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Haunting Fruits and Innocent Wish

"Haunting Fruits and Innocent Wish" 


Once I wish to be in a Souk
In search of some grapes and Fruits 

On the way, I saw a poor woman with her kid
She bought him a couple of dates and fruits

On having made his wish good
Satiated he was , and in a happy mood

Peeping through the shopping bag, kinda shocked I was
Full of spoiled and rotten fruits it was

In a fit of pain and sudden burst of intense emotion
In my eyes, an outpouring of tears and emotion ,there was

Chasing her up , I walked fast behind her
Owing to the rush, from the scene I missed her

But the memory still haunts me to this day
Feeling of regret, I cannot get out of my head

(Muhammad Imtiaz[Jan-2017]: Based on a true encounter with a poor but self -esteemed Lady, who did not beg for fulfilling an innocent kid's wish )

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David Smith Date: 10/8/2021 3:07:00 AM You are not alone here. I too have had one of those moments. I think as long as we an effort as God decides if it was our task or reserved for another. Hope you are around to get this. I now have a two and a half year old grandson. Hope you have some more wonderful themes to share with us in this life. David in NZ Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 6/30/2023 10:09:00 PM Thanks David, Yes it is true. God Bless your grandson , yeah InShaAllah, i will try to post something new in the near future. Thanks again

Suzanne Delaney Date: 3/29/2018 6:49:00 AM Had you caught up to her-she may have been too proud to accept your charity. It opened your eyes to the good in you -to do good deeds, that’s the important lesson. Poetry hugs, SuZ Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/29/2018 7:38:00 AM Thanks suzanne , you are absolutely right , that scene is still haunting for me. it is saved in my eyes for ever.

Janice Canerdy Date: 3/12/2018 8:46:00 AM You've painted a very touching scene! Janice Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/12/2018 8:56:00 AM I like your "Our Prayer" Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/12/2018 8:54:00 AM Thanks you Janice...it have another version of it with the helpf of my friend Richard Lamoureux .i owes him for it. Thanks you for visiting my page

Faraz Ajmal Date: 3/8/2018 8:02:00 AM Oh it s a really emotional and heartfelt write, you have written it really beautifully, the world is full of poor peoples and unlike us they just thank God on whatever they get, anytype of food they eat, may God give everyone enough that they could buy the basic things that are necessary for spending life Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/9/2018 6:11:00 PM Thanks Fraz for making sincere comments....well said the basic things provision should be ensured

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/6/2018 7:19:00 AM Thanks for writing thisemotive piece and allowing me to share in the experience from a different cultural perspective. Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/6/2018 7:24:00 AM Thanks u so much Richard for your beautiful endeavour

Debbie Duncan Date: 3/4/2018 3:21:00 AM Nice write about a memory. I have given people money & clothes but God says don't boast about your good deeds. I see you read my Alcohol. Maybe you might like my Addiction poem :) Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/4/2018 5:53:00 AM Thanks i agree with you.... regarding God saying "don't boast of your good deeds. Prophet Muhammad says , spend in the way of God with right hand in such a way that your left hand do not know of it....so i completely agree with you . if you boast your goods deeds are not counted in the eyes of God. Thanks and take very good care of you....

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/3/2018 4:54:00 PM So sad to know that there is such poverty in the world. I'm glad that you wanted to replace that fruit, but the opportunity has passed. However, it was taken note of by God. The intention is important. Blessings. Login to Reply Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/3/2018 11:56:00 PM Thanks Eileen for your sympathized feelings.......