As-Salaamu-Alaikum I'm Marriam Essa-Sayed, a proudly South African Muslimah. "Foodeva Marsay" is my Lifestyle/Food Blog, with which I "Aspire to Inspire" for the pleasure of my Creator above. A simple to understand blog which entails a fusion of my many passions in life. You will find "Foodeva Marsay" dotted with my inspiring recipes , as well as some of my Travels, Reviews and Photography. I look forward to, and appreciate, any feedback. I can be reached on the contact details provided or via the social media link ups to me. Keep Smiling Marriam Essa-Sayed
No usual Foodie Blog Posts today… been a while I’d say since I did a bit of a Side Step???.
How very apt some of us may say, with a New Year comes New Beginnings right??? New start to the Work/School calender, New Year to get stuck into the new Diet you’ve always been meaning to start? and the list may go on for many with New Resolutions to live upto for the year.
Here is another New for me personally, an attempt to penning inspirational words into Poem Format, now I don’t claim to be a writer, so any feedback with my writing skills will be appreciated. Allow me to share with you my 1st attempt at poem writing find it right at the bottom, and I have used the most of same wordings injected with photographs below.
For me a New Beginning comes with Every Sunrise …
A brand New Day we are blessed to receive from Our creator, a New Day with New Hopes, New Challenges and New Opportunities. It is up to us to Stop and Accept this New Gift, with both hands.
No matter how long the road may seem, Keep Rising to the Occasion and Never Give up until you reach your Destination.
Even if you have to, Sit Back and Gather your thoughts, just promise yourself to be Better than you were Yesterday.
There are many reminders in our everyday life that showcase New Beginnings, we simply need to focus more often on these blessings.
And So what if you are different from the rest…
Know that Allah/God created YOU to Standout From The Rest. Your New Beginning is for YOU to realize this fact and Stand Your Ground…
… and maybe do a “Happy Dance” Every Now and Then?…
So Laugh and Cry if you Must…but don’t lose hope that each New Day is YOUR New Beginning??.
Personally, I have had many New Beginnings This Last 6-7 Months, new job opportunities for Imran meant a new country to relocate to, and most defining of the new beginnings for me was, and is, to be Living a life now without My MUM who had given me My New Beginning to this Life?.
Know this..
They Plan, and Allah/God Plans, but Surely, Allah is the Best of Planners (Quran 8:30) .
Who knows what tomorrow may bring,Trust in His Plans and live each New Day as a New Beginning and watch yourself transform in all spheres of life, In Sha Allah (God Willing).
Stay Blessed and Keep Smiling Lovelies,
ENJOY!!!
?Foodeva Marsay?
PS… the above are some of my Photographs, please do pop by on Facebook, and Like my Page✔ Marsay Nature and Wildlife Photography, to see more.
Now for my attempt at that poem writing format…
New Beginnings
By Marriam Sayed
Remember New Beginnings comes with Every Sunrise …
New Challenges and New Opportunities.
No matter how long the road may seem,
Keep Rising to the Occasion
Never Give up until you reach your Destination.
Even if you have to, Sit Back and Gather your Thoughts,
just promise yourself to be
Better than you were Yesterday.
And So what if you are different from the rest…
Know that YOU Were created
TO STANDOUT From The Rest.
Your New Beginning is for YOU to Stand Your Ground
and maybe do a “Happy Dance” Every Now and Then…
So Laugh and Cry if you Must…
but don’t lose hope that
each New Day is
YOUR New Beginning.
Sooo…what do you think??? Any good? Look forward to your feedback?
0 comments
rukukazia
January 25, 2016 at 4:33 pm
I love the line where you say, promise to be better than yesterday. In the end, that’s all we can hope to do, be better versions of ourselves each day. I pray you get settled in your new hometown!
Foodeva Marsay
January 25, 2016 at 5:20 pm
Ameen . Shukran Ruku.
saima asghar
January 25, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Firstly im so impressed with ud photos, cant get my mind out of them 🙂
Great attemp on poetry too. I love ur message of seeing every sunrise as a new beginning. I myself think the same n open my heart towards every ray of hope n opportunity. Keep rhyming 🙂
Foodeva Marsay
January 25, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Ameen . Shukran Saima?
Aaliyah
January 25, 2016 at 8:29 pm
Lovely poem and the photographs are amazing. 🙂
Foodeva Marsay
January 25, 2016 at 8:48 pm
Ameen. Shukran for popping by Aaliyah?
maryamkabir
January 25, 2016 at 8:59 pm
So inspirational 🙂 We should be more grateful for the blessing we have 🙂 and like you said, each day is a new beginning
Foodeva Marsay
January 26, 2016 at 4:58 am
Ameen. Shukran Maryam?
Shirin Ameer
January 25, 2016 at 10:14 pm
Beautiful Marriam! Absolutely luv the pictures n your writing ability!
The poem is beautiful, encouraging n so true!
Keep at it ! You have talent , no doubt!
Lots of Luvv & Duas!
Foodeva Marsay
January 26, 2016 at 4:59 am
Ameen. Shukran Aunty Shirin for you kind words and for taking time out to read this. Much appreciated??
Nakida
January 26, 2016 at 1:48 am
It was a very beautiful poem. I used to write poems but now I just love reading it on a quiet day while drinking tea.
Foodeva Marsay
January 26, 2016 at 5:00 am
Ameen. Thank You Nakida?
Papatia
January 26, 2016 at 2:45 am
Inspiring! Masha’Allah. I feel like it’s addressed to me personally lol, xx :).
Foodeva Marsay
January 26, 2016 at 5:02 am
Ameen. Shukran? And that’s exactly how I hoped it would come across to my readers, like I’m “speaking” to them personally.
Neethu
January 26, 2016 at 8:52 am
Wow I love the pics and the amazing lines which follow and depict them..Especially the chottu baby Elphie pic..?.a poem written really well…an amazing post? and cheer up..??
Foodeva Marsay
January 26, 2016 at 3:52 pm
hehehe…that chotu ellie is too adorable. thank You heaps, mwah
irumirshad
January 26, 2016 at 2:02 pm
I love your photography. It’s so real… Definetly ALLAH is the best planner. Ur writing is soo inspirational.
Foodeva Marsay
January 26, 2016 at 3:51 pm
ameen, Shukran Irum Irshad for you kind words and for popping by
Sakina
January 27, 2016 at 12:48 am
Beautiful photos Alhamdulilah! I love how they really framed the words and enhanced the message. Keep doing what you are doing. I really enjoyed reading! 🙂
Foodeva Marsay
January 27, 2016 at 5:41 am
Ameen, shukran Sakina ?
Amina
January 27, 2016 at 1:29 am
Wonderful! All the pictures were so beautiful and your thoughts so inspiring! I love inspirational posts, they make you feel like you can do anything:)
Foodeva Marsay
January 27, 2016 at 5:43 am
Thank You dear Amina ?
Linda
January 27, 2016 at 2:06 am
Very lovely poem! 🙂
Foodeva Marsay
January 27, 2016 at 5:44 am
Thank You Linda?
Jameela
January 27, 2016 at 5:28 am
It really is a lovely poem. The words flow smoothly and it makes me feel the hope that every day is a new beginning.
Foodeva Marsay
January 27, 2016 at 5:46 am
Shukran Jameela, so glad this post has inspired you to feel that way.?
Kai | Lilpink
January 27, 2016 at 12:15 pm
Ma sha Allah. lovely photos and poem. <3 indeed, the rainbow only comes out after the rain.
Foodeva Marsay
January 27, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Shukran dear?
Famidha
January 27, 2016 at 3:11 pm
Awesome photography! I love each and every capture and caption that went along to become a beautiful poem. If this is your first, you are gifted.. keep writing and sharing.. there are admirers always..
Foodeva Marsay
January 27, 2016 at 5:18 pm
Ameen, Shukran for your kind words Famidha, In Sha Allah I will try to keep at it.
Amina
January 29, 2016 at 11:24 pm
Pictures they say speak a thousand words and I agree. The photographs are very awesome. And I love the accompanying words – very deep and meaningful.
Just liked your FB page. Keep writing poems…
Foodeva Marsay
January 30, 2016 at 5:07 am
Ameen. Shukran sister much appreciated.?
Muslimah Web Design
January 30, 2016 at 5:25 pm
ameen. Jazak Allahu kheir
Muslim Mummy
January 31, 2016 at 12:55 am
Masha’Allah stunning pictures
Foodeva Marsay
February 1, 2016 at 12:17 pm
Shukran?
Umm Asiya
January 31, 2016 at 3:18 am
mashaa allah, your pictures makes me want to be up for sun rise 😉
Foodeva Marsay
February 1, 2016 at 12:16 pm
Ameen. Shukran?
Zainab Dokrat
February 1, 2016 at 11:07 am
beautiful post mashallah 🙂 loved the poem and the pictures
Foodeva Marsay
February 1, 2016 at 12:18 pm
Shukran Zainab?
rovais
February 1, 2016 at 3:31 pm
MashaAllah you are so talented. I especially loved the pictures
Foodeva Marsay
February 1, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Ameen. Shukran ?
thegomamas
February 14, 2016 at 2:19 pm
Your pictures are beautiful,and your words the same.Being reminding of the many blessings we have can never be said enought.
Foodeva Marsay
February 14, 2016 at 6:50 pm
Thank You The GO Mamas. Yes very true… we can never thank our Creator Above enough for all our blessings?