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To think of the days that are still to come,
Where counts one’s heart in this narrow world,
The sun has set and lights grow dim.
Here falls the night there goes my day;
But I, a prey have illusions to form,
Of the bitter core in my motherland.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mason Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 11:50 AM
One to ponder here, jai ... will have to read it again ... smile ...
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January 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Many congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week jai >> James
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January 11, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Profound pouring of the souls most inner feelings and yearnings. Thank you for sharing, Jai. Lainie
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January 11, 2010 at 4:58 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Jai. Love, Carol
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January 10, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Congrats on your amazing feature poem this week! Very well deserved as always. Truly enjoyed reading. Happy New Year! Love Light Patty
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January 10, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Much for the reader to think about in your words. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you ongoing success with our writing. Karen
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January 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Many congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
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