Silence

moon dazzles alone
                                 stars blink mysteriously ~
                                 hushed silence prevails




                                 October 17, 2020
                                      Placed Fifth
                             HI-KU Premiere Poetry Contest
                                 Sponsor: Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 11/13/2020 6:23:00 PM
lots of beautiful imagery,. Congrats on the win,
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/13/2020 7:18:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Really appreciate.
Date: 11/11/2020 7:43:00 PM
Congrats Malabika. I missed this contest LOVE.
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Date: 11/11/2020 1:31:00 PM
Such a beautiful picture all painted in 17 syllables. Well done Mala. I feel the serenity! Congratulations on your win!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/13/2020 7:19:00 PM
Thanks, Sam. Appreciate your kind words ~ Mala
Date: 11/9/2020 7:32:00 AM
I can feel the silence Malabika. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/13/2020 7:20:00 PM
Thanks so much, Linda. Appreciate your kind words ~ Mala
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/9/2020 11:56:00 AM
Thanks, Linda. Appreciate your lovely words. hugs, Mala
Date: 11/9/2020 3:54:00 AM
Mala, congratulations on your win in Brian's H I - K U contest with this excellent haiku _Constance
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/9/2020 11:55:00 AM
Thanks, Constance. Haiku is fun - although could be very deep!
Date: 11/9/2020 1:02:00 AM
I love the beauty in the silence of the night. Congratulations on your winning placement. :-)
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/9/2020 11:54:00 AM
Thank you, Joanna. Appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Date: 8/23/2020 5:35:00 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Malabika:-) hugs jan xx
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/11/2020 2:47:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Your lovely comments mean a lot. Hugs, Mala
Date: 8/22/2020 8:39:00 PM
Congratulations dear friend, Mala. This is such an enchanting piece!... maybe you don't know...I just love this..A FAVE..
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/23/2020 5:49:00 AM
Thank you so much, Dear Friend. I am falling in love with Haiku! A Fave! That's incredible! Love, Mala
Date: 8/22/2020 8:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Malabika, great imagery. Hugs Eve
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/23/2020 5:48:00 AM
Thank you so much, Eve. Haiku is a great poetry form - so deep in so few words! Love, Mala
Date: 8/22/2020 1:30:00 PM
Rereading this again from the winners' list. I sure like this one a lot. Congrats.
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/23/2020 5:47:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea. So delighted to know you liked the haiku. I am falling in love with the form. Hugs, Mala
Date: 8/22/2020 12:34:00 PM
Mala, congratulations on your winning placement with your enchanting haiku!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/23/2020 5:44:00 AM
Thank you, Tania. It was a great learning!
Date: 8/22/2020 12:05:00 PM
Back with congratulations on your lovely haiku Mala. Hope you revel of the "hush" of your win!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/22/2020 9:15:00 PM
Thanks, Sam. Yes, I am. Hugs, Mala
Date: 8/20/2020 3:47:00 PM
soothing and pretty one!
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Date: 8/19/2020 5:03:00 PM
beautifully descriptive:-) hugs jan xx
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/22/2020 9:14:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. Appreciate your kind comment. Hugs, Mala
Date: 8/18/2020 4:22:00 PM
Hello Mala, I love the dark sky with the full moon with the shinning stars. A beautiful sky to see. Enjoy your evening my friend.Love Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/19/2020 4:55:00 PM
Hello Mala, you are so welcome. Yes we do have so much in common you and I.Enjoy your evening my friend. love and hugs Darlene
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/19/2020 3:27:00 PM
Hi Darlene, Thank you so much. You always lift my spirits up by your encouraging words. We have so much in common. Have a great day, My Friend. Love and hugs, Mala
Date: 8/17/2020 8:13:00 PM
Ohhhh, so pretty, Mala! Love the "dazzling moon," and blinking stars. All the best in the "hush." Good luck in the contest.
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/18/2020 3:32:00 AM
Thanks, Sam. Appreciate your support. Looking forward to read yours. Love, Mala
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