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Victus

"Victus" By M. Taha Effendi (Didactic) Amidst the gloom of night's dark shroud, lurks Death in far corners of the shade. To vanquish my fears to God I bowed, And death shall find me... unafraid. Amidst this vale of tears and pain, my heart in life's robbed solace bled. God gave me strength to stand again, I found peace in His words I read. In pleasures and crime my life is spent, with sins the wretched soul is weighed. But God's love taught me to repent, He pursued me everytime I strayed. It matters not how dark the past, how much the evil takes its toll. Darkness thrives but never shall last, The Savior redeems the conquered soul. (Inspired by "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley)

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M. Hussain Effendi

Date: 11/5/2011 11:14:00 PM

GREAT WRITE!

Mohammad Taha Effendi
Date: 4/24/2012 1:42:00 AM

Thank you

M. Hussain Effendi

Date: 11/5/2011 11:13:00 PM

GREAT WRITE! GREAT WRITE! GREAT WRITE! Am out of words.....

Stephan McBride

Date: 10/9/2011 3:44:00 PM

indeed God saves no matter the dark past , for these are the ones who know and need His help and seek and shall find

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/23/2011 5:21:00 PM

Your brother sent me here to read your poems and I am honored to find your precious words delight my heart. You have written a beautifully deep poem of inspiration and conviction that needs to be read by everyone. So glad I found you!

Mohammad Taha Effendi
Date: 10/6/2011 4:45:00 AM

Its truly an honor for me to hear that you appreciate my poetry Elizabeth. Thank you for your kind comments. It is my pleasure to be acquainted with you.

Louzana Nubani

Date: 12/25/2010 3:06:00 AM

Amazing write !!

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 11/6/2010 8:44:00 AM

Awesomely written!

Susan Palli

Date: 10/24/2010 1:49:00 AM

Wonderful expressions of faith.

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 10/23/2010 9:28:00 PM

Amazingly beautiful Poem blended with painful truths of life, but you have very beautifully searched Peach amid the deafening noises of earthly attractions. It is really a very beautiful Poem enlightening the path, which leads towards God. Great write my friend and many thanks for your kind comments on my Poem 'Love in a Beauty Fair'. I have made a small change in the last stanza of the Song. Hope you would find it more soothing. Love and best wishes..Ravindra..Taha Effendi

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/22/2010 8:37:00 PM

Taha, This is very beautiful..I'm glad that you left a comment for me and that I found this..I needed some extra inspiration tonight. Thank you for this..God bless. Love, Audrey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/21/2010 7:54:00 AM

Inspiring wirte Taha and u covered all important phases of faith with this rare beauty .. enjoyed today .. uplifting to all who read luv..

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/21/2010 4:22:00 AM

I had a thought the other day, if you are a believer...you have hope. In times of hardship, death etc. you still have hope of seeing your loved ones again and that God is with you through the trial and just hope that things will be ok. come what may. Well you penned this so well I was hoping to inspire you.

Mohammad Taha Effendi

Date: 10/21/2010 12:53:00 AM

Thank you Yamin uncle for your words of encouragement. I'll keep sharing my poems with you.

Mohammad Taha Effendi

Date: 10/21/2010 12:52:00 AM

Thank you so much for your comments Ruben. Taha

Mohammad Taha Effendi

Date: 10/21/2010 12:51:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Umair.

Umair Ulhaque

Date: 10/20/2010 5:18:00 PM

Nice inspirations Taha, I appreciated by overall character of a Savior in this poem. Keep it up and thanks for a couple of recent comments you made about my poem and I have the same words for you my brother, I feeling pleasant to being with my country fellow. Regards, Umair

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 10/20/2010 11:03:00 AM

Dear Taha! A good inspirational poem with noble concept -depicts firm faith. God Bless You! Your poems are well worded and captivating. Thanks for your comments on my Ghazal My Cherished Goal. -Mohammad

Mohammad Taha Effendi

Date: 10/20/2010 12:23:00 AM

Thank you so much for your appreciation. Your words are a source of tremendous encouragement to me. Taha

Suresh Iyer

Date: 10/19/2010 10:25:00 PM

Inspirational Best,Suresh

Joshua Harris

Date: 10/19/2010 12:53:00 PM

Very inspirational, I loved it

Mohammad Taha Effendi

Date: 10/19/2010 12:58:00 AM

Thank you Carolyn. God does indeed lead us back to the light each time. Praise be to God. Subhanallah!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/18/2010 6:05:00 AM

Taha, "Invictus" was a tremendous source of inspiration and there is great truth in your words. God will find us, forgive us and lead us back to the light each time we err. Beautfully written. Thanks so much for your comments today. Love and blessings to you, Carolyn