If you can't hear nature's song playing the music of love
Each new day, with each new dawn, new sunrise and a fresh
Moon smile,
Go back to sleep!

If you can't make your heart a Mecca for the freedom seekers,
Your spirit a temple for the suffering souls,
And your mind a spring well of innovative ideas,
Go back to sleep!

If you can't hear the cry of Amal Hussein, the iconic figure of the starving Yemeni child as she was shedding her last tear, taking her last breath, and Whispering her last prayer,
Go back to sleep!

If you can't spare a holy dish to fill empty stomachs,
If you can't offer a kind word to help soothe other’s pain,
And color their lives with the rainbow hues of hope and happiness,
Go back to sleep!

If you can't be the soul of your place, a tsunami of positive change, the Spring of humanity that will blossom
With a new future full of hope, love and inspiration,
Go back to sleep!

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

Plant a tree,
Water a flower,
Preserve nature.
Have a purpose!

Feed a bird,
Cuddle a pet,
Be humane to animals.
Have a purpose!

Save a life,
Nurture an orphan,
Stand up with the oppressed.
Have a purpose!

Count your blessings,
Recite your prayers,
Contemplate the universe.
Have a purpose!

Nurture your mind with ideas,
Fill your heart with the wine of love,
Dress your soul with the garment of kindness.
Have a purpose!

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

Her cry was the thunder, and her streaming tears were the pouring rain that breathed new life into the earth. Her catharsis signaled the start of a new spring with fresh grass, blooming flowers, and the ever lasting melody of the birds.

Hussein Dekmak

I remodeled my home,
By ridding it of old furniture made of
Dark and malice thoughts,
And redecorated with thoughts of joy and inspiration.

I decorated the empty ceilings
With a full moon and some shining stars,
I took down the drapery that once covered the windows, and watched From my living room as the new dawn embraced the sunshine.

In my garden, I built a house for the melodious birds to warble their Songs, and constructed a temple for prayer from my tears and sorrows.
I planted an olive tree in memory of innocent souls, and decorated it with Some tulips, roses, and jasmine flowers for the anthem of love!

Hussein Dekmak

If I stumble, if I fall,
While I’m walking on my journey, searching for a way through my Sorrows and misgivings,
Would you be so kind as to lift me up with tender care?
Would you help to show me the way?

If I find myself caught, running through a raging storm,
Would you shelter me from the wild wind with a sanctuary of hope?
Would you nurture me with kindness until the rain stops falling?

If I decide to sail through my dark thoughts,
To fly through the cold winter’s dim and gloomy sky,
Would you take my hand, and show me the direction to the sunrise?
Would you take me to a place where the melody of the birds fills the air;
To a place with a new dawn, new moon, new hope, and renewed promise?

Hussein Dekmak

I belong
To the roses blooming with elegance,
The birds song yearning for love,
The spring singing the song of life,
The dawn declaring a new beginning,
The moon shining on lovers’ footsteps.

I Belong
To the cry of the suffering souls,
The dish that feeds the hungry stomaches,
The sacred justice that was crucified,
The whispers of my mother’s prayer.

I Belong,
To the kind words that sooth other’s pains,
The random acts of kindness,
The hearts that are full of compassion,
The idea that plant seeds for positive change,

I Belong,
To the hope of all of humanity,
The inventor of all of the infinite beauty,
The beautiful song of all of creation,
The God of the whole universe.

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 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

In the midst of sorrow and tears,
Embrace your pain,
Craft it into a sweet wine,
Imbibe it's positive energy!

In the midst of sorrow and tears,
Make room for a smile and laughter,
Intertwine agony with a kind deed,
And color it with a rainbow of humanity!

In the midst of sorrow and tears,
Derive strength from God with a little prayer.
Plant a garden of hope in your heart, dreaming
Of a new dawn, a beautiful day, and enduring sunshine!

Hussein Dekmak

In your eyes darling, I see:
Infinite beauty
Blooming flowers
Dancing butterflies
Singing birds
Moving rivers
Spring air
The Full moon
Twinkling stars

In your eyes darling, I see:
A cozy home
Soft heart
A Rainbow of hope
An Ocean of love
Fountain of determination
A Life boat,
Safe Shores

In your eyes darling,I see:
Sweet dreams
Warm sunshine
A new dawn
Fresh day
Thousands of smiles
Happy songs and
Enchanting nature

Hussein Dekmak

In your presence, words, expressions, and languages become meaningless.
Yet, beautiful love songs are artistically composed of nature’s silent lyrics.

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

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

I want to be immortal; I want to be eternal.
After I’ve taken my last breath, I want my deeds to live on.
I want to live on through the smiles I’ve shared.
I want my legacy to live on through my words.
I want to be long remembered by my loved ones.

I want to be immortal; I want to be eternal.
I want the words of my poetry to echo throughout time.
I want them to be engraved in the stars and scattered throughout the night sky.

I want to be immortal; I want to be eternal
All of my life I strive to contemplate kind thoughts and execute my actions with kindness.
I believe that good deeds and benevolence are the bridge that will lead my soul to heaven, where I can reside eternally.
I want to be able to look down from above and witness my legacy live on with me forever.
I want to be proud of the heritage I leave behind, the lives I touch.

I want to be immortal; I want to be eternal.
When I am ready to depart, I want my body to be buried deep inside mother nature's heart, next to my beloved mom, in the middle of the mountain. My fragile body will celebrate life by nurturing the beautiful trees in the cemetery.
Then I will be able to rest in peace knowing that nature and I
are one, and I that I’ve finally become a part of creation's beauty for all eternity!

Hussein Dekmak

I will meet you out in the place,
Where the moon has touched the lips of the sun with a sweet kiss!

I will meet you out in the place,
Where the dawn has greeted the night with a shining smile!

I will meet you out in the place,
Where darkness and light have united to become one entity!

I will meet you out in the place,
Where the ocean’s waves have caressed the clouds.

I will meet you out in the place,
Where joy has embraced sorrows with open arms.

I will meet you out in the place,
Where silence has cried out, and voices are subdued!

I will meet you out in the place,
Where the raindrops have danced with the snowflakes.

I will meet you out in the place,
Where death has celebrated life by donning the garb of eternity.

I will meet you out in a place
Where our two bodies soar high, becoming one soul with a sweet song and a sacred prayer!

Hussein Dekmak

I wonder if we can have
The joy of a little bird
The purity of a rain drop

The optimism of a new dawn
The generosity of the shining sun
The freshness of a new spring

The song of an enchanting tulip
The melody of nature with muted
Syllables of hope, beauty, and love

Hussein Dekmak

Kindness is like rain to a thirsty tree. When kindness touches a heart, it breathes new life into it, and makes it bloom with love and joy.

Hussein Dekmak

Let your acts of kindness awaken the sun to rise.

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

Let me be free of:
My sorrows and pain,
My body and chains.

Let me be free of:
Your man’s rules,
And the time frame.

So I can be:
A flying blue butterfly,
A singing little bird,
Or a lyric of nature’s eternal song!

Hussein Dekmak

Let me be:
The sweet smile on your face,
The rainbow colors in your eyes,
And the tsunami of your desires.

Let me be:
The anthem of happiness on your lips,
The eternal imprints of your world,
And the flame to your candle of peace and joy.

Let me be:
The inspiring idea in your mind,
The carved letters of your soul,
And the river of love in your veins.

Hussein Dekmak

Let me be:
The makeup on your skin,
And the fragrance of your perfume.

Let me be:
The breeze that grazes your face,
And the unspoken letters on your lips.

Let me be:
Your hidden secrets,
And your full moon.

Let me be:
Your smile, your laughter, your tears,
Your wishes, and your happy dreams.

Hussein Dekmak

Let me:
Sail into your dreams
Cuddle your fantasies
Hear your silence
Utter your thoughts
Read your unspoken words
Touch your imagination
Embrace your desires.
Sing to your heart
Kiss your soul
Taste your sweetness
Touch your kindness
Feel your happiness and
Dance inside your chest

Let me be:
Your gentle breeze,
The spring of your life
The inspiration of your love and
The whisperers of your being

Hussein Dekmak

Life is like a jigsaw puzzle. It requires plan, focus, action, hard work, positive attitude, and perseverance to achieve your dreams.

Hussein Dekmak

Your life could be going smooth like a ship sailing in calm waters, yet a sudden change in your life can turn it upside down, suddenly this ship is caught in a raging storm.

Are you ready for the rough ride? With all of your planning, knowledge, and skills?
Have you prepared your survival boat to safe shores?

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

Let me be the spring of your life, and bring you a touch of:
Amazingness,
Freshness,
Magnificence,
Sweetness, and
Ever lasting happiness,
Like a beautiful flower.

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

Listening to your silence, I heard:
Songs and prayers
Tranquility and music
Tears and smiles
Laughters and cries
Despair and hope
Sorrows and joys
Loathing and longing
Passion and peace
Whispers and loud voices

Hussein Dekmak

Let your face shine with a smile behind your COVID 19 mask.
Swathe your lips with kind words.
Focus on others with the eye of your heart.
Dress yourself with a garment of contentment.
Infuse your community with the fragrance of compassion.
Saturate your heart with tenderness.
Ignite  your soul with love.
Wear a crown of humanity.
Stand tall, as a role model for rendering services to others.

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

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

She is made of sun, radiating hope, love and beauty.

Hussein Dekmak

A flower knows that she can’t delight everyone with her scent and beauty.
A bird comprehends that he can’t make everybody happy with his melodious songs.
An olive tree realizes that she can’t feed all of the people’s hunger.
A water spring recognizes that she can’t quench the thirst of all humankind.
The moon is aware that he can’t eliminate all of the universe’s darkness.

Yet, they do their share because they believe in making a difference. They strive to make it a better world, a globe full of hope, inspiration, and giving!

Hussein Dekmak

March toward the sun.
Use your love as wine to wash away other's tears.
Carry their pain behind your wings.
And free them of all of their chains!

March toward the sun.
Hold tight to your dreams and
Take your mind off your sorrows.
Leave behind no trace, no shadow!

March toward the sun.
Let the fire of the sun melt away your loneliness.
Purify your soul to transform it into gold,
So you can rise above your scars to fly!

March toward the sun.
Conquer your fears and leave behind no tears.
Make the sun shine within your charming smile!

March toward the sun.
Take a stand against oppression,
To wipe out injustice.
Let the sound of  liberty bells ring high in the sky!

March toward the sun.
You are God's secret.
You are the center of the universe.
You belong to the Sun’s orbit.
Keep moving and don't look behind!


Hussein Dekmak

It's a frigid January
With gloomy sky,
Depressing weather, and
Falling snow.
Yet, I don’t care!

I want to play,
I want to have fun,
I want to climb in the trees,
I want to be free,
I want to be present,
I want to feel alive!

Winter will not take hold of
My love for nature,
I will forever have an eagerness to
Dance to the eternal melody of life!

Hussein Dekmak

Be a green leaf that celebrates life with every new dawn, absorbing a full cup of energy with every sunrise.
Awaken humanity to the call of love!

Hussein Dekmak

As I had reached the immigration counter at the airport, the Immigration Officer began to recite his script of questions.
He began with, “What is your occupation?”
I replied “I am a proud healthcare professional who provides services to My customers with a pinch of love, a sense of morality, and a wide, whole Hearted smile”.

He then followed with, “Show me your ID".
I answered him with a soft voice, and replied respectfully,
“Sir, my identity can be found in the smiling and happy faces of all of the People around the world, it can be found in the hearts of the pure, and in The minds of the creative and kind souls.

The officer had a reserved look on his face and displayed a look of Hesitation. This made me feel that he was starting to listen to my Message.
He replied in a stern voice, “Where are you from?”
I answered with a smile,
"I come from this same beautiful earth.
I’ve grown up dreaming of reaching the moon just as you have, and when I’m truly touched, you can see the twinkling stars in my eyes.
I too have experienced the raging winds,
I’ve danced to the rhythm of the waves of the ocean, I’ve shared in singing The melody of the birds.
Sir, I am from the same sacrificing mother, I come from the same land, the Land of the free and the home of the brave".

The officer tried to contain his amusement, as he continued his recitation.
“What type of religion do you follow?”
I swiftly responded, “I follow the universal religion of kindness that believes that all people are created equal.
My religion believes in judging people based on their inner beauty, their true kindness, their generosity, and their ability to be compassionate."

With a big smile and a twinkle in his eyes, the officer responded, “Well sir, what have you packed in your luggage?”
"In this luggage, I have all of my great dreams, my endless yearning, my longing, my childhood memories, my experiences, and a whole lot of love, hope, and inspiration.
I also have some seeds that I plan to plant to develop positive change in this world."

I saw a tear roll down the officer’s cheek. Then he told me, with a voice full of emotion, “Brother, I hope you have a safe trip. Please take care of yourself, and continue on with your journey."

Hussein Dekmak

My apologies:
To the sun, for not joining her in her sacred daily prayers of selfless Giving.
To the roses in my garden, for not watering them on a hot summer day.
To the birds, for not participating in their daily celebration of life.

My apologies:
To the complete stranger, for not greeting him with a warm smile.
To the underprivileged person, for not treating him with humanity.
To a suffering soul, for not shedding a tear or a extending a helping hand.

My apologies:
To my neighbors, for not embracing their sorrows and joys.
To my friends and loved ones, for not joining with them in more laughter.
To my wife and kids, for being absent during some of their painful and Blissful occasions.

Hussein Dekmak

While I was enjoying my bicycle ride, It started drizzling and I felt happy, then it stopped.

Suddenly it started pouring rain and I felt excitement and comfort rush over me when I remembered my childhood.

The sweet memory of playing under the rain and waiting to get in trouble with my beloved mother felt like a precious gift.

Hussein Dekmak

Gazing at you this morning, your face was pale and your body appeared Fragile;
This brought tears to my heart!

Not long ago, you were full of energy, looking vibrant with life; so Beautiful!
Your smile was soft, your scent was delightful.

Without you,
Life won't be the same;
Fall will be long, winters will be cold and empty!
You are my beacon of peace, love, and inspiration!

I will miss you,
Yet, I will be waiting for you
At the corner of love and hope, to see you bloom once again with such life.
Enchanting me with the joy and beauty you bring.
The chance to admire you will be absolute bliss!

Hussein Dekmak

My home is a:
Warm smile,
Sacred tears,
Loving hearts,
Delightful books,
Innovative ideas,
Endless acts of kindness,
Sweet murmurs of prayer,
A guarantee for a daily sun rise,
And a night sky decorated with shining stars!

Hussein Dekmak

My kingdom is where extraordinary ideas dwell and kindness blossoms.
It is where laughter blooms and poetry rules.
It is where the beauty of nature, minds, and souls unite,
And together they become one, like one song, one prayer!

It is where acts of blessings glow,
Faces radiate with wholehearted smiles,
Resounding cries of souls are heard,
Beautiful hearts are welcomed,
Dreams slumber on the sun’s lap,
And minds are always thinking about the next innovative idea!

My Kingdom is my refuge and my fortress when life gets tough!
It is my happy song and my eternal dream!

After gazing at my mother’s serene face,
I asked her about the secret of prayer.
She glanced up at me, and a look of sheer joy appeared on her face as she Began to answer.

“My dear son,
Prayer is the gateway to an assured heart.
It is the bridge to reaching deep into your soul, and the key to eternal Happiness.
You see son,
Prayer is the key of balance in this unsteady life.
It is a guaranteed hope no matter how low you are.
It is about giving of yourself without being asked.
It is the promise to bless one life at a time.
It is giving thanks for your blessings.
Every prayer is a renewed pledge to touch one soul at a time.
It is for the times you're contemplating the beauty that is nature, and all of it’s creations.
It is a beacon of kindness and compassion.
It is the priceless gift of sending good thoughts and wishes to those Around you;
The ability to bring happiness to another soul.
It is a warm greeting.
It is planting a tree of hope and inspiration deep in the hearts of lost souls.
It is shedding tears of remorse in the middle of the night when the moon is hidden deep behind the clouds.
Prayer is about living, practicing, and loudly singing life’s happy song.
It is about radiating with so much hope and having it reach those Around you.
Prayer is the instrument which you play daily in this life.”

Hussein Dekmak

Nature speaks beauty and love,
She is a melody and a prayer,
A beautiful song with muted words;
God’s silent language!

Hussein Dekmak

I am drunk on nature's love
It made me give away my:
Songs to the rain
Dance to the snow flakes
Voice to the birds
Longing to the flute
Whisper to the wind
Rage to the thunder
Spirit to the spring
Cries to the winter
Ego to the mountains
Humility to the valleys
Beauty to the moon.
And dreams to the new dawn

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

Sixty-seven children have been slaughtered.
Sixty-seven dreams have been shattered.
Sixty-seven beautiful faces have now vanished.
Sixty-seven vibrant smiles have faded.
Sixty-seven beds are left empty.

Palestinian children, like all children, love to play.
Palestinian children are longing for peace.
The children of Gaza dream to be teachers, nurses, artists, engineers, and doctors.
Palestinian children want to breathe.
Palestinian children's lives matter!

(Palestinian children killed by Israel in Gaza in May, 2021)

Hussein Dekmak