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Shakuni, the Word-Seller-H

(The scene from Movie Ulzhan, Drama/German screened at 2007 Festival de Cannes) ( English Style) I met, Shakuni, in a foreign land He was a seller of precious words He travelled a lot and the words he sold. I met, Shakuni, in a foreign land. Sold words like “Moksha” an Indian word Meaning a peaceful death without bad deeds I met Shakuni, in a foreign land He was a seller of precious words. I met Shakuni,in a foreign land He was a seller of precious words In words“O.K., Ciao,” not interested I met Shakuni, in a foreign land. He liked “saudade”, the Portuguese word Meaning melancholy, longing andlove I met Shakuni, in a foreign land He was a seller of precious words. I met Shakuni, in a foreign land He was a seller of precious words Sold “Dharma” duty and law combined I met Shakuni, in a foreign land Sold“Tarof” an Iranian word, Meaning to refuse something of wishes I met Shakuni, in a foreign land He was a seller of precious words ================================== Honorable Mention Contest : The Troilet Movie scene of Andrea Dietrich *Shakuni is a character in the Movie Ulzhan. Une Coproduction Franco-Germano-Kazakh. *Shakuni is a villainous character in the Hindu Epic Mahabharata. Shakuni, a Sanskrit word means a cheat, very skilled in playing dice.

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Date: 8/6/2010 11:55:00 AM
Congratulations Dr.Ram on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "Movie Scene Triolet". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/5/2010 8:20:00 AM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your HM in Andrea's contest .. the write encourages one to view the movie as well.. a brilliant piece and another honor for u to enjoy my friend..with luv..
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Date: 8/5/2010 8:02:00 AM
Moksha great word to be sold c: congrats on this great triolet :D
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Date: 8/5/2010 7:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your HM with this AWESOME intelligent poetry Dr. Ram. Soupmail.
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