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Ekphrasis of a Vase of Carnations

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onDecember 24, 2012December 31, 2015

Vase of Carnations, oils on canvas by A. Chida You carnations in foster care Sit splendid in a dwelling where Your newfound sibling baby breaths…

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In Loss – Part 2

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onDecember 20, 2012December 31, 2015

You took away my wealth and home, My car, my work, my every gain, You said you care about me, but I doubt you even…

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In Loss – Part 1

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onDecember 19, 2012December 31, 2015

You took away my m-and-m’s, My snickers, and my candy cane, You said you care about me, but I doubt you even feel my pain.…

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Waking Up

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onNovember 30, 2012December 31, 2015

I wrote this piece to motivate my children to rise before dawn. They helped me with the first two stanzas. An angel whispers something sweet,…

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Still In My Way

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onNovember 21, 2012December 31, 2015

The less of you that stands between Your Lord and what you pray, The more expanse of fertile green; For every word you say Shall…

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Zulfiqar

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onNovember 6, 2012December 31, 2015

The Prophet kept an even eye On Amr, son of Abdi Wud Who shouted out with every cry, A word insulting, harsh and rude. For…

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Elegy To Our Mother

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onOctober 27, 2012December 31, 2015

On the passing of my dear mother-in-law: Ayesha Fayroze Zamani Begum (1948 – 2012) Allahumma Aghfir lahaa Ammi, I always wished for you To be…

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Sitting On The Banks Of Reflection

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onOctober 19, 2012December 31, 2015

Your smile, my child, I love your smile, It takes me to a sunny place, And if you hold it for a while, I’ll feel…

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Save Your Soul

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onOctober 5, 2012December 31, 2015

Love him that you too may be loved, Miss him, and you’ll be missed; Just long to kiss his hand that might Your longing face…

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Prairie Flowers

by Khalid MukhtarPosted onSeptember 15, 2012December 31, 2015

When sunshine falls upon a spread Of yellow prairie flowers, It fills me with that silent peace That graces morning hours. The sunshine and the flowers, each,…

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