Lost in History

Sep 17, 2020

When we become History,
when they ink select stories into immortality,
when the air we breathe
turns the word they read,
when today’s sky falls into tomorrow’s headline,
when the sifting and picking at our present reality
leaves none but easily swallowed summary;
as each day we lay the roots of trees,
time’s axe may cut down
the less desirable saplings,
sunshine may only beam
on the leaves most beautiful.

When we become History,
what will be remembered? … More Lost in History

Corona Times launched: get the free book here

Sep 10, 2020

As previously mentioned, a colleague and I have spent the past 2 months putting together a collection of pandemic-inspired writing – which will hopefully be an important artefact of this period. This book aims to give future readers insights into how COVID affected those of us who are living through it, beyond the mere statistics … More Corona Times launched: get the free book here

Coming soon: Corona Times: Words from the Pandemic

Sep 5, 2020

A few months back, I published a call for submissions for a collection of pandemic-inspired writing I was putting together. After a lot of filtering through material, editing and refinement, and generous design work from a colleague who’s made the book look amazing, I’m pleased to announce that we’re almost ready to release, God-willing. In … More Coming soon: Corona Times: Words from the Pandemic

Surviving ‘Rona

Aug 7, 2020

For many of us, lockdown brought some great opportunities: working from home and the flexible hours that come with that; more time with loved ones; fuel and time savings; and much more.

But, months later, some of those very benefits may have turned against us…occasionally. What are your challenges? And how have you been surviving them? … More Surviving ‘Rona

Rebirth: a Hajj experience

Jul 28, 2020

I was a latecomer to Islam. No – I didn’t convert into the religion. I was born a Muslim, but for most of my life growing up, I wasn’t really one – not the way I should have been, at least. I lacked the proper understanding, knowledge, and, most of all, commitment to the religion. As a result, much of my life was spent without real attachment to Islam – confined to merely ritualistic acts of worship I was expected to do, and not much interest beyond that. … More Rebirth: a Hajj experience

What if…?

Jul 21, 2020

What if you wake up tomorrow and COVID is gone? Not via a cure. Nor a vaccine. Nor any human effort at all. Like a sci-fi movie, where the head villain is defeated, and all his minions…all the forces of evil…suddenly disintegrate. Are you prepared? … More What if…?