Desire
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In a dimly lit bar, Maya encounters a mysterious man named Anthony, who intrigues her with a poetic expression revealing deep emotions and desires. As she grapples with her own feelings of fear and intrigue, she contemplates the nature of intimacy, longing, and the shadows that come with passionate connections.
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Amir, a baker, reflects on Sūrah 21 Al-Anbiyā while encountering Layla, a woman seeking day-old bread for her children affected by local conflict. Despite her offer to pay, Amir decides to help her, carrying the bread to her home. Their brief interaction leaves a lasting impression on both.
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Amir grapples with his feelings of guilt and temptation while studying An-Nisā. His reflections on the harsh teachings and his past actions toward a condemned widow intertwine with his growing affection for a young woman. He seeks understanding and redemption, hoping for forgiveness and release from oppressive judgments stalking him.
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My Love is a Rusty Old Backhoe Dirt polished fingers of steel Dig deep in your velvet softness Scream to me how it feels Ice sky tinges your mounds Pulling furrows in straight lines Push deeper in furtive ground I pour my intention in your furrows Build storm walls in your newly plowed mind Weep