L A S T W O R D S

background information: the sheik (abdel rahman) is an influential, elder spokesman of the al qaeda network who is the highest ranking member of the network that has steady communication with the western world. his translator, a member of the qatar-based al jazeera network, is a non-islamic reporter who has made both professional and personal contact with the sheik on a common basis.

Honestly, the sheik's health has declined along with the stealth of his mind
His "talker," as he is lovingly deemed, knows that his wealth has been timed
His "strife" had been timed right: prosperity! but, he left his wife in the hindsight
There was a magnificent price to pay for the experience of life in the limelight
Suddenly, elders say his death in near. . along with blinded eyes, he receives two deafened ears
"Allah is calling his name," he signed. . translated: "the talker" says thats "Heaven's here."
On a deathbed, the sheik is spirited. . hurting, he's weak but tears are hid
Ninety-two years old; An illustrious life, the outcome's meek but fear's for kids
Officials crowded at bedside. . His signals astound all the tense guys
He signals again, articulately. . There's not a sound at his head's rise
His motions are not hesitant, as death's potion becomes evident. .
The following shift in feelings along with commotion will set precedents. .
Enter the reporter with the paper, in this atmosphere, disorder is not savored. .
The sheik's "talker" is drawn close: the Islams in the quarters are disfavored
The sheik's words are surprising, in fact, the talker's perturbed by his findings
The message is personal. . an explanation is deserved and the circle is rising
From behind, they demand a response. . before "he is disbanded at once!"
"The talker" is knocked down repeatedly. . he only stands to be punched
The sheik's life has passed, forgotten: a large-scale, religious fight is cast
Interfaction broods, the journalist escapes. . But, of course his strife will last
The sheik cared for a friend. . And, although impaired til the end
The well-respected elder kept it in the family, he didn't dare to pretend. .
The message protected the sootheable, in fact, corrected the usual
As for the sheik's "words" to the talker. . Let's just say that the respect had been mutual

Epilogue: The journalist lived a life of prosperity in Eastern Europe with his family after the sheik's unfortunate death. However, he never publicly revealed what the sheik had told him on his deathbed. The sheik did not get a burial fit for a man of his repertoire, due to the circumstances that arose between his own people at the time of his death. As for the ever-present mural: Truth and heart always lead the way to prosperity, whether it be materialistic or sentimental. . or something like that.

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