An Apology

Alas! the world drifts to its predicted end

The practice of immorality has become a trend

Homosexuality,partners,lovers and gays

Unmarreid mothers and yet no one says

A single word of remorse

The events have taken an uncanny course

We have forgotten what the Holy books tell

Of such people and how they fell

As Gods anger struck for defying HIS laws

Which are so clear, no ifs, buts or clause

Vow unto mankind for when will it learn

That their fate is sealed and they will burn

Vow unto me for what face will I show

To Him (SAW) for whom the Word did glow

What will I say when He(SAW) will ask

You knew my message, you had a task

'O' Dear Messenger forgive me for I was weak

In Your (SAW) Lords mercy, refuge I seek

I never raised my voice I do admit

For fears unknown I thought I was unfit

All I could muster was to lift this pen

Write this poem of those times when

Such perversions were worshipped as idols by all

They stood like giants handsome and tall

And spoke of their sickness

With such pride and sweetness

When nudity reigned supreme and lust was preached

When Your word was in every way breached

In those times of turmoil and tribulations

I kept my path straight avoiding such situations

To the weakest link in my faith I clung

Kept quiet and never opened my tongue

Forgive me My beloved Messenger(SAW) for all I could do

Was to keep my slate clean and of those I love too


Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this poem after learning that a favourite actor of mine was in fact a gay. I was so moved on learning this and had such revulsion that I took out my pen and wrote this poem. It is indeed a sad story how all of us are caught in this web where we shamelessly accept our perversions and are proud of them. Life in the world of 21st century is indeed a paradox to what we believe in and waht we practice. I have made a very humble effort to raise my voice may be it will have some effect on someone out there who might return back to the straight path. The poem is  addressed to The Holy Prophet of Islam Muhammad (SAW May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Him) and the Holy books refer to THE QURAN AND THE BIBLE for indeed all the Prophets sent came with the same message. Obey God and seek HIS forgiveness.

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Muhammad Naveed Ahmed's picture

Dear Shehzad, This poem is moving and intense. It shows how much you feel. The stanzas are musical and balanced. Do take care of the grammar.
Is the actor Anthony Hopkins?

MaryCannon Apodaca's picture

I bow to you... A clear message ... well delivered...
Informing and reaching out... Refusing to accept, yet not condemning...But saying clearly... Judgment is in the hands of the creator ...

Marica