A Hot Eve

heat from earth rises
caressing my humid skin
dry spell gently grills
the fragrant jasmine blossoms
under electric halo
night awaits a balmy morn

By Tahera Mannan

14/07/2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 24, 2011 at 12:03 AM
TAHERA, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! THIS MAKES ME THINKS... ENJOYED,...Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
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July 18, 2011 at 9:52 PM
wow, I really like this. Congrats on your win, Tahera. You did awesome.
George   Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Beautiful Tanka, Tahera. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
Brown Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations on your win Tahera in the contest of Francine M. Roberts "Tanka You". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 5:46 PM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of Francine, Tahera
Kendrick Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Congrats on your win..Sara
Onclaud Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 6:18 AM
sheer congrats on your fine win, hin!! whoo.. :) huggs!
Sweetheart Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Congrats Tahera my friend on your wonderful win in the contest with this luscious write luv.. another wow piece .. enjoy..
Roberts Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM
congrats on your 6th place win in the contest Tahera
A   Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Hi! How are you Tahera? Good i hope... me the same.. Here in Texas,...A very great entry ,, the best of luck in her contest,..p.d.
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July 14, 2011 at 4:28 AM
sizzling, tahera!! best winning luck..:) hugggs, nette
Poet Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Very nice Tanka on Summer night Tahera...best wishes.
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