keep You company in the major art's forest; and may the hummingbirds of wonders guard Your poetic garden.
In reverent appreciation,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Nowadays (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 5:56:20 AM
Simple words, profound images. Gets me thinking.
Nowadays (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 5:02:16 AM
Mr Bolton,
Thanks for the review,
To answer your question, am not waiting for an answer as I've already figured out the answer. I guess you'd need to do the same on your own.
Your bio picture raises many questions.
Nowadays (Poetry) - 6/4/2015 4:46:00 AM
"O, truthful one / Whose Islam is it?"
That then is the question, is it not?.
Because You are My Mother (Poetry) - 6/3/2015 1:08:55 PM
Glad you had that kind of mother . . . Mine was a bit different . . .
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/16/2008 1:16:24 PM
This is a masterpiece, sister safi! peace is inevitable, i pray for peace and feel the pain of my people. PEACE is the answer!. enough of war, am sick of it!
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/14/2008 2:11:35 PM
PEACE is inevitable. If we believe it, Safi...PEACE is inevitable.
PEACE is inevitable. Hang it on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. PEACE...
PEACE is inevitable. -- A great and challenging poem.
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/14/2008 1:52:55 PM
Took my 88 year old neighbor Goldie to grocers today and she said we have not seen all the trials yet we must go through. It says in bible many more are to come before the end. I know she is write. May God come soon though, I am ready anytime.
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/14/2008 12:53:12 PM
Much wisdom to be found in this hard hitting thought provoker; we must all learn tolerance, or else we will never know peace. Very well penned; brava, Safi!
(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers!
As always, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/14/2008 12:32:40 PM
Powerfully, sadly penned - particularly,
" ... You are the son of an offended mother
You are the husband of an unhappy wife
You are the father of a furious child
At every step, there's a sign, 'No, to peace' on your door
With every death, there's a child-turned-monster released on the soil
With every bomb, a bad deed is written in the sinner's book ....
This ink is the offspring of a nation, oppressed. ...
Write it: PEACE is inevitable. PEACE is inevitable. ..."
O, that mankind would learn the lesson you pen here - war, hatred is not the solution. Well done, Safi, may we all find the peace we seek -
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/14/2008 12:26:32 PM
This is a powerful, beautiful poem - its foundation seems to lie in the truth that we cannot be "anti-war", "anti-hatred", but must refocus our perspective to be "Pro-Peace", "Pro-Love." For we ultimately attract unto our world that which we most focus upon and the Universe doesn't hear the prefix "anti." Thus, we shall write "PEACE is inevitable" on every pathway...
Compassion for the Blossom (Poetry) - 6/14/2008 12:22:43 PM
This is a great poem.I enjoy it very much
Edwin
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 3/2/2008 8:29:41 AM
Born in Mogadishu but raised in the UK. I have no memories of the place but i wish i had. What a wonderful place!
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/28/2007 7:56:31 PM
enjoyed this poetic sojourn ...
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/27/2007 11:46:24 AM
wonderful share descriptive thanks for the travel
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/26/2007 9:33:35 AM
Safi, This reminds me home. I can feel and smell Mogadisho through your poem, even though I don't remember that much from it.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Much Love
Sis Fartun!
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/25/2007 9:38:11 AM
Nice work on placing us within this view of a city surely a nice city to be within...
nice work...
enjoyed, Art Sun...
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/24/2007 11:35:22 AM
What beautifully wistful memories, Safi. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/23/2007 7:15:59 PM
Warm memories of Mogadishu past, paint this beautiful poem and for just a moment releive the heartache of the way she is today. The deepest sadness is with the children who have no memories of the beauty that once graced her.
Take care,
Sherry
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/23/2007 5:31:02 AM
Super girl, Xaraf was a well known restaurant in Xamar. Mahadsanid walaal. Please come back.
Andre, long time no see, thanks.
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/22/2007 9:19:19 PM
Xaraf is not in Mogadishu. It is 1200 hundred kilometers away near Berbera. So what is it you are reminiscing?
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/22/2007 4:52:00 PM
Nostalgic reminiscence reviving peaceful "Mogadishu Times". Outstanding inspiring story-poem.
I salute You, Poet.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Mogadishu Times (Poetry) - 12/22/2007 3:38:42 PM
lovely memories.
please email safi, i've had a computer crash and lost your addy, m
History of the Key (Palestine) (Poetry) - 5/27/2006 1:13:15 AM
Yes, I agree with Regis, the symbols here are very powerful. Would be great to read more about Amina and the Key. Excellent piece, Safi.
God bless,
Sandie.
We may learn from the Past (Poetry) - 5/10/2006 2:09:35 PM
This is most thought-inciting and gives pause for reflection, Safi. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,
Regis
We may learn from the Past (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 11:43:52 AM
A wonderful write with a great message. "Hopes should therefore be lit by the white thread in our horizon" is wonderful advice (being a uncurable optimistic, we know)
Birgit and Roger
We may learn from the Past (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 9:20:37 AM
Drink the dews of happiness in the conclusion of your work.
One can learn from the past only if one's memories are kept activated in the present.
The penultimate stanza reads:
*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=
"Moments lived in the past
should serve us in so far as the manure is loaded
enough to yield food for thought."
*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=**=*=*= <
I couldn't read it as part of the main subject dealt in the poem, for "FOOD" is a primary nourishment. "MANURE" is a fertilizer from animal excrement.
"We may learn from the Past" put me to use my critical tools, and stimulated my imagination.
I salute You, Poet.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
We may learn from the Past (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 7:38:40 AM
My dear, you are so deep - like the water you potrait so beautifully - what a joy to hear from you -may you be blessed by the past - the presece and the future. catus flower
We may learn from the Past (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 5:32:49 AM
Safi~
Excellent write; very well penned! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
We may learn from the Past (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 4:20:58 AM
A thought-provoking piece! Well-done!
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
History of the Key (Palestine) (Poetry) - 9/6/2004 10:30:33 PM
Very powerful write. Keep writing about Amina. I think the key will guide us to where the stolen treasure of history was buried. Thanks Safi for this wonderful poem.
History of the Key (Palestine) (Poetry) - 9/5/2004 1:09:00 PM
That's for this insight on history.
Quite a story.
A pleasure to read.
Everything okay with you? Will email you .
Love
Amira
History of the Key (Palestine) (Poetry) - 9/4/2004 12:30:11 PM
Powerfully symbolic poetry and very meaningful in expression, Safi. Thank you for this offering. Love and peace. Regis
History of the Key (Palestine) (Poetry) - 9/4/2004 9:30:30 AM
Excellent! Well done, Safi!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(
