For Real

** Indiana Dunes, summer 2009 **

In the name of God, most Gracious, most Forgiving.

Things are not perfect right now.

But her feelings and love for him will always be perfect.

Starting Point

last night, i went to where it all began.

stepping off the elevator, i felt my heart trembling.

books stacked high,

stress and frustration was eased by your presence,

but last night, i was alone where the books stacked high and the stress and frustration surrounded me.

The Perfect Rose

In the name of God, most Gracious, most Loving.

Between the pages of their story, love rained on her...

I took you to the valley of the roses

and they bowed to your beauty

For it was not the roses that gave you

your scent, but you the roses.

It was then that I knew of my love for you.

Your innocence and wisdom transformed each rose.

As it did me. We held hands and ran to

the top of the valley. The sun rose for

us and its light surrounded our bodies.

I put my arms around you and kissed you.

It was then that I knew you were worth the wait...

-NN

wondering mind

It's been three full days since the phone rang your name.

Wondering what it is that's keeping you away.

But mostly, wondering if you ever think about me anymore...

You were her first... be her last and only.

"You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She’s not perfect - you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don’t hurt her, don’t change her, don’t analyze and don’t expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she’s not there."

— Bob marley

kisah cinta

In the name of God, most Gracious, most Loving.

two strangers love,

differences conquered, fear overtook.

the hearts no longer beats with the wave that trembles the ocean.

her heart is closed, waiting for his to open.

open to the struggles, the love she has to offer.

the mind is stuck on why

the wind no longer blows his presence, 

it gives her chills down her body,

each time the wind blows, 

only to blow him away from her.

one stranger loves

another stranger fear to love.

...i wish you could hear my prayers, hear my heart cries your name. i wish you can hear and feel these invisible, unexpressed words.

It's almost time to raya :)

In the name of God, most Merciful, most Gracious.

ching ching ching!!!! yay!!! got a package from Malaysia today... guess what it is??!?!?!!!

my baju kurung for rayaaaaaaaaaaaa :) thank you aunty n!!

she shipped one for my mum, murshidah, and me. it took  us all by surprise. 

so excited. best nyeeeee.

now time to search for all that kuih2 raya recipe!

wasalaam.