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Abdul Malik Mandani

Summer Swallow

One smile does not a laughter make
Nor one teardrop in the dust, a lake.


~Contest: Rhyming couplet#3
~Sponsor: L Milton Hankins.

Copyright © Abdul Malik Mandani | Year Posted 2021

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Paulette Calasibetta

October 19, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Abdul, Congratulations~your poems imagery is very poignant; a message we should carry with us always. Blessings, Paulette

October 18, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Dear Abdul, your beautiful couplet is expressive and impressive. So touching! Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

October 18, 2021 at 11:53 AM

Dropping back with many congrats on your win Abdul:-) hugs Jan xx

Francis J Grasso

October 18, 2021 at 8:26 AM

Lovely sentiment, beautifully expressed! Congratulations, Abdul! ...Fran

October 18, 2021 at 8:05 AM

That's so lovely, Abdul. It gives one pause Congratulations on your win!

October 18, 2021 at 7:05 AM

Well penned, Abdul, Congrats on your win ~

October 18, 2021 at 5:31 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.

Krish Radhakrishna

October 18, 2021 at 1:01 AM

Nice one! deserving of a top spot!!

L Milton Hankins

October 17, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Abdul, this is a very touching couplet rich with meaning...and truth. Congratulations on your high placement out of fifty entries. Good work!

October 7, 2021 at 11:57 AM

well written rhyme Abdul:-) hugs Jan xx

October 6, 2021 at 6:12 PM

Hi Abdul, This is a well-written and deep entry for the contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening;-) Alexis

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