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The Beginning of Me

November 17, 2009
By naturedelight BRONZE, Paterson, New Jersey
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I am not the typical Bengali American Muslim girl,
My name or looks doesn't say much about me,
But here is just the beginning of me.

Bangladesh
My parent's and sister's homeland,
One travel spot for visiting relatives,
Vacations there will be remembered.

America
My resident country,
Where good and bad times are lived,
My past and present scene, but hopefully not for long.

Islam
My complete way of life,
Shaping my perspective and lifestyle in many ways
Teaching me to learn, live, and love.

I am...
Bengali by blood,
American by birth,
Muslim by belief,
I am the one and only me!

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naturedelight BRONZE said...
on Nov. 20 2010 at 9:36 am
naturedelight BRONZE, Paterson, New Jersey
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Salaam

thank you for the comment. i was born in america and still live here but went to bd a couple of times in the past. the last being in 2007. im not really good at speaking bangali and i dont know how to write it either. english for me all the way! check out my other writing pieces if you havent already.

TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on Jun. 27 2010 at 6:47 am
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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I am also a Bengali and its great u r one too. Well, a mix to be honest. And im also a muslim. Do u come home often? Where is ur home district? Can you speak and write Bengali?
TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on Jun. 27 2010 at 3:45 am
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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I am Bengali by blood

Bengali by birth

Muslim by belief

Sister, I love what you did!