Aleena : Writing

The Blessing of Work

The Blessing of Work

A Poem by Aleena


If you ask for success,work will be given to you in return.Despise those who whine they are too busy-try sitting, hands-free, no one and nothing to th..
Nervous

Nervous

A Poem by Aleena


That dip in the stomach when the ride is speeding downward,Knowing that at this speed, you can't fall-Yet you scream with excitement at the looming,Re..
The Eclipse of Future

The Eclipse of Future

A Poem by Aleena


Successes, failures, changes, deathWhich of them?All of themIn store for us.Whatever we fear within us,That is the future.Heights, water, spidersÉ..
Mother Earth's Lament

Mother Earth's Lament

A Poem by Aleena


From the moment they landed on me,I knew they were forever bound to me.Just couple billion years, I laboured,nurturing by giving myself piece by piece..
A Philosophy in Flames

A Philosophy in Flames

A Story by Aleena


This story is inspired by the 'untouchables' caste in India. The depiction may not be accurate.Shouts rang out as Layla crossed the street. People ann..
Altruism does exist

Altruism does exist

A Poem by Aleena


The feeling is the reward,No curse, need no gratitude.Let me accomplish,Refrain from harming me, no harm would I wish.Isn't that what politeness is?Th..
Crashing Stars

Crashing Stars

A Story by Aleena


The chants and choruses of the students reciting the Quran in the variousclassrooms echoed in the bare hallways of the orphanage. Laila padded barefoo..
Decision or Deception

Decision or Deception

A Story by Aleena


This is a simple but important story that can be read more than several times. Each name, sentence and feeling has been chosen with much thought and c..
Love is not Romance

Love is not Romance

A Poem by Aleena


A poem: Love is not romanceWhy were Hansel and Gretel left all aloneAnd Snow White was living forlorn?Love softened the Red Riding Hood,Allowing them ..