Dark Eyes

cold foggy day
misty bridge
presence felt

dark hot eyes
aglow with pain
reaching out

my eyes devour
the stillness
fingers touch

By- Tahera Mannan
For Michael’s contest, ‘Eyes First Meet’
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 5:46 AM
Congratulations on your win Tahera in the contest "Eyes First Meet" sponsored by Michael Falotico. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 7:27 PM
lovely entry Tahera, congrats on your win
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Oh, here is another one I just loved the first time I saw it.congratulations on your win, Tahera,this one was awesome.
Neels Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations Tahera, on your win in in Michael's contest.. Hope your weekend is a good one ;)
Poet Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Congrats Tahera on another super win with this beautiful write--kashinath
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April 2, 2011 at 2:21 AM
love these first time round, even better second time, very profound are these, your words say so much Tahera. Harry
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April 2, 2011 at 1:53 AM
Many congrats on your BIG WIN, Tahera. Wonderful string Senryu. Lainie
Phookan Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 1:32 AM
Fabulous write in very few words.Congratulations on your win.Gautami
K. Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 12:03 AM
few words but with such an impact, really enjoyed this one, Tahera :) Super congrats on your win :) hugs
Johnson Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Very nice. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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April 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Congratulations on your win...Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on the fifth place win in the contest of Michael, Tahera
Onclaud Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM
devouring, tahera.. congrats on winning big here! :) hugggs, nette
Haick Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Amazing win Tahera! Congratulations on your 5th Place Win in Michael's Contest. Always, Annalise
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April 1, 2011 at 2:38 PM
It's great to see your poem in the winners' circle, Tahera. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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April 1, 2011 at 2:24 PM
COngrats my dear on your win in my contest...luv Michael
Sweetheart Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Congrats Tahera on your wonderful win in Michael's cool contest my friend.. for this exciting entry ... enjoy another chart topping win so well deserved my friend..
Horsman Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 7:57 AM
I like these, Tahera, good luck in contest. Harry
Fraser Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Wonderful Senryu series Tahera, a joy to read this Sunday afternoon. Good luck in Michael's contest....:)
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March 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM
I really like the way his dark eyes reached out and devoured you. Love at first sight for sure, Tahera. Best wishes in Michael's contest! Love, Carolyn
Parker Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM
The cold, still, darkness is artfully eclipsed by the searing eyes! A well-conceived verse.
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 7:23 AM
oh, it's bluesy, but so wonderful too. eyes devour the stillness. This is an awesome line. I hope this does well. So descriptive, sweetie!
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