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You Are My Durga

You are the earth and you are the mother You are my Durga - you can multi-tusk Of your children, let me be the father You work really hard, from dawn to dusk You are my Durga - you can multi-tusk You play so many roles - in daily chore You work really hard, from dawn to dusk Raising children, doing your job and more You play so many roles - in daily chore Mother, teacher, daughter, friend, wife and all Raising children, doing your job and more You are present - at every beck and call Mother, teacher, daughter, friend, wife and all You are perfect in each role you perform You are present - at every beck and call Let's worship Durgas and make it a norm You are perfect in each role you perform Of your children, let me be the father Let's worship Durgas and make it a norm You are the earth and you are the mother 08.03.16 Durga is the principal form of the Goddess, also known as Devi and Shakti in Hinduism. Durga the mahashakti, the form and formless, is the root cause of creation, preservation and annihilation. My dedication on International Women's Day. (10 syllables per line)

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Teddy Kimathi

Date: 4/13/2016 8:29:00 AM

Greetings Anindya. Congrats for your well, deserved first placement in the contest!!! ;-)

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/26/2016 9:05:00 PM

Thanks & warm regards, Bobby

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/7/2016 8:23:00 PM

Such a sweet and sentimental ode to your wife, Anindya. "multi-task" is spot on, I believe! They ought to have multiple arms with all the stuff that's on their plates. Congrats on a worthy win ... you are mutli-talented, I think, with the way you take on different forms, and still manage to excel.

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/11/2016 12:48:00 AM

You got the right image in your beautiful imaginative mind. The Avatar of Durga we worship in our state has ten hands. Tim, you are great, so you find greatness in everything - even in an ordinary person like me. Your encouragements keep me moving. Thanks for everything. Hugs, Bobby

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/7/2016 1:28:00 PM

Bobby, when I see your name I know I am about to read something meaningfull, something I will enjoy and like or love, this poem doesn't disappoint! A beautiful tribute and a wonderful first place win that is most deserving my friend! Congratulations! #7. ; )

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/11/2016 12:40:00 AM

I feel truly humbled, dear Connie. Sorry for late in responding, these days my schedules are hectic. Your expectations will encourage me to cross my own limits. Thanks for everything. Hugs, Bobby

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/7/2016 9:27:00 AM

Hi Bobby, Congratulations on your win in the contest. An excellent work as always Bobby. Has to be a seven my friend....Mike.

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/11/2016 12:35:00 AM

Thanks a lot my dear friend, Vlad. Hugs, Bobby

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/7/2016 4:26:00 AM

Thank you for commenting my comment Bobby... Linda *

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/11/2016 12:33:00 AM

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2016 10:02:00 PM

Bobby, Congrats on your "Pantoum --Poet's Choice Win." ~LINDA~

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/7/2016 4:22:00 AM

Thanks lot Linda. XOXO, Bobby

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/5/2016 4:14:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/7/2016 4:21:00 AM

Thanks a lot Sara. Hugs, Bobby

Balveen Cheema

Date: 4/5/2016 12:49:00 PM

One of her roles-to help you win, Bobby! Congrats at the topmost slot!

Balveen Cheema
Date: 4/7/2016 5:28:00 AM

And all this before Durga Puja! Good going, Bobby! Since you have become her favourite, I'm going to seek her blessings and favours, too. Love...

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/7/2016 4:20:00 AM

LOL! So very true. She has encouraged me to start writing again. She opened my Facebook account and gifted me an android phone, so that I can write on the go. Thank you friend... hugs, Bobby

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/5/2016 4:49:00 AM

Very wonderful Anindya.. much deserved top podium.. big congrats!

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/7/2016 4:16:00 AM

Thanks a lot Dr.Sharma. Respectful greetings, Bobby

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/5/2016 1:55:00 AM

Seldom an international day and a poem go hand in hand so matchingly as your Durga does... Congratulations at the peak....

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/7/2016 4:15:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Sir. Truly honoured. Being a Marketing professional, I like to write for the mass using common words and simple gait. Your compliments are blessings to me. Respectful greetings, Bobby

Meenakshi Raina

Date: 4/4/2016 10:55:00 PM

Well said.... and congratulations on your win!

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/5/2016 12:11:00 AM

Thanks a lot Meenakshi. Warm regards, Bobby

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/4/2016 8:20:00 PM

Congratulations Anindya, wonderful write and win...

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/4/2016 9:46:00 PM

Thanks a lot Charlie. Warm regards, Bobby

Eve Roper

Date: 4/4/2016 7:24:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your great win!!!! Hugs Eve

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/4/2016 9:44:00 PM

Thanks a lot Eve. Hugs, Bobby

Lu Loo

Date: 4/4/2016 5:44:00 PM

Anindya, congrats on your top placement in the contest! :)-luloo

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/4/2016 9:43:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Luloo. Hugs, Bobby

Stephen Pennell

Date: 4/4/2016 4:46:00 PM

congrats on your top spot well done stephen

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/4/2016 9:41:00 PM

Thank you Stephen. Hugs, Bobby

Jan Allison

Date: 4/4/2016 4:26:00 PM

Many congrats Bobby a lovely inspirational poem . I too found it easier to write my second poem for this contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 4/4/2016 9:40:00 PM

Thanks a lot Jan. Hugs, Bobby

Eve Roper

Date: 3/9/2016 5:27:00 PM

Love your inspirational poem, Anindya, and I like that you used the Pantoum form it is perfect as your other poem!!! Hugs Eve

Anindya Mohan Tagore
Date: 3/9/2016 7:51:00 PM

Thanks a lot Eve for your visit and encouraging words. When I read the details of Pantoum form, I thought, I won't be able to write one. Then I saw, very few people are trying it, so I gave it a try. The second one came in a flick. Thanks for asking us to write in this amazing form. Hugs back, Bobby