The bareness of trees Howling winds Winter sun, inviting the contrast of bitter cold, but shining warmth The pitter patter of raindrops Or a collective gush… when you’re caught in the rain The droplets of water, adorning each branch like precious, … More Winter is…
He remembered his grandmother’s warning about praying on time: “My son, you shouldn’t leave prayer to this late time”. His grandmother’s age was 70 but whenever she heard the Adhan, she got up like an arrow and performed Salah. He, however, could never win over his ego to get up and pray. Whatever he … More A Very Powerful Story
Rise, Rise. The dawning of a new day. Suburbs lay quiet, resting under the blanket of morning clouds, only the tree tops and buildings remain visible. Morning flights, begin slowly. Birds alone, birds in flocks. People in flocks, gathered in the single, man-made vehicle of flight. Doves coo, while the geese, University residents they are, … More Rise
Reading recent posts by Muhammad and Zahira, it reminded me of something I’ve wanted to write about for a while: piracy. These days, pirated entertainment – music especially – is widely available, and many seem to have no problem with downloading the songs, tv series and even movies that are ‘available’ on the Internet. It … More Pirates of the new world
Congratulations to Manchester United, who were, once again, crowned English Premier League champions this weekend. Its been a lean few years, with Arsenal, and more notably Chelsea, breaking United’s dominance – but I’m sure all the United fans will be well pleased that we finally took back the title this season. They put their foot … More And the winner is…
I don’t know what the weather has been like in your part of the country (and world), but here in Cape Town, the Winter chill set in last Thursday. A day when, it seems to me, that switch was flicked – and it officially became time to start dressing warmly every day, no matter … More Chill
This one’s for all of us who are waiting. I hope you take something good from it. “Reliance” They tell you to be patient. They say your time will come: what is meant to be will be; And all that lies between now and then is a trial of Faith, a lesson in patience, a … More For the single people out there
Twice in the last week, I’ve had to reduce things I’ve written at work to make it as compact as possible, having to cater to readers who apparently ‘switch off’ if what they have to read is more than a few paragraphs. Although I understand the importance of conciseness in certain kinds of communications, sometimes … More Notes from a frustrated writer
Breakfast in the ‘Bosch, out on my makeshift porch – electric failure, none but a small bother to me. Yesterday’s breakdown, now part of History. But its all over, and why cling? A new day brings a fresh start: a chance to think through a positive window. There are pictures I want to blow … More “Floating”
slip-sliding away..... 