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majnu
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0 posted 2002-11-06 10:28 PM


Picture Book II: Of Seldom Thought Thanks

A challenge well met with thought and passion,
To express seldom given thanks in poetic fashion;
Thus running through my list overly long,
Though reams of paper hold not all that belong,
I abandon obviousness and inside retreat,
Pushing past thought, time, and life is no small feat.
But far beyond in innerspace I find
Startling revelations of the soul shaking kind.
Isolated coincidences in time abound,
Apparent grace does my life surround.
There are such clear signs present,
As to force doubt of doubt and make one repent.
So my thanks for all good things large and small,
And for the infinite chance that together binds us all.


© Copyright 2002 Zaheer Abbas Ali - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-11-06 10:33 PM


Oh my dear friend, this is fabulous, incredible, wonderful. You are simply flourishing here. I love this. Every single thankful word. It is just superb!
Connel
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2 posted 2002-11-06 10:40 PM


Good Word from a great poet... Good job.

I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait.

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3 posted 2002-11-07 12:07 PM


Zaheer,

I enjoyed this little poetic thank you very much

                      Dawn

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4 posted 2002-11-07 06:31 AM


quote:
I abandon obviousness and inside retreat,
Pushing past thought, time, and life is no small feat. ...
So my thanks for all good things large and small,
And for the infinite chance that together binds us all.


Zaheer...you met the challenge, and I applaud you.  Thank you so much for participating...these are excellent lines...

majnu
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5 posted 2002-11-07 11:35 AM


rose, thanks for the constant support.

connel, ty for the compliments.

dawn, thank YOU for reading and replying.

sunshine, wow, I've been quoted (even if it is only to myself), I feel important!

-majnu
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NewEnglandlazurlu
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6 posted 2002-11-07 05:32 PM


'... So my thanks for all good things large and small,
And for the infinite chance that together binds us all...'

FANTASTIC!

Hugs, Marti

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