The Might of the Pen – By Noor Rahim “The Pen is mightier than the Sword” is the saying Stifling of the Pen can cause a populace swing But the effect may only be temporary and for political gaining And when truth comes along; lead to populace awakening The cumulative effect can be far reaching “An Army marches on its’ stomach” is a Napoleonic saying It’s true for an Army as it is for the people’s well being Hence the stomach is the centre of homing And no doubt an empty stomach will create problems that’s disturbing The Pen is like the “Scale of Justice” that needs “Just” balancing We do not need the Pen to be a “Sword of Damocles” dangling Above the head of a population and threatening The Pen must in all circumstances be just and well meaning One must remember that a ...
The Aura in the Sky – By Noor Rahim One sees the aura of the season on the horizon Bringing the message of Peace and Harmony among humans For no matter what Faith you follow; its’ sure to awaken The message of peace, harmony & goodness; which is a given The smooth and harmonious carols that herald the season Lulls you to that feeling of longing and anticipation And your mind does revert to Family, Kith & Kin; and Friends As you listen and reminisce you soon forget the cold wintry winds It reminds you of the universal feeling of giving and togetherness A time of reminiscing and perpetuating good thoughts, wishes and feelings May you all receive the Good Lords good Blessings Regardless of caste, creed or religion In the furore of our merry making and celebrations Let us not forget our devout supplication To the ...
Oct 30, 2024
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Thoughts/Synopsis on the current World’s Soured Political/|Electoral System. – By Noor Rahim The very term “elections” means a formal and organized choice by vote, of a person for a political office or other position/s, as applicable; and forms the most integral part in any electoral system in ones’ society/land. The concept of “elections” has been inbred in us from the time of yore; starting within our own family-circles and extending into the Community, we live in. It started off at the village level and progressively crept into the Urban; Provincial; and Federal Level. The main aim was to create an administration for the protection and betterment of the Land; and provision of essential amenities to the inhabitants. However, has this borne fruition in these modern days is what one must ask of ones’ self. To better understand the electoral process and to dive deep into its’ reality it is wished ...
The Aftermath of a recently held Election – 2024. By Noor Rahim The dust seems to commence its’ settling down process in a Tiny Republic in the Indian Ocean. But as has always been the process the Victor does not appear to go “witch-hunting” as was the practice of the previous regimes. Tracing back to the Political ParadeCharade since Independence; the concepts were that of a “self-centred” Uncle, Nephew Regime with a policy of squandering the economic wealth of the country, in following a policy of importing “Elephants & Pins” from abroad – thus helping themselves and their cohorts in business; to flourish at the expense of the local populace. Then came a Socialist Group that was hell-bent on local production & self-sufficiency. Soon to be overthrown after successfully subduing an Insurrection in the country but more so due to the capitalists’ class prevalent in the Uncle/Nephew Party of yore ...
The Scarborough Poetry Club – 9th Anniversary. – By Noor Rahim The Club reaches its’ meaningful literary evoking ninth successful year Undoubtedly spreading its’ web of intelligentsia for years to come, no fear Being steered so aptly and smoothly without malice or prejudice by the Founders Anna & Jeevan with such finesse and panache; and with due diligence They have created a reservoir with unlimited catchment areas For the entrapment and spread of poems & prose of the membership and friends For the meaningful and thought provoking spread of the contributions Evoking the mindset of the general literary readership, that follows They say that – it’s the tiny drops of water that makes a mighty ocean For the poems you write is akin to the drop of water that conveys your notions Which the reservoir will collect and distribute to folks of concern Always remember that each drop ...
Oct 6, 2024
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Damnation – By Noor Rahim The Good Lord said – “Don’t do unto others, as you would not want others to do unto you” Isaac Newton said – “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction” Lack of faith in either or a combination of the two Will, no doubt, lead to spiritual and/or physical damnation. Noor Rahim January 2006 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Cents, Ethics & Common Sense. – By Noor Rahim Cents, Ethics & Common Sense. They say that tiny drops of water make mighty oceans They also say that it is the cents that makes the millions So remember that in the World of today there are reasons Financially, for one to make sense with their cents And ethically they do not let the cents get the better of their senses Noor Rahim October 3, 2013 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim My Dad is my tutor & mentor Be it helping me on the computer Or in my math & grammar Regardless of day or time he’ll help me without a murmur Be finds a lot of time to help me in my leisure Takes me out to the movies — which is such a pleasure And plays outside in the garden until the sun is a-goner That’s my Dad, he is such a do-gooder My Dad is also a preacher Teaching me the good in life & to be a believer In sickness he gives me succour Until I am back on my feet, feeling like a warrior Today’s a day that you would sit & wonder Am I getting younger or older? But always remember Dad that I am your greatest admirer And shall remain ever-loving now & forever ...
God’s Creation of the Marvellous Palm/Coconut Tree. – By Noor Rahim How blessed we were in the Tropical Lands; beyond our present domicile To have experienced and enjoyed Nature’s gift that we always took for granted Along the coastal region did we see; and more so, along the sea shore Wavering in the harshest wind with the rustling of the leaves; but never did it yield Often did I listen to the rustling of the leaves in the gentle breeze Only wary of the falling branches and nuts that were a hazard Perhaps a reminder of the nuts that yields the water, kernel and oil for our cuisine Not forgetting the intoxicating drink of Toddy and the Arrack brewed In life we tend to take a lot of things for granted; don’t we? There’s very much more that this marvelous tree doth yield for our good It not ...
Safety; Accidents; & You – By Noor Rahim As intellectual human beings, please pause awhile, and think back to the last time you gave thought to the simple but most important facet of life – SAFETY. Yet, we have the habit of taking things for granted – Don’t we? The word” Safety” has many meanings in the dictionary. But in the context of human beings it would simply mean “SELF SURVIVAL”. In other words it would mean the “will” of an individual to lead a “normal” and “accident free” life. Self -survival is based on pure “common sense”; and dominates our lives from the day we are born to the day we depart this materialistic world. The non-conformity or adherence to safety requirements will invariable lead to an accident be it minor or serious in nature. It is a known factor that accidents do not just occur – it is ...
May 11, 2024
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Tagged Human failure, Noor Rahim, Safety, The causes of accidents
