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Sun. May. 1, 2005

Youth 4 the Future > Relationships > Archive

Should I Say Sorry for Being Old?

By  Selma A. Cook

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I haven't always been old you know
Many things helped me to grow
I had my dreams – every color and hue
I hoped that they would all come true

My life is filled with events and more
Perhaps some surprises are still in store

Now I look around and see
Some photos; memories only to serve me
In years gone by I worked and planned and worked some more
So your father'd have more than me – to have life's core

To take the best
And leave the rest
To grow up strong
Amidst life's throng
Never fearing anyone

And grow he did
Did all I bid
But now he's gone
Haven't seen him for long

An empty space is left in me
It grows and grows just like a tree
To fill it needs a love that's true
So that is why I turn to you


Selma A. Cook is an Aussie Muslim writer who lives and works in Egypt.  She has written a number of books including: Buried Treasure (An Islamic novel for teenagers), The Light of Submission (Islamic Poetry). She has also edited and revised many Islamic books. She can be contacted at: youth_campaign@iolteam.com.

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