Posts Tagged ‘Poetry’

  • 02 Jan

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    This always inspired me…

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    Before the movie came out I didn’t know Mandela used it to inspire him when he was at Robben Island. For years now this has been one of the poems I’ve used when I was down and needed to get up and get going. And I still think it worth posting up on various forums again and again.

    Invictus

    Out of the night that covers me,
    Black as the pit from pole to pole,
    I thank whatever gods may be
    For my unconquerable soul.

    In the fell clutch of circumstance
    I have not winced nor cried aloud.
    Under the bludgeonings of chance
    My head is bloody, but unbowed.

    Beyond this place of wrath and tears
    Looms but the Horror of the shade,
    And yet the menace of the years
    Finds and shall find me unafraid.

    It matters not how strait the gate,
    How charged with punishments the scroll,
    I am the master of my fate:
    I am the captain of my soul.

  • 30 Dec

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    Muhammad


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    Words

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    I hope these words spring worlds
    For those who read them.

    Break chains and change lanes
    Amongst the current ideas which plague them.

    I want to change systems
    Overturn systems
    Question the assumptions.

    Break bread with uncertainty
    And always strive for the epitome.

    The poster of my life will show a huge boot
    Stamping on the face of negativity, forever.
    The imprint would show a path to a different future.

    I’ll be standing with the strange,
    Who were estranged for embracing change…
    And now travel on new lanes, without chains
    To different worlds
    Sprung from words.

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  • 29 Aug

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    Duality of Humanity Exhibition

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    Obey has this cool new exhibition in the spirit of Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket i.e. the peace sign with “Born to Kill” next to it.

    The title of the show is the picture above called “Duality of Humanity” of a kid soldier with a flower in his hat.

    Very interesting imagery and something I love… Artistic criticism and commentary, all in one. The website looks pretty cool too :)
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  • 06 Aug

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    What was your favourite Limmerick as a kid?

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    I can still remember English Class… getting an entire lesson in the poetry section devoted to Limmericks. I also remember my favourite becuaause it was so ingenious…

    There was an old man from Nantucket,
    Who kept all his cash in a bucket.
    He had a daughter named Nan,
    but she ran away with a man.
    And as for the bucket, Nantucket.

    I loved that one and remember repeating it to everyone I met after that… as most kids do, some things never change :)

    So what was your favourite Limmerick? or Haiku even… pick your poetic structure, just tell me. I love language and ingenuity.

    And here’s a modern one you might not get, but its pretty cool.


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  • 18 Jun

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    Muhammad


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    Real Hip-Hop: Immortal Technique’s “The 3rd World”

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    Immortal Technique just released his new album and it’s available for Pre-order from CDUniverse.com.

    This CD’s was supposed to have been released like in June 2007 under the title “The Middle Passage” I guess he title has since changed. I’ve been waiting for this one for ages, Immortal techniques lyrics are the most hard-core I’ve ever heard and he does it with passion and style. Definitely a wake up call to the blinged-out , instant self-gratification generation which commercial hip-hop culture has spawned. This is REAL Hip-Hop.

    He has since also released 3 mp3′s to give you a taste.. and here they are…
    1) “The 3rd World”
    2) “The Payback”
    3) “Reverse Pimpology”

    Enjoy!
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  • 29 Sep

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    Muhammad


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    God’s Plan

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    I though this was too beautiful not to put up.

    Some things are beyond planning.
    And life doesn’t always turn out as planned.
    You don’t plan for a broken heart.
    You don’t plan for an autistic child.
    You don’t plan for spinsterhood.
    You don’t plan for a lump in your breast.
    You plan to be young forever.
    You plan to climb the corporate ladder.
    You plan to be rich and powerful.
    You plan to be acclaimed and successful.
    You plan to conquer the universe.
    You plan to fall in love – and be loved forever.

    You don’t plan to be sad.
    You don’t plan to be hurt.
    You don’t plan to be broke.
    You don’t plan to be betrayed.
    You don’t plan to be alone in this world.
    You plan to be happy.
    You don’t plan to be shattered.

    Sometimes if you work hard enough, you can get what you want.
    But MOST times, what you want and what you get are two different things.

    We, mortals, plan. But so does Allah in the heavens.
    Sometimes, it is difficult to understand Allah’s plans especially when
    His plans are not in consonance with ours.

    Often, when He sends us crisis, we turn to Him in anger. True, we cannot
    choose what Allah wishes us to carry, but we can carry it with courage
    knowing that He will never abandon us nor send something we cannot cope
    with.

    Sometimes, Allah breaks our spirit to save our soul.
    Sometimes, He breaks our heart to make us whole.
    Sometimes, He allows pain so we can be stronger.
    Sometimes, Allah sends us failure so we can be humble.
    Sometimes, He allows illness so we can take better care of ourselves.
    And sometimes, Allah takes everything away from us so we can learn the
    value of everything He gave us.

    Make plans, but understand that we live by Allah’s grace.

    Peace,

    M.

  • 19 Apr

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    Buy This Album.

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  • 16 Nov

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    I don’t know why…

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    Crying.The truth lies behind those who hide
    She asked the questions, but they all lied.
    “Girls who swallow can’t stomach their pride.”
    She wanted to escape and yes… she tried
    But all she could manage was to sit… and cry.

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