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Mohammad Yamin
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The Prisoner
Mansion of body Adorable abode of soul Converts into prison By the cruel hands Of passing time
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/3/2012 2:01:00 AM
I REALLY LIKE this one and can relate to it.
Anne Lise Andresen
Date: 10/28/2012 12:31:00 PM
A thoughtful poem, Mohammad - well written. - enjoyed it. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Poet Destroyer A
Date: 10/27/2012 9:14:00 PM
Mohammad, .. enjoyed your poem* Goodnight! Always~ PD
Gail Angel Doyle
Date: 10/27/2012 6:23:00 PM
Love the depth of meaning in your Tanka Mohammad. Elegantly penned indeed. Hugs, Gail
Mohammad Yamin
Date: 11/1/2012 1:38:00 PM
I am so pleased you liked my Tanka. Thank you.
Ruben O.
Date: 10/27/2012 10:49:00 AM
A nicely written tanka! Good job, Mohammad! Ruben.
Mohammad Yamin
Date: 10/31/2012 7:44:00 PM
Thanks for your kind appreciation
Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/27/2012 10:42:00 AM
very interesting one, Mohammad. I enjoyed the read.
Mohammad Yamin
Date: 10/28/2012 5:09:00 PM
I thank you for your kind and uplifting comment Andrea. I find it difficult to convey a meaningful thought in 31 syllables of 5 lines. However, I have attempted to do just that.