Habeeb Alli
25/08/2011
In memory of Jack Layton, Canada’s Opposition Leader.
“Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
Mark Twain
Jack you lay before us
A ton of memories riveting
From July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011
The dash is dashing yet sad!
An indefatigable defense of the poor
An unstoppable voice for the voiceless
You made Muslims feel belonged
You stood up against apartheid far and wide
It’s the love story that my eye catches
Twenty six years and still blushing
Where do you find the passion?
I know now- love more than anger!
Somehow Summer 2011 will forever etched
As Ramadan’s breeze overwhelm
A snowbird departs hopeful of the green shower
That the cane dropped, smiling, so reminiscent of Solomon!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment