Gandhi

experimented
          with 
                truth

fought
          for 
              freedom

fought 
          for 
              peace

breathless
         
              struggle

was

forced to
        stop
 
              breathing
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Anaya Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I love how you spread the words for a dramatic moment, Gandhi lives eternally through poetes like you. Sorry to miss this, Thriveni!
mysore Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I am glad you chose to read this write dear friend, thank you so much for your kind words, I am grateful to you for your precious time and read dear poet. thank you.
Read Avatar
March 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Not many leaders are known for the truth, Gandhi was the exception.
mysore Avatar
March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Yes he was dear poet, would not have been possible if born three decades later though. Thank you for your kind visit, I always look forward to with joy. Thank you very much dear poet.
Buhagiar Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
He was a great man. Well done for your win.
mysore Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. Thank you for your precious time and read. Thank you.
Jones Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Wonderful tribute! Congratulations on your win!
mysore Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
How can I celebrate without your cheers dear friend, I am most happy when you visit my page with sweet words. I am glad you like it. Thank you very much dear.
Crandall Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Inspirational man. I think your formatting really makes you read the words.
mysore Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Thank you for your kind visit dear friend. I am glad you call Gandhi as inspirational. Thank you so much.
Kerr Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Dear Thriveni, Congratulations on your selection with this incisive, insightful tribute. It encapsulates so much in an economy of verse. Howard
mysore Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Your kind visit and words means so much to me dear poet. Thank you very much. Thank you.
Ashley Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Dear Thriveni, your poem is so very expressive and poignant even with a minimum of words, such is the power of your golden pen. A potent tribute to a venerated man, Gandhi, a man of peace. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
mysore Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Your kind visit and words keeps me going dear poet. Thank you very much for your time, thank you for the blessings dear poet. Thank you.
Andresen Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
- A great tribute to Gandhi, thriveni :) -
mysore Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Thank you dear friend. blood is on our flag, pity. Your visit means so much to me dear poet, thank you very much.
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