Apsara

I live in the heavenly realm of the Gods
I dance on the soft shining moon
My eternal beauty shines enticingly
From my eyes so very blue...
Like a sweet angel caressing the gentle breeze
Streaking the water silver
I am the best of dark and night
That meets within my arms
The stars that dwell in my hair
Groups like violet flowers
I am a visitor from distant land
Hidden, secluded and forbidden
To this place between two worlds
Abundant with tireless beauty
My hand plays music with ripples
As I view myself amid the soft moonlight beams
That touches my soft skin and dewy wings
The solitude of this mystic haven
Burning with incense as flowers kiss
Wind creates sweet magic 
As it touches my fragrant tresses 
The lotus buds open wide
As my name is mentioned
Receiving my divine beauty
The Gods from above watch
Divinity taking form
I gently kiss my reflection
Melting into the dark

*Apsara-A Hindu Nymph with magical powers

__ Tahera Mannan
For Constance’s ‘Reflection’ contest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 3/3/2011 2:13:00 PM
Congratulations are in order once more, Tahera! Another fine win on a deserving poem. Always, ANnalise
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Date: 3/2/2011 12:06:00 PM
Congratulations Tahera on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)
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Date: 3/1/2011 1:40:00 PM
tahera, this was one of my favorites of the bunch. I remember that. Congratulations in the contest. LUv, andrea
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Date: 2/28/2011 8:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Tahera in Constance's contest "Reflection". Love, Carol
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Date: 2/27/2011 1:31:00 PM
Hey Tahera, congratulations on your win in Constance's contest ;) *hugs*
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Date: 2/26/2011 6:45:00 PM
Awesome Job Tahera, Good to see you in the top 10. Congratulations on your worthy poem's eighth place honor in Constance's inspiring contest. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/26/2011 4:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 2/26/2011 11:13:00 AM
Congrats Tahera my friend on your wonderful win in the Reflections contest with this superb entry .. so happy to be sharing the winners list with a great friend with luv..
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Date: 2/26/2011 6:25:00 AM
I had never heard this name..Im glad you wrote about her..loved the poem and Im glad for your win. BG
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Date: 2/25/2011 11:07:00 PM
good to see your recognition here in the win tahera, all the best.
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Date: 2/25/2011 7:28:00 PM
Congrats Tahera on your well deserved win in this contest of Constance!---kashinath
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Date: 2/25/2011 6:34:00 PM
… one big THUMBS UP to you, tahera! spellbinding! :) hugggs, nette
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Date: 2/25/2011 6:34:00 PM
Congratulations, Tahera. This fine entry won for you in Constance's contest.
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Date: 2/25/2011 5:56:00 PM
Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest of Constance, Tahera
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Date: 2/21/2011 6:27:00 PM
An interesting approach to the contest,Tahera.This is a melodious write!---kashinath
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Date: 2/20/2011 12:52:00 AM
wow, you did GREAT with the picture. One of the best, Tahera!
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Date: 2/19/2011 3:57:00 PM
Apsara sounds radiant, Tahera. You received inspiration from the picture and added your mythological history into this fine work. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/18/2011 7:10:00 AM
Reads like a winning work..I am so glad that I chose this one to read this morn..Thanks for stopping by ..Good luck in the contest..Sara
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Date: 2/17/2011 9:35:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest.
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Date: 2/17/2011 9:02:00 PM
What a lovely entry for Constance's contest. It is pervasively descriptive.
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Date: 2/17/2011 8:57:00 PM
WOWIE, THis deserves a highest rating. It is simply gorgeous, Tahera. And this line here is just one of the many beautiful images it evokes: My hand plays music with ripples
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