bonda

in His name.

she said,
"may Allah give you:
a rainbow for every storm,
a smile for every fear,
a promise for every care,
a blessing in each trial, and
an answer to each prayer."

and from the deepest part of my heart,
i said,
"amin amin ya Rab al-amin. ya Rabbi, bless her for all the tears she cried, 
the voice she didn't have to raise,
the smiles she smile to rid of her husband and children's fears. 
and for the sleepless nights waiting to count all 5 of her life in bed."