Ramadan and Change

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That Ramadan can help us change is right –
The holy month creates a line of sight
To lasting goodness, and ensures the fight
For peace and hope and charity is tight.
The whole of us must fast throughout daylight –
Besides our mouth, our heart and soul must cite
The reasons to refrain from any might
That hurts the others, with whatever slight –
No gossiping, no rumors, lies or bite
Of insult – and, if so, be sure to write
Or say “apologize.” There, from a height,
We know that Allah watches, eyes as bright
As sun and moon, with such a goodness white

With all perfection in the day and night.

For Sameera and Saba, after hearing feedback of Dr. Omar Abdel Kafi’s lecture on Ramadan

`Ramadan and Change © Ron Villejo