Mohamad Rashidi’s Blog

Where the mountains touch the sky

Where poets DREAM, where eagles fly

A secret place above the crowds

Just beneath marshmallow clouds

Lift your eyes to a snowy peak

And see the soon- to- be we seek

Whisper DREAMS and let them rise

To the mountains old and wise

Climbers climb, it’s time to try

Where the mountains touch the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Where the ocean meets the sky

Where mermaid dance and seagulls fly

A place in DREAMS I know so well

The sea inside a single shell

Far across the living sea

A pale blue possibility

Beyond the castles made of sand

Tomorrow in a small child’s hand

Only DREAMERS need apply

Where the ocean meets the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Where the forests reach the sky

Men are equal and doves still fly

No thorns of war, a perfect rose

This is where the green grass grows

Out beyond the crystal stream

Like Dr. King I have a DREAM

Imagine such a goal in sight

For red and yellow, black and white

Whisper now, let the DREAM begin

It’s time to trust the truth within

This is where we seek and find

A gift in being colorblind

Dream on Dreamers, hopes are high

Where the forests reach the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Now, listen close, the future calls

“Build your bridges and tear down walls! ”

For time has taught and so it seems

Realities are born of DREAMS

I sat alone another day.
The world was moving all around me,
but it seemed as if my life was in a standstill.
The doctors say its ——.
Everyone thinks —— means ———–,
but it is deeper than that.
——- holds you prisoner.
You can’t leave your house.

Ding
Dong
Ding
Dong

The doorbell rings but I can’t answer.
There is too much fear inside.
You can’t answer the phone.

Ring
Ring
Ring

“Telephone for you!” my family yells. I
tell them to say that I will call back, but I won’t.
You can’t eat.

Chomp
Bite
Chew

No, not me. The ——
even controls that. All the pain rushes back up with
every little thing I eat.
You can’t go out.

Step
Step
Step

Everyone walking around me, but I can’t move, the
——- paralyzes me.
Everyone says, “Be brave. You can do it. You’ll make it out of this.”
But sometimes I wonder if I will.
I try to combat it all, but if I attempt to do anything,
it all starts over again.

Thump
Thump
Thump

My heart beats faster and faster.
I can feel it in my chest.

Beads of sweat
Racing
Falling
Running down my forehead.
All the thoughts swarm in my brain.
The fear picks up.
It is unbearable.
I’m so frightened, but I don’t know what of.
The paranoia sweeps over my body like a giant wave.
Every day I have to fight what seems to be a losing battle.
But then . . . I look outside.
I see the colors.
I see the life.
I see spirit.
I know I can do this.

Hope
Pray
Win

My soul drifts aimlessly in times of hopelessness.
It searches tirelessly for meaning and truth …
Yet finds no direction.

My heart bleeds quietly in times of loneliness.
It yearns to find warmth and happiness …
Yet it somehow eludes me.

My eyes seek out visions in times of want.
They gaze endlessly through the blackness that envelops them …
Yet they cannot see the light.

My ears listen earnestly in times of silence.
They search for familiar sounds to comfort and console …
Yet they cannot penetrate the darkness that surrounds me.

My arms reach out frantically in times of despair.
They seek strength and compassion to enfold me …
Yet they find nothing substantial to enwrap.

My mind cries out desperately in times of solitude.
It poses intense questions that demand answers …
Yet there are none to be found.
***

My hand reaches out earnestly in these times of confusion.
It dials the number of a familiar and calming voice …
And gratefully, my lifeline to sanity … remains intact.

Rain . . .

Softly falling down . . .
each drop a symphony of sound . . .
as it hits the tin roof . . .
tap . . . tap . . . tap.

It can sound just like a sad song with a slow beat . . .
the kind that makes you daydream . . .
and feel sad and sigh . . .
as you think of what might of been or could be in your life.

Or maybe it is a happy song that brings back sweet memories . . .
tender thoughts and special smiles . . .
thinking of someone who makes your heart beat faster . . .
and your laughter ring with happiness and joy.

Or maybe it is a love song . . .
with sweet and soft lyrics . . .
tender and romantic and sensual . . .
that makes you think of dancing in the rain.

Only you can decide which song . . .
is the one you are hearing . . .
which music soothes your soul . . .
and which song you want to sing along with.

Sometimes, you have to choose a song . . .
and the choosing isn’t easy.

Tomorrow smile at someone
That you’ve never seen before.
Take time to think of others that
You feel compassion for.

Tomorrow tell somebody
How they brighten up your day.
Let random acts of kindness
Put your feelings on display.

Tomorrow hug your children
Somewhat tighter than before.
Be sure to think of all the things
You can be thankful for.

Pat your dog a little longer.
Hug and kiss your husband/wife.
Thank your God for granting you
Another day of life.

Not many have ever known
and if I tell - who would believe?
There’s nothing I can call my own
not even the things I have achieved.

It’s always better that way
All that is aching inside
It’s better for it to stay -
covered up with hurt’s pride.

All in good time
I will open the gate
of this little heart of mine
in a moment of fate.

For a soul that’s been torn and
a heart controlled by other
there’s not much you can do
But to hold me in your arms -
my dearest Mother.

To me, you are so wonderful
you’re the only one who understands
you have never judged me for the things I do
you accept me for who i am.

Having you as my sister
means more to me than you’ll ever know
I wouldn’t trade you for anything
I will never let go.

We’ve learned to depend and trust each other
through every experience we go through
I’m thankful to have you as my sister
And I’m grateful just to know you.

Although you live far away
You’re still with me in my heart and mind
So whenever I am feeling down
I look at pictures of the good times.

I grow closer to you with each goodbye
Because I never want you to leave
I want you to come home
So you can always be with me.

Giving you a hug goodbye
I try to hold back my tears
Having to let go of you
Is one of my biggest fears.

But I try to fight it
Because you don’t like to see me cry
So I’m doing this just for you
And I love to see you smile.

As our friendship continues to grow.
So will my love for you
Just always remember you can talk to me
I’ll be the best friend you ever knew.

A brothers love knows no bound,
it’s alot stronger then it even sounds.

A brothers love is tuff to find,
when it’s found it’s only kind.

A brothers love for his sister is strong,
something you learn as you move along.

A brothers love means good or bad,
even at times when all he does is make you mad.

A brothers love never quits,
it always stands tall and never sits.

A brothers love catches you when you fall,
he will wipe your tears as if they were nothing at all.

A brothers love will continue to grow,
even at times when it doesn’t show.

A brothers love means being tuff,
it’s not giving up, when i say enough is enough.

A brothers love means sharing what he has to give,
even if it means something really massive.

A brothers love stays in your heart,
something that can never tear apart.

A brothers love goes along way,
especially when he plays with you on a rainy day.

A brothers love is being a friend,
when your tired and at your wits end.

A brothers love is writing a poem to show he cares,
even when what your doing gives him nightmares.

A brothers love can hurt real bad,
especially when you do things just to make him mad.

A brothers love comes from the heart,
thats where it all has to start.

A brothers love can be annoying it’s true,
but he only does it because he really loves you.

A brothers love has only one thing to say,
“I Love You Sis Each And Everyday”.

Have you ever bothered to realize
how much you mean to me?
I care so much for you inside
and miss you so deeply.

I sometimes sit for hours
Just to hear from you
And when you never come on
I’m unsure what to do

I lay awake in bed sometimes
With you stuck in my head
Sometimes I question your love for me
Or that your with someone else instead

Sometimes I walk at night
Just to gaze at a lonely star
Sometimes I fall to tears
Because you are so far

And every now and then
When I do speak to you
I always get worried
Incase you say we’re threw

And do you ever wonder
Just what I’m doing to
And do you know
Just how much I think of you

Because if tomorrow doesn’t come
And I haven’t spoke to you
How will you ever know?
Just how much I love you