A Response To-

A response to

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 
? Maya Angelou




Raspy words will silently wilt away with the seasons     
A brief touch of sorrow lingers after the winds change    
Undesirable actions get weeded out as pain subsides   
Like the soul dead fruit plucked out for healthier fruiting
But the humiliations live immortally in archives of the soul

Maya, the enchantress, takes us into her world of power
Eluding us from the higher truths of being born to love
A kind expression only can kindle a warmth in the heart
An endearing gesture of trust keeps the embers burning
Much after the calendars snooze away into silence


October 25, 2016
For Silent One

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 10/27/2016 8:04:00 AM
This is a beautiful response to the quote, Balveen:) congratulations on your top spot:)
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Date: 10/26/2016 10:46:00 AM
Maya Angelou is one of my favorite poets!! Congrats Balveen, for your well, deserved first placement with this wonderful dedication!! ;-)
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/27/2016 4:49:00 AM
Teddy, it's so kind of you! Thanks! Balveen
Date: 10/25/2016 10:46:00 PM
congrats Balveen to win the top place. Hugs
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/27/2016 4:48:00 AM
Thanks Anisha! Balveen
Date: 10/25/2016 10:45:00 PM
Wonderful revelation ... so skillfully penned. Best regards, Bobby
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/27/2016 4:47:00 AM
Thanks Anindya! You're work is great, too! Balveen
Date: 10/25/2016 7:19:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Balveen. I love the phrase "archives of the soul". Agnes
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/27/2016 4:46:00 AM
Thanks for the visit & appreciation, Agnes!
Date: 10/25/2016 6:13:00 PM
ooo.... nice Balveen, congratulations on your win!!!!!! ... Hugs Eve
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/27/2016 4:45:00 AM
Thanks Eve! Your ooo did it all-made my heart soar!
Date: 10/25/2016 6:15:00 AM
Touchingly lovely ...
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/27/2016 4:39:00 AM
Glad you liked it, Probir!
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