Patting My Back

My hands were
Alone that
Patted my back
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM
A wonderful haiku, i am glad you are proud of yourself.. take care..pd
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November 3, 2012 at 2:04 AM
hahaha, cute way to express this thought. Just had to check out a haiku of yours before I go offline.
Yamin Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Thanks Andrea. Try all the genres I have written to give me benefit of your observations. Sharing this Haiku on Poetrysoup has made so many hands pat my back
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June 26, 2012 at 7:32 AM
I want to thank you so much for your kind words on my writings Mohammad. I am so far behind on everything including my life away from PoetrySoup. So will you please forgive me if I am not right on top of my comments and thank you's. I am trying. It is a pleasure to read your poetry today as I leave you this thank you. Love and blessings, Carol
Yamin Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 6:58 PM
I mean every word of my praise, Carol. Your absence was a loss to your readers. I hope you will make it up soon.
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April 15, 2012 at 2:20 AM
What a nice way to recognize your accomplishments! I believe you know yourself better than anybody else. I love the deep thought behind your Haiku. Your kind comments inspire this humble brain to think more and keep writing. Dalila
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November 3, 2012 at 7:14 PM
Thanks for your uplifting comment, Dalila. With all of you patting my back over this Haiku I am feeling adequately redeemed. I am grateful
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February 3, 2012 at 7:50 AM
I'm patting you on the back too Mohammed, friends need to be appreciated. Thank you for your support with my book and the explanation of seasons where you live, Those things are interesting to know. Luv, Lizzie.
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February 4, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Thanks for visiting my Haiku for the second time. I am grateful to you for your comments.Lizzie -Mohammad
Clark Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 5:55 AM
Nice Haiku Sometimes you have to credit yourself if others do not
Yamin Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Thanks for your uplifting comments, Kevin. How right you are when you say "You have to credit yourself if others do not". I pat your back. Regards. -Mohammad
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February 1, 2012 at 7:13 PM
great haiku sir, i can relate to this. simple but so full of meaning.
Yamin Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Thanks, Mia for sending my Haiku the basket full of praise. I gratefully acknowledge. Love. -Mohammad
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January 25, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Good you can do that, a pat on the back makes it all worthwhile. Good to see you again my friend. Hope all is well with you.
Yamin Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Thanks for your encouraging comments and for your good wishes, Elizabeth. You are such a good soul. God Bless you.
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January 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Wonderful Haiku. Sometimes we have to give ourselves credit/support because no one else will. Good message. Best, Don
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January 26, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Thanks for your encouraging comments, Don. You have perceived the inner meaning of the Haiku. It is commendable. Regards. -Mohammad
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 7:41 AM
I wish I had a better understanding on the forms of poetry so I could give you a clear confident comment on your writing. I will tell you I do love reading poetry. I thank you for sharing yours today I enjoyed reading it Mohammad. Love, Carol
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January 26, 2012 at 11:48 AM
I am glad you enjoyed reading my Haiku, Carol. Thanks for your comments. Out of my latest posts you appear to have read this one only. I would like your comments on others as well so as to improve. -Mohammad
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January 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Well done in eight words Mohammad!oxox love Anne-Lise
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January 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Thanks for your kind comments, Anne. You are so kind, Love. -Mohammad
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