Short Mannan Poems

dancing silent waves
timid wary light of hope...
a ship comes home

By- Tahera Mannan...

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The pure force of a loving heart.....
transforms darkness to enchanting light

By Tahera Mannan...

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dark green lotus leaves
soft throne of the old bullfrog
life passes by

04/10/2011
By- Tahera Mannan
Theme-Lily pads and frogs....

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dry tree in window
lonely cuckoo softly sings
tender leaves may come

By Tahera Mannan
Contest- Aa Haiku from your Window
Sponsor- Micheal J Falotico...

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The true blue sapphire
Against her breast shines softly
Igniting warm fire
Into his hard cruel heart
That lusts for the rich blue gem

By-Tahera Mannan...

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Wedding dress of the blue sky
Sprayed with shiny golden stars
Laid amid silver flowers
Angels sprinkled soft dew drops

By-Tahera Mannan
Contest- Hammock of the sky in Tanaga...

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heat from earth rises
caressing my humid skin
dry spell gently grills
the fragrant jasmine blossoms
under electric halo
night awaits a balmy morn

By Tahera Mannan

14/07/2011...

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her own family
till death or eternity
home came the new bride

unsure and alone
mom-in-law takes a strong stand
history repeats

By-Tahera Mannan
For Dr. Ram's contest...

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Blood dripping on the cherry....
                                              from the robin’s neck...
By-Tahera Mannan
Contest- One Amazing Line
By-Constance~A Rambling Poet~...

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Little angel smiles
Holds the world in tiny hands
Sings new golden songs
Sent especially by Him
To make world a better place

By-Tahera Mannan
For Linda Marie’s ‘Baby Babbles’ contest...

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cold foggy day
misty bridge
presence felt

dark hot eyes
aglow with pain
reaching out

my eyes devour
the stillness
fingers touch

By- Tahera Mannan
For Michael’s contest, ‘Eyes First Meet’...

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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...

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Of one unborn dream
Lone in a magical wood
Dressed like a princess
Catching a soft falling star
That'll make wishes come true

By- Tahera Mannan

For the contest-'Tanka me a Dream' sponsored by Micheal J Falotico....

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The music is set, no demands met
Time to meditate and observe
Not to see what is pleasant
Or loss which is painful
But the true new path
Deep silence
And music
Mind and
Me

By- Tahera Mannan
For Dr. Ram’s ‘Music and Meditation’ contest...

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Your birthday in knocking on the door
Time to air some candles out
You need a new one today
Well that’s no cause to pout
Be sure to thank the Lord each day
To give you enough strength
To blow that new one out
Happy Birthday!!!!

By- Tahera Mannan...

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Dusk settled on light green trees
Timid mongoose peeped
Padded feet in the alley
Cool breeze thru leaves seeped
 It started to feast
On old canned fish and stale meat
Stars twinkles in east


27/9/12
BY-Tahera Mannan
Contest- Wonder Of Dusk In Seguidilla...

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Tahera
Wife, mother, daughter, teacher
Daughter of Sajjad and Nusrat
Lover of Moiz, flowers and chocolates
Who feels love, pain and gratitude
Who fears failure, snakes and tall buildings
Who would like to see Venice, Italy and Australia
Resident of Nagpur, India
Mannan...

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The blessed sacred month is here
Wake up, be enlightened, do not fear
The soul is again free from confusion

Raise your hands in prayers
Give away those boastful airs
And glimpse Almighty’s perfection

03/08/2011
By Tahera Mannan

For Dr. Ram’s “Tail-Rhyme Contest”...

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By-Tahera Mannan

A  gentle warmth tapped at my old door
Green leaves slipped out from under white
A sensual breeze caressed
The flowers and ripe fruits
His warm breath touched me
As our lips met
Butterflies
Softly
Blush

For Micheal’s ‘nonet me a spring kiss’ contest...

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embers
or fallen stars
glowing within
dead yet very alive
beholder of memories
departed

ashes
behind the hearth
a constant ache
sunlight silently trapped
amongst the living flames
come awake
By Tahera Mannan
30/10/2012
For Nette’s VIEWS FROM A VIGNETTE contest

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old horn
new age begins
hands turn the cycle back
as men to old tribes is inclined
the bright new iron, the axe, the helmet
those swords of yesterday arise
weary world turns again
to a past world’s
old horn

03/09/13
By Tahera Mannan
For Nette’s  Just Nine Lines contest, visual 2...

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Silent midnight, crescent moon overhead
Molten silver shimmered on dewy grass
Tender jasmine and vibrant marigold
Danced with the gentle breeze
As softly it caressed my sleepy cheeks
Resting on his warm loving shoulder
10/09/2011

By Tahera Mannan
For Constance’s “ Six Lines Of Poetry, Please” contest...

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Green and golden vibrantly shines
on soft red lines
as summer dew
is gentle blue

The hues of the peacock feather
in all weather
fills one with love
in gentle cove

Silver blessings fall from above
labour of love
feathers unfold
a bird of gold

10/10/12
By- Tahera Mannan
Contest- Just A Minute!

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There was once a blonde from Jersey
Looked like a flamboyant gypsy
Married an Italian
A pure bred stallion
Now the couple looked most sexy

They honeymooned in Italy
Walked the pristine beach daily
With flowers in hand
This way they had planned
To enjoy this short life gaily

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By- Tahera Mannan...

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The soul left the cares below
A little sad to let it all melt
And looked towards the light aglow
Darkness all around he felt
No idea what fate he will be dealt
When sparks around him started to fly
As he was sucked up in this fiery belt
The time had come to say his final goodbye

22/07/2011
By Tahera Mannan
For Nette’s ‘Hutain this one’ contest...

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