But with that step
I came out free
Summer awaits
End of freshman year
Jubilant we were
Taking photos together
To capture this magical moment
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With grit and determination
I took a step
Rocks fell
My foot slid downwards
Hardly any grip there was
Just one way up
My mind and I
Focused on the summit
It wanted defeat
But I sat, rested and kept going
For a thousand times
I did it
There I was
On the summit of Mt. Rinjani
A breathtaking sight beholds
I laid down for a breather
Moved by His Majesty
Feeling empowered
Yet so weak
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Our eyes met for the first time
Oh little one
Nice to meet you
Your uncle adores you
In my arms you lay
Asleep you were
My childhood flashed upon my eyes
I was like you 23 years ago
My heart was warm
My mum grinned from ear to ear
Oh what a bundle of joy you were
The world seems different with you
Welcome to the Odin family
Little Arisha
I wish my late grandma could hold you
A righteous child you'd be
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The azan went off
Ushering in Ramadan
With utmost gratitude
May my heart be purified
