Her wish

Swept off her feet with a power so high, enough to set the whole world right.
Carried away with the emotions she feels, so raw and vulnerable.
Fighting to feel the ground again yet failing miserably. Fighting to better herself.
Fighting for steadfastness in her thoughts and actions.
It's impossible she whispered.
Unbeknown to her knowledge the Lord said كن and it was.
He bestowed her with patience, enough to make her fully appreciate her struggles.
Her wish was granted yet she felt enstranged.
This is not what she meant.
This is not what she wanted.
Then she realised, it's not about what she wants, it's about what she needs and the Almighty knows it all.

- Aanisha Imthiyas

Sitting on the prayer mat while the world around her slept 

Alone and unseen, she pleaded and wept 

Will there be any end to this helplessness she felt? 

A heavy weight on her shoulders she bore 

How in the world was she going to deal with things... she just didn't know 

She prayed for it all to come to an end, she begged and cried 

Curling her knees up to her chest as if to ward off her monsters

She was terrified. 

But in midst of the chaos in her mind a single word was uttered from the Heavens above

'Be' was all that was said and it was enough 

As the light of dawn peaked through the gaps in the windows 

Her chest felt light.. how strange, she wondered, that suddenly I feel at ease

Yet just a minute ago I was begging for peace?   

Her eyes once more brimmed with tears 

This time out of gratitude to the One who Hears 

She smiled knowing He was always near. Whenever she needed Him, He was always right here. 

She stood, feeling refreshed and strengthened, all her worries faded away as the skies woke 

She raised her hands and praised her Lord.

- Umairah Imthiyas

Picture credit : Aanisha Imthiyas

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