Why

The deep valleys form my attire
Roads on which you easily tire
Hold my burning heart’s warmest fire
My heart, a shallow cry
Raw emotions, a silent pyre
We met, oh why, oh why

Tahera Mannan
03/07/2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Wow! Exquisitely presented thoughts with truly "raw emotions," Tahera. Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest! Love, Carolyn
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July 12, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Tahera, Great job on yournear the top winner. "Congratulations" Agape, Moses
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July 12, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Congratulations Tahera on your win in the "Rime Couee" contest of Dr. Ram Mehta. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 4:54 PM
Congrats on your win..Sara
Emelander Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Congrats Tahera!
Johnson Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations on a great form and win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Congrats Tahera my friend on a fantastic win with this brilliant beauty luv..in new form..
Mehta Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 1:54 PM
My congratulations on the second place win in my contest, Tahera
Poet Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 11:27 AM
A moving write here Tahera...very touching.Best wishes.
Dietrich Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 10:00 PM
This one seems full of sorrow, Tahera. It seems full of deep emotion! HOw are you, sweetie? I think I have not seen a lot of you lately!
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July 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM
oh so touching .. so dramatically penned and still asking for reasons why Tahera my friend.. so sweet... great entry for the new contest..good luck.. rhyme is so perfect my friend.. happy 4th .. fireworks sent to u from USA..luv..
Kendrick Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM
Interesting work..Read regret about a love here..Sara
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July 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM
Strong Poetry this morning.... very good.... Michael
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