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Evening Encounter

by Safia.A.R.
(Doha ,Qatar)

It was late evening.
The weather was beautiful outside, with slight breeze flowing.
I looked outside my window.
It was quite dark, with the exception of the street light of our compound.
I am home alone with my three brats.
Loneliness and anxiety is my company.
My visiting guest has gone out, keeping me waiting.
My ever there partner too has left for an urgent meeting.
Endless calls to friends don’t heal me.
I take the phone and ring to the better half.
'You know that lane next to S.L. Street??' I ask him, matter of fact.
'Yes, what about it" asks my weary husband.
'Well, there is a pastry shop there, where we get delicious pineapple pastry" I tell him.
'OK'
'Five please, I, want to eat more than one'- I explain.
One for each of my kid and two for me
He murmurs yes, and I keep the phone.
I retreat back to my melancholy.

Watching my kids, without any emotions.
They are complaining to me of their various issues.
And I just answer them with “mmhhs, oks.and
“Why you did that for”
Just then I hear my name.
It is a women voice.
It’s coming from outside.
I recognize the voice.
I open the door,
It’s a neighbor.
She’s standing there in the darkness in all her simple beauty, with the reflection of the street light on her.
A Smile on her face.
Her hair as usual is left flowing.
The breezes letting it fly a bit.
I notice a pretty enclosed bowl in her hand
“It’s my sons’ birthday"
'So I got a small piece 'she says
She leaves me after few seconds of conversation,
I stand outside the house, taken aback by this unexpected happening with the bowl and the beauty of the night as company.

Hearing my children calling me, I quickly get inside the house,
And four of us, open the bowl.
Butter scotch cake, with whipped cream.
I attack it, enjoying its taste in all its glory.
Taste of heaven, is the only right word my taste buds declare.
I let all my senses enjoy the cake, thanking the Almighty.
For healing our hearts in the most unexpected ways.


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Dec 15, 2012
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you.
by: safia

Thank you nasreen for the warm comment!:)
Dec 12, 2012
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starstarstarstarstar 		true to the heart :)
by: nazreen

i must say that this is an article without any extra added so called masalas or spices..bkz i know the authors special crave for desserts and pastries v mcuh :) i have only two words to describe this article.. "genuine and true to the heart" !!
Jun 02, 2011
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by: Safia.A.R

Thanks rajani.:-)Iam really thrilled to see your comment.
Jun 01, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		beautiful poem.
by: Anonymous

Safi.Each one of ur poems are really very beautiful. Most of them have so much meaning hidden in it. Keep up the great work... and keep writing more.
Jun 01, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks!
by: Safia.A.R

Thanks for commenting Vimala.
Jun 01, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		delicious
by: vimala ramu

Yummm...
Jun 01, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks Chottu
by: Safia.A.R

Thank you so much Chottu.
I am honored that you think so!:-)
Hope you enjoyed reading it
Jun 01, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		hey...u r creative!!!!!
by: Chottu

wow....Safy...u really are C.R.E.A.T.I.V.E......proud to be ur friend....keep up the good work....!!!!
May 31, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you so much
by: Safia A.R.

Thanks kami.
May 31, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		nice!!!
by: kamini

Making me hungry!!!! Nice,good article,well written.

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