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.

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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….