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| When memories ring aloud... |
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| jaihoon |
| 01/02/02 at 07:49:57 |
...The late-goers hurried their pace 'coz they were worried to see the Ustad's angry face In his hand was a cane Strong enough to make their courage drain. But in this system was a gain That whatever learnt through this Remained in their heart's mine. Dear One! My memories are ringing aloud When I recall that iron rod Hit on the metal board That metallic sound was a sign Of Madrassa's end. And very soon... In the home-made cover The Mushaf was bound From classes one to seven Everyone began to sing in chorus as soon As the command was given Ten times would the Cool Breeze flow from the Children A hundred blessings would come in return from the Heaven Dear One! Such is the beauty of my Watan Seen by those that have a heart within. - Jaihoon [From sand dunes to paddy fields] Iron rod hit on the metal board: This was how the end of the madrassa was announced. This was the bell in those days of childhood. |
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| lightningatnite |
| 01/02/02 at 21:42:29 |
| salam :) Jaihoon, May Allah increase you :) I think your Watan will soon become another Mathnawi :) You have beautiful passion for life. I pray that Allah gives you the best of it and grants you happiness always. salam :) |
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| Saleema |
| 01/02/02 at 21:47:30 |
| Such is the beauty of my Watan Seen by those that have a heart within. Wow. The shahada is brimming with some talent mashallah! You, se7en, lightningatnight and bum by day, Mystic and that anon guy who wrote the poem about bismillah...all wonderful stuff. Jaihoon, your poem took me back to 4th grade in pakistan. :) [wlm] |
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| jaihoon |
| 01/02/02 at 23:11:58 |
| [quote]salam :) I think your Watan will soon become another Mathnawi :) salam :) [/quote] dear Brother, you have spoken the inner secret of my heart shhhhhh! In the world of DotHeart, not everything is to be pronounced... for there are elements that are going to get me denounced. :) As Rumi says "hush! Henceforth i will bury this topic. Speak no more!" [quote] Jaihoon, your poem took me back to 4th grade in pakistan [/quote] Such a 'time travel' is the aim of every poet, small or big. The fourth-grade situation of mine in India is what I exactly had in mind and wished to remind others who experienced it :) Jazakum Allah khair. May Allah give us all the capacity to write about 'good-old-days' and appreciate them in 'golden ways'. aaameen. |
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