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Desire

The white elephant castle of my desire, Looms large in the mist of my fading stars; The paradise birds of my refuge flew haywire, In all my sprung spire, And the fresh minty aroma of blue dawn; Dim the waking lullaby sun.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/4/2011 7:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Afolabi. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/2/2011 8:54:00 AM
this is an awesome write Taiwo, and such a brief and precises rendition of the melodies of your heart. Much Love
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Date: 7/26/2011 8:57:00 PM
Wow.... had to read this a few times.... and will have to read it a few more. So many lush phrases!
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Date: 7/25/2011 1:52:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Afolabi. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/9/2010 3:20:00 AM
WELCOME TO PS AFOLABI hope to read more of your poetry here and make a good friend
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Date: 12/8/2010 5:34:00 AM
I am reading some very amazing and diverse poetry this morning. I am glad yours was among the poetry I was able to read today. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Afolabi. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season. Love,Carol
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