MWA's Saba N Taylor shares an Eid Poem

It was the night before Eid and all was well, 

until there came a knock on the door and a ring of the bell.  

Who could it be at this time of night, but no one could tell. 

It was an old man with tattered clothes. 

A stranger, he had no food or family and no home to go.

"As Salaamu Alaikum, Can you help me?" he asked 

"Some food, a blanket or maybe an old coat?" 

Father opened the door wide, 

"Wa Alaikum As Salaam. Ahlan wa Sahlan. Please come inside."  

Mother entered the kitchen and it wasn't long, 

till she returned with some bread and hot soup to warm the bone. 

With a prayer of thanks on his lips and a fluffed pillow under his head, 

the stranger laid warm and cozy in a bed.

So always remember dear little Muslims (and big ones too)

Eid is not just about receiving money, gifts, candy or even new shoes. 

It is giving and sharing our hearts and homes with family,
friends and the stranger in need. 

The best Eid gift is the gift of compassion, kindness, and mercy indeed.

Eid Mubarik!!!!

Saba N. Taylor loves to travel, read, write and blog (and not particularly in that order.) She writes children's stories and book reviews of children's books. Check out her blog, The Family-Ship Experience, for picture and chapter books that engage, entertain and educate. You can also find more book reviews, author interviews, giveaways and updates of her own writing experience and works on her writing blog, Of Thoughts and Words. Saba's published works include three teacher study guides published by Muslim Writers Publishing, a fourth in the works. Saba's work has been published in three anthologies and an assortment of online magazines. She has been a member of Muslimah Writers Alliance (MWA) since April 2010. On the web: Facebook, Twitter @worddiaries, The Family-Ship Experience (blog), Of Thoughts and Words