In Laws

her own family
till death or eternity
home came the new bride

unsure and alone
mom-in-law takes a strong stand
history repeats

By-Tahera Mannan
For Dr. Ram's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ali Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Tahera, the best poems are the ones that are short and leave the readers thinking... this is one of them. Congratulations on the win.
Freeman Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Tahera, good to see your poem honored near the top. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest Tahera. Love, Carol
Horne Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Many congrats, Tahera : )
Rutherford Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Superb senryu Tahera , congratulations on your win. Anne
Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations on your win with this well written senryu set, Tahera!
Guzzi Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 8:30 PM
sad state of affairs some parents never let their kids grow up! Congrad's on your big win. Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 3:35 PM
yo yo way to go Tahera my friend on a fabulous second place win in the contest with this super cool write luv.. oh so grand..
Song Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 3:05 PM
And the cycle continues, doesn't it? Witty write and glad u won with this one! Congrats, Tahera! Gwendolen
Mehta Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Congratulations on the second place win in my contest, Tahera
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Yes, and sometimes someone breaks the pattern. But history often repeats! Nice one, Tahera.
Mehta Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Thanks for the entry, Tahera
Seraphin Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 11:12 PM
* “Quite Interesting Opening Stanza * 'Till Death or Eternity' * Yet I Do See It Now * Dear Gifted & Beautiful Tahera. * Tis Now The Second Verse More Abstract Unto My Eyes * Smile * But Somehow I Find It All Very Lovely * Must Be Because It Was Brushed By Your Beauty * A Soft & Sweeet Poetess. * And I Love The Fact That Mom Is Standing Tall * Hugs & Kisses * Kisses & Hugs * Always & Forever * Sarah” *
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May 20, 2011 at 10:25 PM
I hope your mother-in-law treats you well, Tahera. Wishing you success in Dr. Ram's contest! I have been wondering about your surgery. Have you had it yet? You're in my prayers. I've been having health problems too. Take care, sweetie. Love, Carolyn
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May 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM
can see the flow Tahera with generation after generation repeating same .. good luck in the contest with this poignant write my friend.. luv..
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