zakiyahalipoetry

while i sit in my sorrow this evening, i put the world into perspective. i take a deep dive into my life. the media and news constantly flooding my eyes and ears with so much i can’t even describe. oh but the privilege we have to even look at a “side”. the blessing we have to wake up to whatever sound we please, as others wake up to nothing short of unease. the relief we must have to “choose” what to believe. tears fall down my face with every word that i say. knowing the best thing i can do for these people is pray. as i recognize i am blessed, i am truly not okay. as a muslim, i believe NOBODY should ever be treated this way. i am praying to Allah for freedom, for peace, and for humanity.