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(Poem 1)

Bewildered by who I am

I appeal to the One above

to embed my love for Him

through His slave who would shelter my devastated heart; 

lead my soul to piety and my heart to serenity 
create harmony and eradicate trivial hostilities 
that had drained me to swim in dreaded waters 
where there’s no shore to be seen day  
or night until I’m led by a Ray of light, 
led to land where I could stand on solid ground; 
I feel my humanity restored from within 
as I reckon the Ray that enlightened my heart to God’s way

by Hayat Salha

Words In Motion 2014

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(Poem 2)

As depression takes a toll

I look for a hole

to  bury myself deep

only to hear the throbbing of my heartbeat

as i struggle to seek the light

I find myself battling a bigger fight

to find purpose and reason

promising never again to commit treason

to cherish my soul and find myself a role

to serve the Lord and get on board

to seek the light do what's right

bow down to the merciful

ask him to take on what's stressful

as my heart surely mends and by my side,

my loved ones and friends who've been destined to me

by God the Almighty to help me do the math

and seek His path never will Satan win

as I find peace and happiness again

and see how depression is cured

with God's guidance and words

by Hayat Salha

Words In Motion 2014

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(Poem 3)

On this day, my Birthday

I yearn to say,

to my mom & dad,

who are just so sad;

"I reckon the days

you worked so hard to raise,

here I stand straight, as every year,

praising you and making it clear,

you are the reason I stand strong & independent today,

proud to admit I'm sorry if I hurt you in any way! "

I love you Mom & Dad! Thank-you!

by Hayat Salha

Words In Motion 2014