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Taj Mahal

Noor* of Taj Mahal, jeweled in red stone 
 death or love, tranquil oasis alone
 rich jasper and jade hanging on its walls
 in cold melody, mourning music falls

 Mesmerizing bride in gossamer gown
 Veil reveals... the majestic palace crown.
 A medley of corsage strewn in sealed dream
 opulent facade,  beauty is the theme  

Pale blue sky in her iconic magic 
 wax melded moonlight triumphs a tragic 
 covenant of love, splendor celebrates
 passion so strong will never recreate

 Aurora of a queen in marble white
 glinting Yamuna*, her sole copyright. 




* Noor is an urdu word meaning Light
* Yamuna is the river on the banks of which Taj Mahal lies. 
Taj Mahal means Crown of the Palace 

19th July 2019


Sponsor	William Kekaula
Contest Name	ILMO My Mom 06-24-29-08-04-09--90th Heavenly Birthday--The Most Beautiful Sonnet

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Date: 7/30/2021 8:36:00 PM
Very beautiful and creative write. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/30/2021 3:26:00 PM
Congratulations, Debjani, on your win in Brian's contest. Such a great theme for a sonnet - a monument signifying love and romance, and also death. Best wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 2/11/2020 11:45:00 AM
Awesome, Debjani. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish.
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Date: 2/11/2020 4:09:00 AM
Wonderful imagery, Debjani. Congrats on your 3rd place win!
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Date: 2/11/2020 1:47:00 AM
Debjani, congrats on your win.
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Date: 9/18/2019 5:59:00 PM
Very beautiful. Congratulations! "Aurora of a queen in marble white glinting Yamuna*, her sole copyright. "***Niyna
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Date: 8/18/2019 6:29:00 PM
This poem is spectacular Debjani. I am so happy it won or I may have missed reading it. Congratulations on your 2nd place win! This poem is going into my Faves! xxoo
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Date: 8/12/2019 11:11:00 PM
BIG CONGRATS to win top. Blessing.
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Date: 8/12/2019 8:08:00 PM
Wonderful! Mesmerizing poem. Congrats on your win
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Date: 7/28/2019 10:08:00 AM
Debjani, I like this poem. Thank you for this allegorical gift and description of the jewel of India in Agra and the river Yamuna. -Richard
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Date: 7/19/2019 4:07:00 PM
gorgeous poetry, Debjani!
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Date: 7/19/2019 7:08:00 AM
A beautiful sonnet, Debjani! Filled with colorful splendor! The finish of your poem beautiful and unique!
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Date: 7/19/2019 1:17:00 AM
Excellent sonnet. Enjoyed reading it.
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Date: 7/18/2019 3:51:00 PM
This certainly is a beautiful sonnet, Debjani.
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