Afzal Nusker Poet Verse

Pic Motifs: Visual 1

An Enchanted Lamp-post

Neither the serenade of crickets
nor the waltz of moths
could appease her enough.
Secluded in a glass castle
her glowing beauty flickers,
unaware of the blazing beast 
trapped within.


Date: 11/16/2017

Note: For the contest (Pic Motifs) by Nette Onclaud.
          *Placed Fourth*

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Richard Lamoureux March 6, 2018 at 8:31 AM I enjoyed reading this one again. How have you been? Afzal Nusker March 9, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thanks Richard for asking. I'm fine, just been busy but I do miss reading all you Soupers. I'll be back soon hopefully.

John Fleming January 1, 2018 at 7:30 AM Hello, Afzal...not heard from you in a while. Hope your Christmas was a peaceful and joyous one? Please allow me to wish you all the very best for the New Year. My warmest regards as ever. :) john Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:25 AM Thank yo very much, John. I know I haven't visited you for a while. I'm going to do it right now, Dear Friend.

Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2017 at 8:58 AM I can see why this one won’t. Congrats. Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2018 at 7:08 PM I meant to say I can see why this one won. Congrats again. Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:23 AM Thanks, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2017 at 9:40 PM Hi, Afzal. I am in a rush tonight and don't see new poems from you. Let me know when you have one up, ok? Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:23 AM Surely I will when I do, Dear Andrea.

Maria Williams November 25, 2017 at 7:58 AM Congrats on your high placing in the contest Afzal - well deserved...Maria Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:22 AM Thank you, Maria.

Connie Marcum Wong November 21, 2017 at 9:40 PM I love your unique entry Afzal! Congratulations on your win! : ) Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:22 AM Thank you, Connie.

Constance La France November 21, 2017 at 4:57 PM Afzal, a splendid and wonderful write. Congratulations on your win in the contest! Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:21 AM Thanks a lot, B.W.

Joanna Daniel November 21, 2017 at 6:44 AM Am not surprised you won with this beauty, Afzal, great imagination:) my heartfelt congratulations:) Afzal Nusker January 2, 2018 at 3:21 AM Thank you so much, Jo.

Eve Roper November 21, 2017 at 12:03 AM Afzal, love your imagery congratulations on your win Hugs Eve ~`* Afzal Nusker November 21, 2017 at 5:10 AM Thank you, Eve.

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2017 at 12:02 AM This was one of my favorites, Afzal. Glad to see it on the winners' list! Afzal Nusker November 21, 2017 at 5:08 AM Thank you, Andrea.

Joseph May November 20, 2017 at 4:21 PM Congrats on your win Afzal Afzal Nusker November 20, 2017 at 9:36 PM Thank you, Joseph.

Nette Onclaud November 20, 2017 at 3:38 PM afzal, stirring work that spells mystery!.. finest congrats and thanks for joining! Afzal Nusker November 20, 2017 at 9:37 PM Thank you very much, Nette.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2017 at 12:28 PM - Congratulations on your win ! :) - Afzal Nusker November 20, 2017 at 9:37 PM Thank you, Anne.

Joseph May November 18, 2017 at 7:21 PM Very well done Afzal... Afzal Nusker November 19, 2017 at 3:54 AM Thanks, Joseph.

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 12:35 AM You used your imagination on this one and made more of the picture,Afzal. Very nice. Afzal Nusker November 19, 2017 at 3:55 AM Thanks, Andrea. I hope Nette likes it too.

Maria Williams November 17, 2017 at 8:42 PM Well done Afzal. An interesting word picture concept. All the best in the contest...Maria Afzal Nusker November 19, 2017 at 3:55 AM Thank you, Maria.

Silent One November 17, 2017 at 8:04 AM You did this very well, some great words used.. Good luck in the contests.. Afzal Nusker November 19, 2017 at 3:55 AM Thank you, S.O.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 17, 2017 at 7:01 AM - A beautiful poem, Afzal :) - Best wishes in the contest and for a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Afzal Nusker November 19, 2017 at 3:56 AM Thank you so much Anne. Huggs & Regards :~)