Anybody Home?

In the centre of the steaming metropolis
Stood an apartment left empty
For years it stood sad and bleak
Staring at the busy lane
Once its windows were open 
And curtains hung on rails
A candle stood on the chest
And flowers bloomed in the vase
She floated in and out
Always humming a tune
 And caressed the walls as she passed
And rolled on the floor for joy
Then they took her away
And now no one wants to stay
In this dark and lonely flat
For her soul still lingers there
And when the night is clear
And the moon is high in the sky
You can still hear her hum
Some lovely lullaby

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/22/2010 10:32:00 AM
What a beautiful write Tahera, wishing you all the best for Matt's contest ;) Wilma
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Date: 11/21/2010 11:42:00 PM
Oh I loved this one, Tahera! You brought forth that spirit so well in your poem-- was thinking of writing something along these lines as well for my entry-- wonderful poem for Matt's contest :) -- & thanks for the inspiring comments :) -- nikko :)
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Date: 11/21/2010 5:22:00 AM
Good one..Reads like a winner for the empty apartment contest..Ghost of one still living somewhere else..My write about "Memorial Halloween" was a time in my life between 5 and 6 years old..Just a memory ..Sara
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Date: 11/19/2010 3:10:00 PM
Excellent entry Tahera... much enjoyed, you imspired more then one to join this contet..always Michael
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Date: 11/18/2010 9:37:00 PM
Thnx Tahera for wishing me luck on my contest poem "Let HIs toast clink high" for Dr Ram Contest... Luv/best wishes.......Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 11/18/2010 3:39:00 PM
U inspired me to write my own entry luv.. "Up in Smoke" ..so good luck and thankxxx for the encouragement and inspiration .. my friend..
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Date: 11/18/2010 1:20:00 PM
You have utterly created a picture of the haunted apartment ,Tahera
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Date: 11/17/2010 10:21:00 PM
wonderful entry for the contest , best of luck
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Date: 11/17/2010 10:19:00 PM
ps thanks for letting me know (the answer to my last question), since that one poem confused me. Well, GOOD. I was right all along about you then!!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 11/17/2010 9:58:00 PM
Oh,my, this is superb, Tahera, ONe of your very best and I have got to fav this one. It reminds me of one of those Asian ghost story movies, but a much nicer and happier one. Luv, andrea
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Date: 11/17/2010 9:06:00 PM
a soothing feel to this write,, enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 11/17/2010 8:16:00 PM
A super wonderful entry for Matt's new contest Tahera my sweet friend.. good luck and a great piece .. very well written ...
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