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431 · Oct 2018
My Life's Book
Salmabanu Hatim Oct 2018
My life's book you can read,
The pages, about the life I lead.
Every chapter,more and more interesting,
Amusing and spellbinding.
Many pages are dog eared,
Narrating unbelievable  adventures and many anecdotes  which are weird.
But,one page has a book mark set,
From whence, God's presence  I felt.
I had been begging him to change my circumstances,
When in fact, HE was changing me using the same instances.
After I found out the trick of what HE was trying to teach me,
I overcame all the hurdles as huge as the waves in the sea.
Life became plain sailing,
With few strifes and little ailing.
431 · Jul 2018
Prayer
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2018
Dear God,
Help me to be humble,
To serve You,
And humanity.
430 · Jun 2023
Don't Be
Salmabanu Hatim Jun 2023
An open book,
Reserve some side of yourself,
To yourself.
21/6/2023
428 · May 2018
Your Blanket
Salmabanu Hatim May 2018
Love,let me be your warm woollen blanket,
Waiting patiently on your bed,
For night to unfold,
And so would you me.
Ready for bed,you would reach out for me,
Touch me,
Lift me,
Hug me,
With ease wrap me around your self,
Snuggle underneath me,
Clutch me tight,
In case I don't slid away.
It would be you and I,
Your soft breaths and my warmth,
Will lullaby us to sleep every night.
428 · Apr 2018
My Feelings Do Not Matter.
Salmabanu Hatim Apr 2018
My Feelings are pieces of paper,
crumpled,
With two feet trampled.
No one listens,
Nor see how my eyes glisten,
The tears remain in my soul,
Yet, with a smile I stand tall.
No one is aware of me,
What I perceive they never see.
My true feelings I am always hiding,
Cause my very own, only want to hear good tidings.
They are not interested in how I fare,
To tell the truth if I dare,
They think I want pity,
Leaving me alone and empty.
Everyone thinks I seek attention,
But all I want is connection,
A little understanding,
That is heart to heart,
A big hug for a start.
Wish your children would understand your feelings and desires.All you need is some time to talk share a meal.
427 · May 2018
Ways Of Life
Salmabanu Hatim May 2018
You are very sick,
The clock ticks,
No hope, the doctor says,
Friends and family pray,
Night and day.
A miracle happens,
You take a U turn,
You get better
And better
God heals.
The doctor sends the bill,
He gets paid.
425 · Sep 2024
I Think
Salmabanu Hatim Sep 2024
Only love is not enough for a lasting relationship,
You need to let out a pinch of anger,
A bagful of care,
With a cup of sorrow and a drum of happiness,
Sprinkles of tiffs,
And most important is tons of trust and communication.
20/9/2024
425 · Dec 2017
Haiku
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2017
One frosty day, the
beggar begged from home,online,
Help! Send migrant home.
The clever beggar earned more than  he would  have in a year.
425 · Nov 2022
I Miss You
Salmabanu Hatim Nov 2022
You and I,
Were meant to be forever,
You left.
Now my mind misses our memories ,
My heart aches for you,
And my soul cries for you,
Every cell of my body yearns for you.
I have to let go,
Allah needed you more,
You have gone to a better place,
Free from all your pains and anguish,
You will always stay in my heart.
29/11/2022
425 · May 2019
Life's Like That
Salmabanu Hatim May 2019
When I was born,
I cried a lot,
I was ALIVE!
I wanted to stay with the Angels,
But, you laughed and cried tears of joy,
You wanted me so much,
When I died,
I cried only one tear of joy,
I was GONE! No more,
I was going back to my creator,
But you cried tears of sorrow,
I would be missed dearly.
2/5/2019.
424 · Nov 2018
You
Salmabanu Hatim Nov 2018
You
You gotta be kidding,
You wanna know my secret,
You wanna know the love of my life,
Look at the first word of every sentence.
424 · Aug 2018
Rose
Salmabanu Hatim Aug 2018
If you want to be
         A ROSE,
Learn to live with the
          THORNS.
423 · Jul 2018
A Feast
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2018
A warm summer night,
The moon winked at its reflection on the still lake,
A lively  crowd,
The music blared,
A barbeque party,
The smell of delicious grilled chicken made my stomach rumble,
Hurriedly I grabbed some with chips, yanked open a coca tin,
And sat down on the grass with friends.
I had worn shorts,
That was a grave mistake.
The mosquitoes were excited,
A pair of young fresh legs,
What a grand banquet,
They headed straight for my legs and arms,
"Ouch!" I cried after several stings.
"Delicious," they hummed aiming at my legs again and again.
"Hey" I don't give out  free blood samples" I hissed.
I swiped my palms on my legs.
Several lay dead.
I had killed their parents.
The mean mosquitoes took revenge,
They landed on my face,legs and arms and stung fast and furious.
I yanked a tube of insecticide repellent cream and spread on my open body parts.
"Now have your feast and die!"
That was the worst summer barbeque party.I left early.
423 · May 2018
Her life
Salmabanu Hatim May 2018
Mum was in ICU,
Everyday I prayed for her long life,
I visited all the  holi places,
Praying,praying for her life,
She died!
I was angry with God,
I couldn't come to  terms with life,
I raged and ranted.
Then I came to know,
I had asked for her long life,
I WAS HER LIFE.
423 · Jul 2019
Rainbow
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2019
You're the Rainbow of my life,
Always there for me,
On my bright sunny days,
And when it drizzles with tears.
15/7/2019
422 · Jul 2022
Not The Mirror
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2022
But your attitude and way of speaking reflect the human you.
18/7/2022
422 · Jan 2019
2019
Salmabanu Hatim Jan 2019
I wish you have
lots of ***,
not get caught,
food you enjoy,
win a lottery,
fulfill your dreams,
no resolutions.
Happy New Year.
421 · Nov 2021
As
Salmabanu Hatim Nov 2021
As
Food is to stomach,
Fasting is to soul.
2611/2021
421 · Nov 2018
Topple
Salmabanu Hatim Nov 2018
Today I want to topple my cabinet of:
Anger,
Greed,
Jealousy,
Selfishness, and
Pride.
And replace them with
Sincerity,
Patience,
Humility,
Selflessness, and
Generosity.
To prove good governance and maintain peace and satisfaction.
421 · Dec 2023
If you understand
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2023
What are responsibilities,
Get married,
Love is just a bait,
Many strings are attached.
Otherwise get a puppy,
It will be happy to see you,
Lick your face,
Even if you have left him alone all day
2/12/2023.
420 · Oct 2018
Cheers
Salmabanu Hatim Oct 2018
At the end of his speech,
Everybody woke clapped and cheered,
I,the most.
Not because his speech was awesome,
But, we had stretched the limit of boredom.
420 · May 2019
Favourite
Salmabanu Hatim May 2019
My favourite day is which I spend with you,
My favourite story is "OURS",
My favourite night is in bed with you in my arms,
My favourite  morning is when you wake me with a kiss and a cup of hot coffee,
And my worst nightmare is you leaving me
13/5/2019
419 · Nov 2022
They Say
Salmabanu Hatim Nov 2022
I really want to come and see you,
It's just I don't have time,
I am so busy,
Time flies,
One day I will come.
Yes, do come please,
But by then,
I may be offline.
8/11/2022
418 · Apr 2019
Not A Cage
Salmabanu Hatim Apr 2019
To  beg you to stay ,
Would be a mistake anyway.
My love is not a cage,
Where your love changes into rage,
My love is a gift,
To uplift,
Your free, wild heart,
To paradise free from any hurts.
27/4/2019
417 · Feb 2023
Miracle
Salmabanu Hatim Feb 2023
When your enemy comes
To help you in your dire need.
6/2/2023
417 · Dec 2018
Good night
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2018
The farm girl sat on the window sill,
Overlooking the hill,
Looked at the sunset, a tangerine glow,
Beautiful,she wanted to draw,
But, mummy said,"Time to sleep."
"Bleat,bleat, bleated the sheep,
In the stable the horses neighed
Grandpa sighed,
The cows in the barn mooed,
The oxen lowed,
Little one,time to go to bed,
Sweet dreams for you lie ahead,
Goodbye most beloved, good night,
Sleep tight,
And on the farm all was quiet.
417 · Nov 2019
Soulmate(8W)
Salmabanu Hatim Nov 2019
He had the key to unlock my heart.
17/11/2019
416 · Jul 2019
Marry Me
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2019
When your soul said YES to my soul,
I never want to look at someone else.
416 · Mar 2019
Cheating (haiku)
Salmabanu Hatim Mar 2019
cosily in bed
mum finds her reading a book
lover under bed
416 · Dec 2022
Our Love
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2022
Was perfect,
Glorious,
Two hearts beating as one,
Two souls as one.
Then it ended,
So soon,
A small misunderstanding.
12/12/2022
415 · Apr 2018
Innocent Or Fool
Salmabanu Hatim Apr 2018
I was innocent,
Or was I a fool.
He smiled,
Courted me lovingly,
I gave him my love.
He cuddled and cooed,
I gave myself to him.
He cried crocodile tears,
Pretended he was in deep trouble,
He pleaded with me to help him.
I gave him my money,
I signed guarantees on his behalf.
I was a fool,
He took all,
He drives my car,
He lives in my house,
He runs my business.
I live with the homeless.
415 · Jan 2021
Offline
Salmabanu Hatim Jan 2021
She went offline after sending him emoji of several kisses,
He did not sleep the whole night thinking constantly of her luscious lips on his.
10/1/2021
414 · May 2019
Wanderlust
Salmabanu Hatim May 2019
In my dream I felt a strong desire to explore the world,
In reality, I prefer my bed.
27/5/2019
414 · Jul 2023
Don't act ignorant
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2023
Why I left,
Your heart knows.
24/7/2023
414 · Mar 2022
Last Resort
Salmabanu Hatim Mar 2022
When a husband has nothing else to say,
He starts kissing.
11/3/2022
412 · Aug 2019
Loved
Salmabanu Hatim Aug 2019
My life may be in black and white,
But,I want to be loved in colour.
2/8/2019
411 · Mar 2020
Happy Birthday
Salmabanu Hatim Mar 2020
For my birthday he gifted me:
Several packets of salt to gargle my throat,
Rolls of tissue paper,
Vitamin C  tablets
Sanitizers,
Masks and dettol sprays.
I love you tons and tons,
Be safe for me.
16/3/2020
410 · May 2018
TRUE FRIENDS
Salmabanu Hatim May 2018
Deep,sturdy roots that never let you fall,
A bouquet of exquisite  flowers that bring fragrance  in your life,
A chest of treasure that money cannot  buy,
A strong safe that guards your secrets through thick and thin,
An ATM card in dire need,
A support column for your body, mind and soul,
A life saver when misfortune befalls on you.
The most desirable thing about them is that they gift you your defects in order to reform you.
410 · Dec 2022
Haiku
Salmabanu Hatim Dec 2022
he learned about me
over a cup of coffee
except I loved him.
20/12/2022
408 · Mar 2018
Wordly Attachements
Salmabanu Hatim Mar 2018
You were born with having nothing,
You will go with having nothing.
Nothing is yours,
Nothing was yours,
Nothing will be yours.
You are here only in TRANSIT.
What you get is what HE wants to give.HE writes your destiny.HE gives you opportunities.The rest is on your Karma and your beliefs.
408 · Jun 2018
Teaching
Salmabanu Hatim Jun 2018
Teaching over the years,
Has brought joy and tears.
Some students learn and score,
Some study harder and get more,
Such children can go far,
They are like a shining star.
Some need special  attention to get by,
With extra help they try,
The rest do not care,
Their parents least bothered how they fare.
Most times teaching is a difficult task,
Not a luxury in the sun to bask.
Foremost you are an educator,
In between you become a father or  mother,
Perhaps a counsellor,
Your shoulders always there to cry on,
A mobile in case they need to phone,
Patience and long talks  with hugs to relieve fears,
A handkerchief to wipe tears.
Teachings is lots of marking papers and paper work,
Most you cannot shirk.
It too is abundant  with happiness,
To see your students faces
When they achieve top positions,
All set for new careers to different destinations,
When they visit with gifts,
Your joy gets double lifts,
To hear them say,
"Had it not been for you I would have been nothing,
Today I am something."
407 · Oct 2018
Cut That Crap
Salmabanu Hatim Oct 2018
Do not complain,
Stop being vain.
You gave me love as a start,
I gave you my heart.
You gave me a *****,
I gave you a baby.
You gave me a car,
I became your kids' chauffeur.
You bought me  gems and beautiful clothes,
I became your hostess,
To entertain your business associates.
You earned and brought in money, instead
I became your maid,
I shopped,
I cooked,
I laundered,
I ironed,
I cleaned,
I tutored.
I made our house into a home,
But at the end of the day, home you come,
Strut and storm,
"All day what were you doing?"
Just because dinner is a bit late,
Or the food  is not up to your taste.
I too,had a tough day,
So cut your crap and stop your bray.
Just because a woman is a housewife does not mean she is idle at home.Running a home smoothly is not an easy task.
406 · May 2023
Be Strong
Salmabanu Hatim May 2023
Train your mind to control your emotions ,
Be a master not a loser.
19/5/2023.
405 · Jan 2019
Broken
Salmabanu Hatim Jan 2019
I was there when he broke your heart,
Like a savage,tore it into tiny parts,
A bit here, a bit there,
Scattered into shards everywhere.
I saw you  bleeding with sorrow,
As if there was no tomorrow.
I am sorry I could not help you heal your wounds,
For I  had not come around,
I  too, was bleeding,
In pain writhing,
He had left me too,
In pieces I am still unable to sew.
Salmabanu Hatim Sep 2017
Moon,
Angelique,mysterious .
Enchanting,glowing,looming  
A romantic moonlight walk.
Satellite.
I  enjoy writing cinquains. I learnt they be written different ways.
404 · May 2019
Ramadhan (haiku)
Salmabanu Hatim May 2019
the most sacred month
fast pray and recite Quran,
come close to Allah.
4/5/2019
403 · May 2018
Last Tears
Salmabanu Hatim May 2018
He last called my name,
Then he could speak no more,
I have seen many deaths,
I knew he was going to die.
They hospitalised him,
To check what was wrong.
I sat by the bed praying,
He breathed fast,
In between long sighs,
His eyes were glassy,
I asked for forgiveness,
He moaned,
Nodded several times,
I began to cry,
He was with the angels,
Reliving his past.
It is coming to an end,
The beeps on the machine slow,
Tears fall from his left eye,
He gives a heavenly smile,
Looks at me lovingly,
Let go of my hand.
The machine beeps no more,
Gently I close his eyes and mouth,
Straighten his legs and hands,
He was gone peacefully.
A man of great patience and love,
He gave all and asked for nothing.
My husband was a diabetic and very sick.He was kind and loving.
403 · Jul 2023
Falling In Love
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2023
For man is true,
That is his downfall
He is conquered by the woman he loves.
15/7/2023
402 · Jul 2021
Wind
Salmabanu Hatim Jul 2021
feel the wind passing
when the trees bow down their heads
whispering secrets.
12/7/2021
402 · Jun 2021
Death
Salmabanu Hatim Jun 2021
a call from heaven
something you cannot run from
it's the bitter truth.
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