Eye contact,
Unspoken letters on the lips,
Soft smiles on faces;
Entwined hearts for eternity!

Hussein Dekmak

If you go through a raging storm,
Have your life colored with sorrow,
And taste the wine of pain;
It is all good!

If you go through a bad experience,
Have your heart broken to pieces,
And your rosy dreams shattered;
It is all good!

If you go through a venture of failure,
Suffer through a dreadful  hardship,
And struggle to make ends meet;
It is all good!

After all, “What doesn't break you makes you stronger.”
Sorrow, tears, and pain will shape
Your personality and make it shine
With beauty, love, and humanity!

Hussein Dekmak

A new dawn is born out of darkness.
Spring emerges out of winter.
Rivers spawn out of hard rocks.
A rainbow shines after a storm.
Life is born out of dark clouds.

Beauty is born out of flesh.
Smiles radiate out of adversity.
A miracle is born out of a seed.
Creativity flows from a troubled mind.
Death is a bridge to eternal life.

Peace arises after war.
Hope unfolds out of despair.
Love emanates after hate.
An idle instrument can create music.
Scattered letters can give birth to melodious poems.

Hussein Dekmak

There is a healthcare professional with compassion glowing on her face, and a patient with an ecstatic laughter of dreams,
Looking through the window for hope, and finding the embrace of Mother Nature through the sun's shy smile, and dancing snowflakes!

Hussein Dekmak

It does not matter.
If you inflict a wound in my heart, I will make my wound blossom with a Thousand songs of love, and a garden of tulip flowers!

It does not matter.
If you crucify me on the cross of origin or religion,
I will turn my cross to become a shrine for freedom lovers!

It does not matter.
If you declare 'Punish Hussein Day', I will replace your day
Of punishment with feast, festivity, and celebration of life!

It does not matter,
If you insult me or call me every name in the book,
I will transform your harm to a prayer and regard
You as my equal in humanity!


Hussein Dekmak

You can't break my spirit!
I have the patience of Job in the face of calamities.
I have the heart of Jesus, in turning hate into love.
I have the strength of Moses, in parting the sea of ignorance, to reach the shores of hope.
I have the determination of Imam Hussein, in fighting oppression.
I have the courage of Mahatma Gandhi, in standing against injustice.  
I have the immortal dream of Martin Luther King in achieving equality!

You can't break my spirit!
I will challenge you with the smiles of innocent children.
I will confront you with my mother's prayers and sacred tears.
I will seek out the sunset, to compel the enchanting moon
And the twinkling stars to rise up, so I can sing the eternal song of life With them.

As a new dawn approaches, I am filled with a renewed promise of Turning your animosity into friendship and empathy.
You can't break me, but you can win my heart!

Hussein Dekmak

When tomorrow comes,
My dream would be
To awaken one person's thoughts,
Through inspiration, smiles, and  prayer,
And to whisper into that individual's heart,
Kindness and humility.

Hussein Dekmak

Upon looking at her, my heart embraced the smile on her face,
Listened to the murmur of prayer on her lips, and read the farewell poem Between her eyes!

Hussein Dekmak

The moon was once asked, "how do you keep evolving with so much beauty?"
He replied, "my longing for the sun makes me shimmer with light at night.
The love of the Sun makes me “Majnoun Leila”. I die each new dawn,
So my love, my Sun can rise up every morning with a renewed hope and a warm smile."

Hussein Dekmak

The bird has a secret to tell you:
Be content with what you have.
Make your life a beautiful song.
Be happy and share your happiness with others.

Hussein Dekmak

You are alive!
When you walk through a storm of hardship.
When you sail through a sea of tears, pain, and sorrow.
When you hold on tightly to your dreams and aspirations!

You are alive!
When your ears hear the cry of the suffering.
When your eyes shed tears for their pain.
When your hands reach out to heal their wounds!

You are alive!
When your thoughts are complete with love.
When you see and appreciate the beauty within every race.
When you breach the barrier of time and  your soul blooms like a flower!

You are alive!
When your deeds shine with  kindness.
When your soul greets the dawn with hope.
When you improve yourself with each step, breath, and heartbeat!

Hussein Dekmak

Water reflects the image of its surrounding,
Sky reflects the color of a blue ocean,
Clouds illuminate rays from the sun,
Mirrors reflect the beauty of the face!

Your words convey your thoughts,
Your kindness mirrors your heart,
Your actions display your character,
Your eyes reveal your inner soul!


Make every fiber of your being
Parallel the depth of the ocean,
The scent of flowers, the taste of spring,
Touch of the breeze, and the welcoming of a new dawn!

Hussein Dekmak

I searched for God in extravagant churches, temples, and mosques, but no trace of Him was found!
I searched for Him at the gatherings of the rich, but he was not present!
I searched for Him at the palaces of the greatest kings, but he was not there!

I found God in the droplets of water that quench the thirst of many.
I found Him in the trees that nurture human kind with their bountiful fruits.
I found Him in the radiance of the sun that illuminates the whole Universe.
I found Him in air particles that give life to a human being with every breath.

I found God in the murmur of my mother’s prayer.
I found Him in the holy dish which feeds a hungry stomach.
I found Him in the eyes of the homeless that convey thousands of untold stories.
I found Him in the sacred tears of innocent souls that are wailing for justice.

I found God in minds that think, breath, and act with kindness.
I found Him in the charitable hands that donate, and expect nothing in return.
I found Him in the silent heart of a suffering person that exudes patience
I found God in the tireless eyes of a scientist researching cures for diseases!

Hussein Dekmak

With your smile:
You can melt stress away,
Keep a heart attack at bay,
Make today a more productive day,
Conquer your worries, make them yesterday,
Treat each new dawn as your special holiday!

Hussein Dekmak

Be the wind of positive change!
Be the lightning that strikes fear into evil!
Be the thunder that triumphs against oppression!

Be the star that guides the lost souls home!
Be the spring breeze that refreshes suffering hearts!
Be the sacred rain that washes away tears of suffering souls!

Be the sun that shines with selfless love!
Be the bird that sings with joy to an open heart!
Be the fragrance of a flower that emanates happiness as its reward!

Be the moon that reflects light onto a darkened path!
Be the dawn that unfolds the gifts of blessings and smiles!
Be the candle that burns in honor of a kind soul mourned by a loved one!

Close your eyes,
And look through the eyes of your heart,
For they see only beauty!

Close your ears,
And listen through the ears of your heart,
For they clearly hear the echo of humanity!

Rest your tongue,
And listen to the tongue of your heart's murmur,
For it speaks only truth!

Rest your hands,
And open widely the hands of your heart,
For they are more gentle than the dew of spring morning!

Hussein Dekmak

Wash away my pain with your heavenly smile.
Touch my thoughts with a stroke of your inspiration brush!
Paint my world with your iridescent, rainbow colors of happiness!

Pour me a glass of a spiritual drink filled
With poetry, kindness, and laughter!
Grant me the joy of touching one life at a time!
Fly me away on white clouds to a place where I can lose myself!

When I ran into you,
Your face was cold, covered with a mask,
Yet your eyes were so warm and welcoming,
Sending me a thousand heartfelt greetings!

You were physically distanced from me,
Yet your heart, your love was running in my direction,
So close I could feel it!

Your hands were hidden under gloves,
Yet your soul was radiating on me with such warmth!

Hussein Dekmak

I have a story to tell you.
I had only shared it with the romantic moon and the flirting stars.
Poetry is the whisper of my love, and the echo of my joy, my sorrow and My pain.
I am a person who lives an extraordinary life, with no barriers, no chains.
I am in love with the magic of nature, in which I had
Built a  kingdom that is bordered by all of  beautiful hearts in the world!

I have a story to tell you.
I believe in no number, no name,
But, I  still want to touch every life that has a number or a name.
I believe in no color, but I do embrace all humans tinted with different Paints!

I have a story to tell you.
I am a dreamer, who dreams of creating a world full of happy people,
Drawing smiles on their faces, coloring their thoughts with hopes, and Inspirations,  
And adding a dash of giving and compassion to their hearts!
I am a person who cares about people's feelings and sense their Pain,
And dream of washing away all of their tears with the morning rain!

Hussein Dekmak

I have:
Heard your cry
Sensed your pain
Felt your wounds
Seen your scars
Cuddled your agonies
Listened to your heartache
Witnessed your tears and
Embraced your cause

Hussein Dekmak

Thank you Corona,
For the awakening call to humanity that was lost in the midst of our busy lives!

Thank you Corona,
For exposing our weakness and vulnerability as human beings, through the power of your invisibility!

Thank you Corona,
For showing us that we are all equal under rule, regardless of age, ***, race, or religion!

Thank you Corona,
For reminding us of the forgotten heroes in the field of healthcare, who are fighting in the front lines, risking their lives to save others.

Thank you Corona,
For teaching a valuable lesson, that by standing together in our fight we can defeat  you under a banner of kindness, love, and humanity!

Hussein Dekmak

Looking into her streaming tears, I saw the sun's face smiling at me, and her arms reaching to embrace me!

Hussein Dekmak

Your beautiful garment of kindness has been the talk of the twinkling Stars and the glorious moon.

Their chatter has awakened the sleepy sun, stirring up her curiosity, and Creating a fascination.

Your magnificent garment of kindness has touched  the planet's heart, and Made her bow with humility, reciting God’s sacred prayer!

Hussein Dekmak

When the sun sets, he lays to rest.
When she rises, his soul is reborn.

Hussein Dekmak

Let the echo of your humanity become an eternal song!

Hussein Dekmak

Everyday, I write a new chapter of my life with my smiles, laughter, sorrows, and tears.

Hussein Dekmak

You didn’t voice even a murmur of a word, but
Your eyes whispered enough words to me to last a thousand nights of Shahrazad’s stories!

Hussein Dekmak

I would like another chance,
A chance to bid a proper goodbye to my loved ones,
So I can bury their sweet memories; the memories that have been weighing on me
So heavily, high up between the white clouds!
I want a chance to share their stories with the blue birds;
I want to send my longing tears into the clouds.
I pray that the midnight rain will wash away this aching pain!

Hussein Dekmak

A kind little chat can:
Save someone’s life,
Plant a smile on their face,
Brighten their day,
Show them the way,
Soothe their pain,
Erase malicious ideas,
Consume their thoughts with inspiration,
Color them with aspirations,
Draw their soul toward a great purpose,
Unleash creativity,
Discover hidden treasures,
Caress their heart with kindness,
Awaken their soul to the call of humanity,
And open their senses to the whisper of love!

Hussein Dekmak

I searched through Urban dictionary, Google, and Webster
For words to describe her inner beauty, but still, I remained speechless!

I turned to the glittering stars for signs, but they remained silent.
I sailed deep into my heart looking for clues, but I was still puzzled!

I implored the Angels to feed my soul with whispers of wisdom,
to lend some heavenly scripts to help me express my feelings toward my true love.

Hussein Dekmak

"Stop, stop!!!” my two-year-old shouts,
While running after the big blue ice-cream truck.
Bare foot, cash strapped, and out of breath,
He catches him in time to get his usual:
A bag of hot fries, pop rocks, and a two-ball ***** ball!

Now, times have changed.
My two-year-old, Ali, is now a 5’ 9”, 15-year-old,
Who’s sold his soul to sports and video games.
Even the big blue ice cream truck has changed,
And is now a bright yellow color.
The ice cream man has grown older,
Yet, he still asks for Ali with the same great big smile!

Hussein Dekmak

My heart shed a thousand tears, and one flower, upon hearing the cry of an innocent soul in a moonless night.

Hussein Dekmak

What makes the sun so magnificent?
What drives the moon to appear so gorgeous?
What compels the stars to twinkle in the night sky?
What stimulates the flowers to smell so delightful?
What causes the butterflies to flutter so elegantly?
What inspires the birds to sing so joyfully?
What makes the ocean waves dance so gracefully?
What aspires Mother Nature to be so captivating?
What prepares a person to be so enchanting?
It is a whisper of love!

Hussein Dekmak

Your Kindness

Your kindness has:
The smell of popcorn
The scent of a special fragrance
The taste of pumpkin pie
The breath of fresh air
The sound of a favorite music
The beauty of an eloquent flower
The gentle touch of a spring breeze
The murmur of a mother’s prayer
The whisper of a beautiful heart
The voice of ocean waves
The song of a melodious bird
The freshness of a new dawn
The wake up call to love humanity

Hussein Dekmak

You are born with a pure heart, white like snow. Keep it clean with the eternal detergents of kindness and humanity.

Hussein Dekmak

Light up the whole world,
With your beautiful smile!

Light up the whole world,
With your creative mind!

Light up the whole world,
With your loving heart!

Light up the whole world,
With your acts of kindness!

Hussein Dekmak

It is the song within the heart:
Of the sun, that makes her forever shine,
The dawn, that encourages her to greet you with a smile,
The flower, that urges her to bloom for adoration,
Of the bird, that inspires her to warble the melody of love,
And the moon, that motivates her to continuously evolve in beauty.

Do you have your own song:
That makes you dream of grandeur,
Colors your thought with a rainbow of optimism,
Prompts you to plant the seeds of kindness,
Drives you to accomplish something remarkable,
And motivates you to serve others with a touch of humanity?

Hussein Dekmak

A rich man:
Possesses amiable greetings,
Sweet thoughts,
Kind words,
And a loving heart!

A rich man:
Has an inquisitive mind,
Charitable habits,
And noble characteristics!

A rich man:
Has a soul that has
Broken the chains of greed,  
And soars high in the sky,
Singing songs of freedom!

A rich man’s wealth is measured
By the number of hearts he has captured,
The minds and imaginations he has inspired,
And by the good deeds and traditions he has ingrained!

Hussein Dekmak

Let your acts of kindness awaken the sun to rise.

Hussein Dekmak

A soul from heaven is on a mission,
To bring smiles to broken hearts,
Restore people's shattered dreams,
And bless one life with a touch of sunshine!

A soul from heaven,
Pure and eternal,
Resides in God's heart,
So unique and special!

Hussein Dekmak

Be like the moon; ever evolving with inner beauty and creativity.

Hussein Dekmak

Not to worry,
If you happen to let the radiance of the sun penetrate your thoughts,
And have enjoyed the soft light of the moon with it's full smile.

Not to worry,
If you have heard the melody of the bird’s songs, or the ocean waves,
And have let your heart dance to the music of love and happiness.

Not to worry,
If you have inhaled the scent of fragrant flowers, and let
Your mind be awakened to the beauty of the world around you.

Not to worry,
If your life has been touched by the company of good friends, who color Your world with smiles, ideas, and a touch of love.

Not to worry,
If you believe in Divine power, who will lift you up when
You stumble, and carry you in His arms when you can’t walk.

Hussein Dekmak

If I have the choice,
I would want to be
A blue butterfly
The little bird flying
A Blooming flower
The Spring breeze
The Dew on a green leaf
A New dawn
The Flute longing for love
The Twinkling star
The Full moon
The Shinning sun

If I have the choice to be, I definitely want to be:
A person with
A loving heart
Full of kind deeds
And inspiring ideas.

Hussein Dekmak

I want to do with you what
The Sunshine does with the sleeping universe
The Moon does with the lonely night
Twinkling stars do with the night sky
Honey bees do with flowers
Dew does with the green leaf
Rain song does with the lifeless tree
Bird's melody does with the longing heart
Nature's whisper does with Hussein's soul

Hussein Dekmak

Every step you take is a stride toward your dreams.
Every heartbeat is an echo of your love.
Every breath you inhale is a sign of a new start to life.

With every visit from the dawn
There comes a new opportunity to make a difference,
To lose yourself in the vital role of service to humanity,
To embrace new smiles and ideas together.

With every rising of the moon,
You have a new occasion to
Whisper inspiration to a broken heart,
Through the gentle breeze,
And wash away your sins with your blessed tears!

Shall we celebrate life before we cross the bridge to eternity?
Or shall we go to sleep with the dead souls before our time?

Let's take off the mask of despair, and put on faces that exude happiness,
Remember to exchange good conversation, and share a humorous story.
Start every day with purpose, enjoy a cup of coffee, and let your inner soul awaken.

Hussein Dekmak

Like a prayer,
Sing the song of life,
Recite the oath of humanity,
Give yourself away to a noble cause!

Like a prayer,
Wear your smile,
Give greetings,
Speak softly and kindly!

Like a prayer,
Cuddle someone’s sorrow,
Soothe their pain, touch their soul,
Render services to the public!

Like a prayer,
Nourish your body,
Exhibit your best qualities,
Pour your heart into your job!

Like a prayer,
Fill your heart with compassion,
Make your soul a temple of love,
Nurture your thoughts with creative ideas!

Hussein Dekmak

I mourned my youth with a thousand hearts; yet I embraced my maturity with a thousand blessings!

Hussein Dekmak

He couldn’t help but love her more for her soft heart!

Hussein Dekmak

Poetry is capturing a scene, an event, or a deed with your eyes,
Processing it in your mind,
Feeling it in your heart,
Letting go, and
Expressing it with your words.

Hussein Dekmak

Sailing into her sweet smile, I wiped her two tears, embraced her longing, and watered her with one thousand unborn smiles!

Hussein Dekmak