Poetry

Poem: I want to marry her…
Poem: I want to marry her… 1920 1200 Nadir Keval

I want to marry her so that I may enter Paradise with her.

I want to marry her so we can grow together into the best we can be as individuals and as Muslims.

I want to marry her because I believe she will be a phenomenal mother, insha Allah.

I want to marry her so I can prove to Allah and to her, every day, that I am worthy of her as my blessing.

I want to marry her so that we can be covers for one another against the trials of this world.

I may sound selfish, but what can I say,

Marrying her will cause all of my sorrows to stray.

And what do we seek in this life,

other than happiness and a relief from strife.

So, I know that she will bring my life joy,

And with every moment together, Shaitaan’s efforts against us will be destroyed.

Oh Allah, please make her my wife and I her husband,

so that we may please You and through that, please each other.

Ameen.

Poem: The World Within Me
Poem: The World Within Me 1600 1202 Nadir Keval

The world within me.

It is so distant.

It is so close.

It is surreal to the degree of leaving me speechless.

Not due to a lack of air, but because this air is beyond my norm.

 

I am not used to this.

I don’t know what to do.

So, I take a risk.

I breathe in deep,

Hoping that my exhale will not leave me dead.

 

I do it once…I’m still alive.

I do it again…I’m still alive.

I do it a third time…I’m still.

 

What is happening?

Am I finally reaching this new, grown phase of my life?

The same phase that I’ve always sought?

To be able to live in my own world, in my own mind,

So that I will not be afflicted by the ignorance and insincerity of the world…

My world.

…in which I will be in control?

 

Nonchalant, I began to build my home, my perfect home.

I drove my dream car, knowing that I’m still dreaming…but what does that matter?

I had the most incredible wife. She was perfect. (I didn’t know that even existed…even in dreams)

Everyone was kind, everyone was sincere.

Love flourished with purity, and everyone’s struggle was seen in an optimistic light.

 

But.

 

All of this lasted merely five minutes, before…

The nature of man infected my dreams as well.

And the people in the world of my mind became people.

I felt as though my eyes must have been beginning to open,

As that made it all make sense.

 

But as I checked my conscience to see if my eyes were really opening,

I learned that they weren’t.

 

This opened my eyes in a different way though.

It opened my eyes to see the truth of life.

That instead of trying to create and live in a world in my mind,

I had to learn that the nature man could never evade me,

Or I it.

But, that instead, I had to learn, in my mind’s world,

How to be the saviour of my own soul.

So that when I truly awoke into this world of pronounced misery and hidden happiness,

I could face it with optimism, hope, and a somewhat faded, yet never lost,

drive towards bringing about peace.

 

Copyright © Nadir Keval

Poem: Featherless
Poem: Featherless 1920 1200 Nadir Keval

Many years have passed,
and in that time, I have filled my heart.
Experiences of love, hate, pain, pleasure, confusion, disillusion.
And in them all, I have removed the negativity,
building knowledge, wisdom, and sincere love.
All of this has been in preparation.
Constructing a heart so strong,
that it would be willing to take a leap of faith,
a leap of love, a leap of sake.

Now, I have found reason for this leap,
and at my very core, I am left floating.
And as I float, I enjoy the feeling of freedom,
drifting amongst the clouds, the wind caressing my face,
and the pleasure of nothingness to clench my worries…
except the fear of falling,
of losing fluidity, of losing grasp on serenity.

The weight of all that I have faced,
the depth of each cut and scar,
pulls me down faster.
So today, my love, I give you my heart.
Please give it wings,
and help me take flight.

Copyright 2011 © Nadir Keval
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Poem: Our Journey
Poem: Our Journey 1280 853 Nadir Keval

I’m a traveller,
loving every moment.
Every time I turn around,
I can say because of you, that it was all worth it.
We went through times,
some great, some tough,
but where’s the crime,
in feeling that’s what built our love?

See, on this journey,
we’ve been taking,
I thought we’d lose touch.
Sandstorms of confusion,
blinding us from seeing,
that our love is worth believing.
But, hurt us they couldn’t,
when the truth sheltered us.
Though we needed to be patient,
waiting for the storms to pass,
we still came out surviving.

On most days, we’ll be smiling,
and some when we won’t be able to help crying.
But, come tears or shine,
we can only be what we’re meant to be.
Let’s keep going on making our love grow,
and hope we never reach our destination.
I never want this trip to end,
so I can show you how much I love you more and more.
I’m certain that as we continue,
we’ll take steps forward and back,
but I can guarantee that as we lay our tracks,
there’s no other I’d want to have as my companion.

Copyright © Nadir Keval

 

Poem: Beautiful Epiphany
Poem: Beautiful Epiphany 1600 1200 Nadir Keval

I love
how you seem to be
so sincere, in your every
thought, whisper, and word.
How it came to be,
still remains a mystery,
that you would consider me,
to be the one you love.
Many men could only dream,
of having the love I have seen,
in your heart and soul.
So true it may be,
that we are destined to see,
each other in this life and the next world.

Paradise, oh paradise,
becomes sweeter to me,
as I think of reaching it with you next to me.
Dark nights become bright,
as you smile…for your light begins to reach,
stages of grace that could only be given by the Holy.
Hot days become cool,
just as the winds bring our minds ease,
your very essence is my breeze.
Every moment is to be cherished,
as your presence is a delicacy,
keeping me nourished, and keeping me happy.
I love how…
well…
I love you.

Copyright © Nadir Keval

Poem: Break Free
Poem: Break Free 3872 2592 Nadir Keval
Let’s take a moment and breathe,
to try to search out and find the route of ease.
‘Cause through all the hardships,
we’ll only make it if we open our eyes and see,
that the tips of our lips will only peak,
when we break down the hateful barriers and set our souls free!
Copyright © Nadir Keval

Poem: The Deconstruction of Reality
Poem: The Deconstruction of Reality 1920 1200 Nadir Keval

Poetic Imbalance.
Serious Focus.
What happens to the creative mind…
When it’s engulfed by societal crimes?
A world full of judges,
with a rare occurrence to find a righteous one.

Whatever happened to living without the counting?
Why not enjoy the beauty of quality over quantity?
Stop looking for the fountain of everything,
and learn to love your simplicity, even if it leaves you with nothing.

Differences are what make the world beautiful,
Find yourself unique, and you will find sublimity.
Similarities often bring us together,
But tear us apart when they’re made to be the basis of our future.

You are your own, and I am as well.
When we don’t enjoy these factors,
We leave each other bruises to eternally swell.
But we can bring a cease to existence,
of these wretched scenes.
We need to find embrace and acceptance,
and need to become happiness-fiends.

Only then will things change. Only then will hope arise.
Now go clean the dirt off your heart.
And don’t forget to wipe the crap off your eyes.

Copyright © Nadir Keval

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Poem: Refreshing
Poem: Refreshing 853 1280 Nadir Keval

This is a poem for,

All the people out there,

That have felt for a soul,

Only to be left not knowing where to go.

Life made it hard to believe,

That you could ever aspire,

To be any more than what was told,

To you by others as your purpose and role.

I’m here to tell you,

You are pure like the morning dew,

Beautiful like the sun the moment before it rises,

Enchanting like the fresh scent of the skies.

No one can tell you that you aren’t these things,

For the world doesn’t know you like I do.

Every moment brings out a change.

Try to live out life holding onto the reigns.

If you ever fall, just climb back up,

And know that I’ll be there if you ever feel like giving up.

The world may seem like it’s breaking you down,

But don’t worry, just keep your soul sound.

Because…

You are wonderful, like an angel,

More elegant than a rose.

You are strong as a lion.

But with a soft soul, like a bird.

You are relief when the world is too much to bear,

You are that extra helping, when there’s nothing left to spare.

We are friends, we are companions,

Two dreamers, untold.

Our stories remain silent,

Until we choose to let go.

Let your spirit shine brightly,

Let the world hear your song.

Let your heartbeat be your rhythm,

As you move on, breaking ground.

You are everything to believe in,

A miracle in yourself.

For you were solely created,

As the one to live out your path.

Be swift like the ocean,

Stand tall like the trees.

Know that you are a fountain,

Of greatness to be achieved.

You are awesome in your essence,

More precious than a snowflake.

You are a special token,

To giving my life a stronger seed.

I may be speaking selfish,

But you’ve helped me become me.

 
Copyright (c) Nadir Keval

Poem: Coming To Be
Poem: Coming To Be 1024 768 Nadir Keval

How many times have I called you,
When you were away?
Trying to find new ways
Everyday
To make you see
How much you mean to me?

Once a year, the world celebrates valentines day,
But I want to celebrate you everyday.
I’ll make sure your every day will be
Like an unforgettable dream.
One that you wouldn’t want to believe
In fear of being too good to be true,
For how can anyone love anyone as much as I love you?

We’ve met a few times before,
In dreams and prayers,
But never in person.
It remains a disappointment to me
That our chemistry hasn’t yet seen that breeze,
That’s meant to spark our evident lover’s decree.

I believe that you and me
Are meant to defy gravity
Soaring through the skies we come to see,
That there’s a special cloud 9 made just for you and me.

Now I know all this sounds metaphorical,
But what if I told it’s how I felt?
That moment that I lay eyes on you,
I pinched myself, doubting that my dream may have come true.

See, long ago, I had a vision,
A fantasy of what you’d be like.
With no need for any type of addition,
To your image, to your heart, to your person.

I can still recall,
The beginning of my heart’s fall.
You walked by,
No notice or sign,
That you’d be that one for me.
You were so elegant,
No makeup, simple clothing.
But you seemed the most precious,
When I saw your smile.
I knew then that I was smitten,
This was the girl.
The one I’d spend my life with.
The one I’d cherish every moment with.
All that remained, was finding out how we’d come to be each other’s blessings…

Copyright © Nadir Keval
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