I think I Forgot How to Cry

"I Think I Forgot How to Cry"

By Ruhudeen Ali

May 27th, 2013

I think I forgot how to cry

Water running down my cheeks' sides

I think I forgot how to cry

I remember it was revealing my tender side

I think I forgot how to cry

Involving connection to something greater

I think I forgot how to cry

Like the moment I found my savior

I think I forgot how to cry

When feeling pain and hurt

I think I forgot how to cry

When my face is in the dirt

I think I forgot how to cry

Over what I allowed in myself to die

I think I forgot how to cry

Falling short of values on high

I think I forgot how to cry

When wishes go unmet

I think I forgot how to cry

When something is wrong I can't detect

I think I forgot how to cry

When love was first put to the test

I think I forgot how to cry

And when it was laid to rest

I think I forgot how to cry

The love that could never be

I think I forgot how to cry

And how it hurts to remind me

I think I forgot how to cry

When saying your final goodbye

I think I forgot how to cry

Saying "I'm okay" knowing its a lie

I think I forgot how to cry

From feeling pain inside

I think I forgot how to cry

Accepting failure after I tried

I think I forgot how to cry

From life's precious moments

I think I forgot how to cry

When speechless with condolence

I think I forgot how to cry

When innocent people die

I think I forgot how to cry

When victims of injustice decry

I think I forgot how to cry

At the sad human condition

I think I forgot how to cry

When I forget my purpose and vision

I think I forgot how to cry

Having lost my sense of pride

I think I forgot how to cry

Searching for something special inside

I think I forgot how to cry

When reminiscing the better days

I think I forgot how to cry

When accounting before Judgment Day

I think I forgot how to cry

When convening with the Divine

I think I forgot how to cry

I'm demeaning with time

I think I forgot how to cry

When brooding over past misdeeds

I think I forgot how to cry

When I can no longer weep

I think I forgot how to cry

Water running down my cheeks' sides

I think I forgot how to cry

I wonder why? ::sigh::

RIP Ray Manzarek

Thank you for The Doors and all the years of great music!

Rest in Peace Ray

February 12th 1939 - May 20th 2013

Break on through to the other side

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"Muzzies"

"Muzzies"

by Ruhudeen Ali

May 17th, 2013

I see you and smile, with a beard on my face

you think I beguile searching me for a menacing trace

You see, we have to represent positively for our people

though in a negative light, you see us all as equals

As terrorists and fundamentalists- that's all the picture you see

its not hard to see why you're not friendly with me

but bro I don't know a single violent Muslim

I could care less about fighting the "infidel," let alone kill him

Don't get it twisted, terrorists are wicked

and I stand against them, in spite of who is depicted

on the media and TV, they got the wrong profile

probing our community, I think they should search a new locale

You see it ain't us that's starting wars

or using suicide vests nor planting bombs in cars

think of who it benefits and follow the trail

open your eyes and see the devil's lair

No Muslim with faith could ever do these crimes

cuz this is not jihad- nor sanctioned by Allah - The Sublime

some evil people are in this world with an agenda

claiming they want peace but behind the screen they're just pretenders

Allah the Most High says "Make not mischief on the Earth"

but they don't realize they're the ones spreading the hurt

to them its all about making money no matter the cost

even if it means killing other people, with their souls lost

And guess who's the number one victim?
Muslims- that's who. But how come they don't depict 'em?

"hey gotta catch that boogey man in the sleeper cell

and while we're at it might as well make some contract sales"

So before you judge our community as untrustworthy 

learn about the life of Muhammad - the praise-worthy

he taught that if a Muslim left his neighbor hungry

while he got his own fill, he was not a member of this community

Islam shows us the importance of humanity

so please distance us from this insanity

I do not need to defend my religion

cuz those with open minds will see its peaceful vision

To those who hate us, we pray for you

hoping God cleanses your hearts anew

cuz you see we're all sisters & brothers

struggling together as a single human body

with time you'll realize there is no "other."

Photek - Solaris