and then our exile

but when the moon casts silver shadows as it does tonight, you know the potency of night could alone bring down the walls of jericho, that palms closed around earth can build a nation, or a soul.

determination of steel requires will, ability is not enough, and this is why i am always frightened of ramadan. a month granted each year, free of external temptation - actions, inaction, truly are one's own.