Poetry Corner - The Secret Endeavor by Safa Imran

She embarks upon a noble and arduous journey Of spreading the message she knows to be true But alas, they all jeered, ridiculed, and hurt her With a heavy heart she thought, ‘If only they knew...’

No matter how many times or how hard she tried They silenced and mocked her many a pure attempt Discouraging thoughts filled her once determined mind The girl feared she would be consumed by contempt

But then she recalled the story of her beloved Prophet When they pelted stones at him, did he not remain kind? He remained persistently patient and prayed for them And the offer to retaliate he soft-heartedly declined

The resolute girl smiled and stood back on her feet She eventually met one soul who began to believe Remembering the reward her trusted Lord promised She was content if this was all she’d ever achieve

Despite the trials and tribulations the girl had to face She knew Islam was to be spread and not confined She traveled long and far, keeping her goal at heart To please her Lord above, Most Merciful and Kind