Omar,

Reading your poem re-inspires me.

Jabou

In a message dated 1/9/04 8:22:22 PM Central Standard Time,
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>
>                      THE BALM
>
> When the struggle intensifies
> And the strength of the others stupifies
> Sending our forces in reverse
> From somewhere your memory arises
> Supplying strength from reservoire unknown
>
> When all plans fail to work
> And we are plagued by our woes
> Our hopes evaporating into thin air
> A flicker of your essence rallies hope around
> Giving us the push to forge ahead
>
> When all resources are expended
> And our risks are quite extended
> Our fears multiplying manifold
> Your touch reflects powers magical
> Eliminating all our fears and risks
>
> When the day's work is done
> And exhaustion makes us druggy
> Our bodies seemingly refusing action
> Our thoughts of you generate attention
> Sending vigour into bones and muscles
>
> You who inspires us in the struggle
> Giving hope in alternating strategy
> Eliminating fears that may lead to weakness
> Freeing our bones and muscles from weariness
> You are the source of our vitality
>
> You shall take us home to rest
> Making our exhaustion respectable
> Changing our weariness to vigour
> Inculcating a sense of victory
> Yet our battle is not won
>
> You who shall give meaning to darkness
> Exposing how we survive in danger
> As they strive to create our fall
> Trying to conceal their own fallacy
> You are the balm for our pains
>
> BY: Omar Joof.
>
>

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