Feeling

My love does not see my tears fall, nor does he see my smile grow
His hands and heart alone seek my happiness and loneliness
Sightless since birth, he views the world through his touch and emotions


Dedicated to all those who are blind, yet still see the world in so many ways...

For the Contest "A Short Poem, Please"
Written by: Shani Fassbender
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/3/2011 11:33:00 AM
This is beutifully heartfelt, Shani......congratulations on your poem's worthiness. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/3/2011 10:27:00 AM
Many congratulations, Shani : )
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Date: 9/3/2011 10:21:00 AM
Congratulations !!!!!!!!------Lori
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Date: 9/3/2011 3:27:00 AM
An Honorable Mention Win Congratulations. CR
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Date: 9/2/2011 1:18:00 AM
Beautiful poem, and from your photo, he is missing real beauty. Congratulations on your HM of this poem. Take care and well done. Lee
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Date: 9/1/2011 4:37:00 PM
A beautiful write Shani, congratulations on your placement with this gem :) love Wilma
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Date: 9/1/2011 2:19:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Constance La France's "A Short Poem, Please" contest Shani. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/1/2011 11:43:00 AM
hey Shani congrats on your Hm ..David
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Date: 9/1/2011 11:37:00 AM
Congrats Shani on your HM in this contest with profound poetry luv.. enjoy special honor with great dedication too..
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Date: 9/1/2011 11:10:00 AM
Congratulations on the win,Shani
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Date: 5/7/2011 12:27:00 PM
This is very heartfelt and beautiful. Congratulations. Shani.
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Date: 5/6/2011 8:00:00 AM
Beautiful, soji with a powerful message, Shani. thank you for sharing and many congrats on your BIG WIN., Lainie
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Date: 5/5/2011 8:05:00 PM
emotive piece that make me cheer for your great glory win, shani... :) huggs!
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Date: 5/5/2011 3:35:00 PM
Awesome poem, Shani. I had a friend who was blind since birth and you conveyed the way she lived her life so well. Congratulations on your win in the "Sweet Sijo" contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/4/2011 1:54:00 PM
Many congratulations on your win, Shani : )
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Date: 5/4/2011 1:37:00 PM
Congrats my dear on your win!!
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Date: 5/4/2011 12:34:00 PM
A lovely poem and a great win. xx
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Date: 5/4/2011 12:27:00 PM
Congrats Shani on your win with this lovely Sijo.Loved how you penned the last line.just so beautiful..Love, gautami
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Date: 5/4/2011 11:27:00 AM
Congratulations Shani on your win in Adeleke's contest "Sweet Sijo". Love, Carol
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Date: 5/4/2011 10:16:00 AM
Shani , it's great to see you in the top three again. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honor in place. Agape, Moses
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Date: 5/4/2011 6:49:00 AM
Thanks Shani for supporting my contest. This piece is an emotional one, it caught my attention so much, it's so cute & creative. Congrats on your 3rd place win in the contest, keep your passionate pen performing on this pleasant platform... poetry, which you all the best. Adeleke
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Date: 5/4/2011 6:20:00 AM
this is wonderful..congrats on your big win.. BG
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Date: 5/4/2011 4:41:00 AM
Congrats Shani on your excellent win in Sweet Sijo contest with this wonderful write and entry luv.. perfect title too.. enjoy ...
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Date: 5/4/2011 4:30:00 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, shani
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Date: 3/19/2011 5:18:00 PM
Thoughful expressions on feeling, Shani
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