It’s that time of the Year – Once again.- By Noor Rahim Onset of the Festive Season. The flowers are all but gone and the trees have shed all their leaves. How one misses the various types of Birds, Bees and Butterflies that foraged for food in the previous days. Only the few bushy-tailed squirrels that scamper hither and thither on the grounds; picking up the nuts and every morsel of food they can gather for their hibernation; are currently visible. The daylight hours keep getting shorter by the day; and along comes the drop in temperature too. The ardent connoisseur of a “White Christmas” will no doubt await the snows; that they pray will complete their Christmas. To offset this change of weather and its’ temporary change of environmental setbacks comes that “Spiritual Change” in atmosphere. You feel the onset of the Festive Season in its immediate wake; although ...
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“As the Days Fade Away…..” – By Noor Rahim As the days fade away; one can only look around for what lies ahead and speculate – be it good or bad. Whatever it be one must keep in mind the age old saying of “Man Proposes; and God Disposes”. Presently the “sitting outside” on the verandah and watching the “World go around” is all but gone and restricted as such; confining one to being indoors within the walls of the home. However, we of the extreme North have to contend with the God given four seasons and savour the good and the bad as we humanly can – for each season has its characteristics and metamorphoses; and it is for us to contend with, enjoy and make best of it all. Easier said – but does everyone agree? For it is said that “One Man’s Meat is another Man’s poison”. ...
Dec 1, 2023
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A Man-Created Warming of Mother Earth. – By Noor Rahim The devastating ecological changes that humans encounter today Are just the result of the humans’ avaricious and ambitious weighs Always throwing caution to the wind and putting it off for another day Comfort foremost being the mindset without thought to what may lay In his/her greed for material gains there’s nothing withheld in the foray The whole World appears to follow this disastrous concept, so to say In boosting the National Wealth do they indulge and encourage The exploitation of Mother Natures’ assets to fulfil the National usage It was in “Nature Studies” we were taught The results of the ravages on the ecology of the land Would bring to the humans untold distraught Summing it: “Man will destroy Nature & Nature will destroy Man” Does one really think for a moment the felling of these mighty ...
Nov 10, 2023
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FAITH MOVES MOUNTAINS – By Noor Rahim A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even.. The total had to be exactly perfect… No chance here for mistakes.. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall’s Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass ...
ECOLOGICAL DEVASTATION – By Noor Rahim Buzz! Buzz!! Buff!!! Went the chainsaw Chop! Chop!! Chop!!! Went the axe-man Gasp! Gasp!!Gasp!!! Went the citizens Watching the killing of Mother Nature, in anger & sorrow A mighty oak tree is what they saw Felled by a machine and lumber-jack Crash! Crash!! Crash!!! Came the mighty shock All and sundry did watch the dastardly show The question was under whose authority or law Blah! Blah!! Blah!!! Went the Authority Don’t worry, we will re-plant aplenty With small saplings and any other seed we can sow What idiocracy do the authorities bestow By their senile permission to fell the mighty Oak That stood sentinel for many years, for mankind’s sake One can only ask oneself how long will it take to restore Dream! Dream!! Dream!!! And just take a bow For you will not be around when this happens But ...
Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim My Dad is my tutor and mentor Be it helping me on the computer Or in my math and grammar Regardless of day or time he’ll help me without a murmur He 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 remember Dad that I’m your greatest admirer And shall remain ever-loving now & forever “Happy ...
Sep 4, 2023
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ANGER – The Bane of our Lives. – By Noor Rahim As human beings everyone experiences that day When anger and emotions carry you away Be it displeasure or feeling of hate, sorrow or love But self control is a virtue that one must nurture to survive Anger has always been the bane of our lives, that confronts us in someway A display that will shock the onlookers and drive them away The gain from such display would result in such distaste A display that would embarrass you in the aftermath, is a guarantee The intimidating & short lived roar of the waves on the sea beach would drive one away But the retreating wave is one so calm and smooth that fears allay And in its retreat wipe out the foot print that you left in your haste So dear Reader it is Natures’ lesson on anger that you ...
A Man-Created Warming of Mother Earth. – By Noor R. Rahim The devastating ecological changes that humans encounter today Are just the result of the humans’ avaricious and ambitious weighs Always throwing caution to the wind and putting it off for another day Comfort foremost being the mindset without thought to what may lay In his/her greed for material gains there’s nothing withheld in the foray The whole World appears to follow this disastrous concept, so to say In boosting the National Wealth do they indulge and encourage The exploitation of Mother Natures’ assets to fulfil the National usage It was in “Nature Studies” we were taught The results of the ravages on the ecology of the land Would bring to the humans untold distraught Summing it: “Man will destroy Nature & Nature will destroy Man” Does one really think for a moment the felling of these ...
Sep 2, 2023
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Words of Sympathy.- By Noor Rahim In Memoriam Dear Dr. Harold, Words of Sympathy can never replace a loss The loss of a loved one, who’s loved so much Words of Sympathy can only console one’s sorrow, as such At a time that one needs strength & courage to overcome the loss One can only find solace In the word of the Good Lord He’s our Creator and to Him do we belong Time is the healer, but happy memories are the final solace Noor Rahim June 30, 2023 ...
Jul 1, 2023
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“THE AGE OF INNOCENCE & THENCE-FORTH”. – By Noor Rahim As is my routine, in retired life; I sit relaxed on the porch and watch the clouds roll by. For want of something better to do, my mind as usual, wanders into the “reminiscing mode”. Reversing right back into the past; and thence-forth back again into the “comparison mode”, to that of the present day experiences. I feel lucky and very fortunate indeed that I was born 8 and a half decades ago; when the “Age of Innocence” was a fact and ruled the roost. In comparison I find and lament, that this is hardly so in the present days. I now wonder in amazement if the “Age of Innocence” is almost fictional or just one of those periods that has phased away with time. The only exception I believe is in the “eyes of the Law” where it is ...
Jun 20, 2023
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