poetry
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Meethas (Sweetness)
My mother had a unique meethi awaaz (sweet voice). It goes beyond the sound itself as it was a blend of her ever-smiling face, gentle tone, soft-spokenness, sincerity, politeness, loving personality and manner of speaking, regardless of the circumstance. In South Asian cultures, having a meethi awaaz is considered a high virtue and sign of Continue reading
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3 years x ♾️
Once again, the Gregorian calendar sets us on the path of a new year every January. A time that brings a renewed strength, resolve and excitement of possibilities that may lie ahead for many, but for the past two years, January brings a dread and sinking of my soul over and again. This January was Continue reading
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The Quiet Niche
My mother was very intentional and thoughtful of the words she uttered. I wonder the thought she had behind her Urdu newsletter for which this platform is named – Jharoka. I believe she chose it as a place of quiet observation. It allowed her to see the beauty in the mundane and the Divine in Continue reading
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Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem (In the name of Allah, most Beneficient, most Merciful)
Introduction Exactly one week ago today at around 4:15pm, I received the most dreaded phone call of my life and one that feels as though my life’s trajectory has been permanently shifted. On the other end of the line was my brother, breathless, to inform me that our dear mother had suffered a heart attack Continue reading
About Me
I’m an ordinary but deeply spiritual person. I try to be devoted to the many roles in life I have been blessed with. I love my tight circle of family and friends, laughing, traveling, photography, technology, pomegranates and cats.
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