by hidayat | Feb 4, 2024 | Blog Post
Do you believe in the existence of God, an Almighty Being? What would you say is your purpose in life, on this planet? How would you like to be treated by others? In a world in which many people show materialistic, selfish and narcissistic tendencies, prayer seems to...
by hidayat | Nov 18, 2023 | Blog Post
Palestinians are beautiful people. They are tougher than nails, and hardier than weeds. They symbolize resilience in its truest form. They were kind enough to open their hearts and land to desperate, persecuted Jews looking for a sanctuary, lived in harmony...
by hidayat | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog Post
The Bad Day Book: Volume 1 This is a book everyone needs, as all of us have bad days. The stories in this anthology are all guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day, while some of them will have you laughing out loud. What is unique and endearing...
by hidayat | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog Post
Why do we write poetry? Are there particular rules or structures to follow when we write a poem? I feel we write poetry as an artistic expression of our emotions about a particular event, theme, person, or time. Poetry allows us to unburden our souls or find comfort...
by hidayat | May 28, 2023 | Blog Post
CONGRATULATIONS to those of you who have made it to the shortlist of the Poetry Competition! It was not an easy task to select only eight poems from the 26 that were entered, but from these eight poems we will have our two winners and runners-up. Don’t forget to...
by hidayat | May 23, 2023 | Blog Post
A poem expresses emotions, touches the heart, speaks to the soul, and inspires the imagination. Poetry is not easy to write. It takes talent and skill to create specific images, or word pictures, and to express emotions about a particular theme. It is very unlike...