By Novid Shaid, December, 2010
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Oh Lord,
I cling on to the rocks of your sacred path,
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The Drops of Purity
By Novid Shaid, 2005
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The limpid drops of purity
Seep through their hearts instilling certainty.
They rain down on the turbidity,
Which veils their hearts with all things sensory,
He Who Never Dies
Novid Shaid, 2002, Copyright
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Fervent fires are raging
During freezing nights,
Restless seas are writhing
In the stillest nights,
Ardent hearts are sighing
During silent nights,
Yearning for their cherished Friend,
He, who never dies.
The Rich and the Poor
by Novid Shaid, November, 2010
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A road sweeper whispered some words while clearing autumn leaves,
which lay below the naked elms that lined a privileged street.
The Meeting
By Novid Shaid, September, 2010
Innamaa hadhihi hayaatu mataa’ – “verily this life is full of struggles”- Young Fata to Dhun Nun Al Misri– Kitab Ul Futuwwa
Abadan tahinnu ilaykumu arwah – “forever do the spirits find rest with You” – Imam Shihaabudeen Suhwardi
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When I was a restless youth
And my heart was searching for truth
A chance meeting transformed me
And I was born again, weeping like a baby.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Novid Shaid, 2003, Copyright
Are you lonesome tonight?
Are you friendless tonight?
Is your world fractured apart?
Has your love turned and fled?
Has your loyal heart bled?
It’s not worth living, apart.
Shall I show you a friend?
Recommend you a friend?
Your woes, His love will consume
And His veil He will rend,
And His charms have no end,
His warmth will comfort your gloom.
The Homecoming of My Old Friend.
Novid Shaid, 2003, Copyright
One day, a painful memory shook my heart,
My old friend had served me since my birth,
And I had cast him out onto the street,
Denying his undying faithfulness.
Ramadan Poem
by Novid Shaid, August, 2010
When the crescent revealed its heavenly smile
The spirit of Layla suddenly brushed past me.
I stood entranced as she whispered in my ear
Give up your food and water just for me
And shed your sins, and multiply your prayers
Then I will follow you wherever you may go,
I’ll breathe a breeze of love into your heart,
Be still and remember I am your special friend.
Hard Times, Hard Truths
by Novid Shaid, 2006
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Can’t you hear me?
Can’t you see my distress?
Can’t you do anything?
Do you really even care?
When will you stop all this?
When will it end?
When you will make things right?
Can’t you see their pain?
Can’t you hear their cries?
Can’t you see they’re in despair?
It’s all a mess!
It’s all unfair!
It’s all just hypocrisy!
I need justice!
I want the truth!
I want revenge!
Are you even there?