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Exalted by Vedas, epitome: Ganesh; exculpates us of sins. Evidence of tameness, Exhausted to our ends; exploited as transport. Evinces a paradox! 18/09/16 Pleiades E by Kim Merryman- PLACED 8 42 syllables, 6 in each line ( howmaysyllables.com) (Ganesh is Lord Ganesha in Vedas)

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Date: 9/26/2016 11:16:00 AM
Excellent poem. Congrats a lot. A 7. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/26/2016 12:06:00 PM
Thanks for the read and so nice comment. I'm honored by the high rating. Reg Sunita :)
Date: 9/25/2016 8:24:00 PM
coming around again to say congratulations! Luv, Andrea
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/25/2016 11:09:00 PM
Thanks so much Andrea for your precious time you gave me again for the compliment. Yours "eggs" were so good! :D Hugs!!
Date: 9/25/2016 6:59:00 PM
Sunita, I love that you paid reverence to Lord Ganesha in this wonderful Pleiades. Wish I had thought to do that. Your poem is very well written and it is better than mine in my opinion. Congratulations on your placement! 7 ; )
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/25/2016 10:44:00 PM
Thanks for such honest words, I'm honored. Frankly, I'm not deceived with what I was offered even if it has been so many NAs by now. I write mostly to share and the contests give me food for thoughts. I had never even dreamed of writing poetry along these lines. I leave the details of judging to the sponsor/judge(s) as at times I accept there a grammatical mistake somewhere that I ignored and correct after the contest. Some sponsor ignore this but some as the rule is, do not. Your poem deserves its applaud. Congrats for being such versatile and skillful writer. Wish to learn from you. :) All the best.Thanks.
Date: 9/22/2016 5:46:00 PM
Congrats. Again you have made good write.
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/22/2016 9:34:00 PM
Thanks so much friend. Glad for the read and appreciation! :)
Date: 9/22/2016 1:42:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Sunita :)
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/22/2016 9:33:00 PM
Thanks Laura, so kind of you to stop by. All the best with your writings. Sunita :)
Date: 9/22/2016 1:02:00 PM
Many congrats Sunita - I wrote a 2nd poem on elephants but still haven't posted it:-) hugs jan xx
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/22/2016 9:32:00 PM
Hi thanks for the read and appreciation. Eager to read it. Good luck for your endeavours. :) Sunita
Date: 9/22/2016 12:31:00 PM
- I think it's a nice thing to do, to congratulate all one by one - in the contest I participate in - As a little "thank you for the match" regards ..... - Some I have read before and others not - It will always take some time, a long list of winners - But for me it is common courtesy and a pleasure to congratulate you Sunita :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/22/2016 9:21:00 PM
I enjoy reading all the poems in the different contests. It opens such an interesting and wonderful path of imagination. So happy to understand the POV of other poets here. You're right a little congrats is such big encouragement. I too try keeping up with it. I appreciate your frequent visits and comments.Thanks :) Sunita
Date: 9/22/2016 9:44:00 AM
Sunita, lovely and insightful poem...Congratulations on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/22/2016 9:50:00 PM
Thanks for the read and nice comment. God bless you. :) Sunita
Date: 9/21/2016 10:50:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement..Lord Ganesha is my favorite God..Thank you for sharing this...
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/22/2016 9:11:00 PM
I adore all his images...Thanks for the visit and appreciation. :) Sunita
Date: 9/21/2016 9:08:00 PM
Sunita, I didn't realize that elephants were part of a religion. I learned something new from your creative Pleiades! Congrats on your win! Blessings!
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/21/2016 10:44:00 PM
Then I'm glad to have shared it with you and others. Lord Ganesha has head of an elephant...an interesting part of epic...Thanks for the appreciation and placement Kim. It was a pleasure writing for the contest. Congrats to all the winners, too. Good luck in your endeavors. :) Sunita
Date: 9/20/2016 7:06:00 PM
oh thanks for the side note on Ganesh. It was very helpful. Great job, Sunita. And guess what? My mom collects elephants and I got in the mail today a ruby glass elephant I purchased just for her at Christmas time. Even my husband was impressed by it!!
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/20/2016 9:43:00 PM
I think even if not linked with belief, elephants are so loving with the long nose and cute eyes that they are adored by kids and adults as well just like dinosaurs and dragons. Good choice! Thanks for sharing this Andrea! :)
Date: 9/19/2016 2:47:00 PM
Great elephant pleiades. Good luck for the contest.
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/19/2016 10:17:00 PM
Thanks friend for the visit and appreciation. :)
Date: 9/19/2016 4:24:00 AM
Just said goodbye to ganesha...and your poem so vividly makes the elephant a God and beast of burden. Congratulations on a wonderful write.
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/19/2016 12:37:00 PM
Thanks for the friendly visit and kind comment. Glad you appreciate. :) Regards Sunita
Date: 9/18/2016 9:05:00 AM
Very few Hindus in the US but I love the poem, Sunita. I wish we had elephants here in the US also, but not in zoos.
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/18/2016 9:58:00 AM
Never mind....you grasped the essential. Thanks Sunita
Date: 9/18/2016 7:16:00 AM
Very nicely written Sunita...best wishes
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/18/2016 9:57:00 AM
Thanks Joseph for the read and appreciation. :)
Date: 9/18/2016 7:04:00 AM
Great religious E's ... All the best ...
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Sunita U.D Palawon
Date: 9/18/2016 9:56:00 AM
Thanks Probir for the read and comment. Glad you appreciate..:)

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