112. REMEMBERING 'HABIBI'

Sitting at Starbucks sipping coffee 

Or walking along Oxford Street 

Never fails to evoke sweet memory 

Of my dearest friend, ForeVer Habibi

Driving along Doha's Corniche 

Watching the sea so calm and still 

Remembering someone special in my heart

Longing to hear his voice so thrill 

Recalling a funny incident 

When 'Habibi' tried to jump onto his bed 

And fell down groping in the dark 

Cutting his chin, luckily not his head 

I often smile as I remember 

The stories we shared that bygone day 

I miss 'Habibi' telling me stuff 

In his excited, funny and honest way 

You know, I never fail to say 

A prayer to petition to Him 

To keep 'Habibi' well everyday 

To fulfil each and all his dreams 

'Habibi', I feel empty and lost 

When you decided to stay away 

But I'll keep your memory uppermost 

In my mind till my dying day 

Thank you, 'Habibi' for being YOU 

For crossing the path of my destiny 

For teaching me the meaning of LIFE 

For ever sharing your LOVE with me 

Someone remembers, someone cares 

Someone dreams about you, someone smiles 

Because you have left your footprints there 

Deeply imprinted in my heart for miles 

Take care, 'Habibi', be safe be well 

For I'll be worried if you're in pain 

Keep cool, be kind to your body and mind 

And if God wills it, you'll hear from me again 

- M@t@Maya ( © 22-05-2009)