ODE: "EID-UL-ADHA" BY KARIM DE POET

Today, we sacrifice

More than just an animal

We sacrifice our ego

Our desires, our fears, our doubts

We surrender to the divine

To the unknown, to the unseen

We surrender our will, our control

And embrace the beauty of submission

Just like Ibrahim, we stand

At the precipice of faith

Ready to let go of what's dear

To trust in the unknown, to trust in the divine

Today, we remember

The sacrifice of love

The sacrifice of trust

The sacrifice of surrender

May our hearts be pure

May our intentions be true

May our sacrifices be accepted

And may our faith be renewed

KARIM MAN DE POET

(De Senior Citizen,

Penman Sir)

 -Ghana 🇬🇭

The poet persona celebrates Salah and advises that not only animals are sacrificed to Allah, but also pride and status. The speaker prays that the hearts of men shall continue to be pure, with prayers being answered by Allah.