Fatimah "Connie" Tomayo, Concerned - Helpful - Unusual

Fatimah was born in the Philippines. Her belief, “With Allah, there will be no odds that will tear us down!” carries her through all tough situations in life. She proposed the start of MWWWI's annual folio and writes poetry of intense, unusual imagery.
An example of Fatima’s poetry:
Pleasures I never dream of a castle but, only a roof to shelter I did not ask for luscious food but, strength to live I did not envy beautiful clothes but, to cover my body I did not go for higher position to flaunt, but, only to earn for living. I did not look for power to get fame, but, to give ideals and visions I did not gain friends to be used, but, to share I did not look for someone to be loved, but, to love. I did not ask for more than I want but, beg for what I need knelt pray… … An empty sense thrown in the wilderness of the sea cruising, heading along water flows to nowhere, waiting to melt and join the sea salt venturing wonderful life I have chosen to be…. |