Twinkle-toed They dance in moon-glow Melting to Honeyed touch Breaths scatter on starlit winds Igniting a flame. Darkness dreams Hanging on to stars Soul of night Burning bright Flipping blackness to starlight Heartbeats trace love lines. # Shadorma Syllable count-3/5/3/3/7/5
Beautiful 💟 🦋
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Hey, thanks 😊
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Reblogged this on richwrapper and commented:
So. Unsurprising. Another Yasmin Khan – Yassy and More – entertainment and enlightenment.
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Oh! Thank youuuuuu , Rich ! You are very very kind. Thank you 🙏🏼
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You’re gonna ruin my very costly and much worked-on and carefully crafted disguise as a disgrunt and curmudge, young Lady Yasmin! And I so do appreciate it. But, dearest Lady, coulld you kinda keep the “kinds” to a mere two-volume minimum. It is thee who are very kind and I do not fig-give a whit were the world so to find out!
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It’s kinda tough 🤓 to keep it min, now I am keepin it min, haha dear Mr.Chivalrous guy , I think not you need to disguise , but I will keep at it, you know -appreciate appreciate appreciate you 🤗
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What a wonderful love story this paints dear Yassy. 🙂 🙂
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You are right , Maggie , it’s a dream story , all dreams in the head lol. Glad to see you here, ♥️
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Of course most all the most beautiful things are in our head 🙂 hehehe 🙂 It’s always a joy seeing you too my friend 🙂
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Yeah lol that is sad and funny at the same time , don’t you think 🤔 woohooo anyways , that is life, right sweetie? Eeeeeeeeewwwe
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at least we always know there is somewhere that is always beautiful, if we will let it 🙂 In the midst of all that is bad, we can have that safety of what we create inside, and escape. Even if it is for a little while 🙂
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Yes, definitely!! A wise and thoughtful comment , Maggie. We all need our little utopia , an escape from all the pressures , a sanctuary, only I wish it would be real 🤗
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It is as real as we want it to be dear Yassy 🙂 Inside us is real 😉 isn’t it? Reading your stunning poems are real 🙂 Where they transport me to is real. For that I am thankful 🙂
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I am grateful that you read my poems. It’s heart warming to have you here talking to me. You are real, I am real , the poetry is real and so is our friendship , I am happy it takes us to a world of our own. So grateful. And I truly appreciate your wonderful presence in my life. Be here always.
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Its beautiful…simply beautiful Yassy
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Awww, thanks , Mich😊! How you been?
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Been doin great (but busy, lol) .😊😊😊
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Yeah, you take care ! 🤗🤗
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Ah, Yassy this is gorgeous. You are the Queen of Poetry and the Queen of my heart 🙏🌺🌻🤗
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Thank you, Gabby♥️🤗
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Just gorgeous. Loved every expertly penned word xxxxx
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Thank you 🙏🏼 thank you 😊
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Reblogged this on lampmagician and commented:
Love’s melting to honeyed touch ❤❤🌹
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Thank you, sweet Alaedin. I hope you are well 😊
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A beautiful poem, thank you Yasmin dear 🙏 I’m hard working but still alive 😉😘❤❤🙏🙏
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You are welcome, Alaedin.
Hard work never killed anyone , Alaedin 😊just sayin lol
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I agree with George. You write gentle words that have that certain magical ‘power’. It is a rare gift. I wish it was mine. Best regards, The Old Fool
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Thank you, Mike. What a beautiful thing to say!! Warmed my heart and soul .
I am a fan of your work , Mike . Very happy to see you posting.
Warm regards, Yasmin 😊🤗
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Flipping that switcb
The gift of a truly
enlightened poet ☀️💛
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The magic switch
Letting the light flow
Aww! David’s thoughts glow 😊
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No one knows
nor should they care
where the shadows go
For it’s the Sun☀️
that makes
all good things grow 💛
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Shadows dance
Where David walks
And the sun smiles
When David talks
The poetry flows
🌞👏💃🏽
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Oh WOW, look at you!!! Such a lovely poem, dear heart–I would choose a fave phrase, but every line is exquisite. But…I think I’ll go with “starlit winds”….ooooh, I love that!! Hope you are well–I was thinking of you just yesterday!! ❤
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Thank you my brave heart ❤️, your comment comes to me carried on starlit winds , a wiff of Avy fragrance permeates the Press.
Well, you my friend lives in my memory and my thoughts abound with your gracious ❤️
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Hugging you from faraway but near ❤
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Warm hugs 🤗, near and dear , I fear no distance
Our friendship carries substance
More hugs sent your way. Have a safe week!
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You are always SO Lovely, Yassy! I do wish you were closer so you could come visit on Thanksgiving and help me EAT all the food I’m preparing!! 🙂 ❤ I have a funny poem (re the need to diet and exercise) coming up that you might enjoy–only if you have time 🙂 🙂 Blessings to you! ❤
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Thank you 😊 Avy, it’s good talking to you. Happy thanksgiving sweetheart, I would love to visit and partake of all that awesome yummy food ❤️ but maybe one day, you never know , it’s a small world but till then we will keep talking here ❤️
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Wouldn’t that be something, if you could visit!!💕
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Yes yes yes 🌞👍
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😊
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🤗
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This is one of your masterpieces. 💖
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That is a wonderful compliment ❤️, thank you , Sumi🤗
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A beautiful, ethereal work of art
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Thank you sweetheart 🤗
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Lovely ❤
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❤️♥️
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I adore poets willing to experiment with strict verse poetry and this Shadorma is beautifully written. If you have the time, I encourage you to visit my weekly series “Whittled Words” for highlights on many other forms. Wonderful poem!
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Okay. Thank you for appreciating my effort. It’s creative discipline, though I love free verse , I still love writing in various forms.
I would love to visit your blog.
I will , in a bit.
Have a nice day .
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Form
Each soul is formless
Seeking, like water, its home
Filling any form
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Home
The soul dreams
Of forevermore
Seeking to quench
The thirst
The shape of water
In any Form
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touché 😉
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Touché 🤩
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A superb piece, Yassy!
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Thank you, Eugenia ❤️
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My pleasure, Yassy! 😊
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☺️🤗
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😉
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♥️
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Another lovely poem, Yassy. You are on a roll.
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Thank you, Robbie, you are generous with your appreciation 🤗
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Oh man, absolutely stunning!
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Thank you, K. How’s the heat treating you 😢😭😰
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Actually I was in Rishikesh do cooler than aamchi Mumbai
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Beautiful…
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Thank you 🙏🏼
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You’re such a beautiful poet Yassy – love this
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What a beautiful thing to say, Kate. My dear Katherine. Bless you sweetheart 🤗
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You are one with words, Y. You had me dancing with the stars. I just love your use of imagery and figurative language. Sweet!! 🙂
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Thank you, D. The Divine ! Thank you heheheheh merci beaucoup 🙏🏼
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You are kindly welcome, Y 🙂
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Thank you kindly kind you 😊
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Always be humble and kind but it’s kind of bred into me. It’s in my genetic fabric. You are kindly welcome, kind you 🙂
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Your genes are made of kindness , I wonder what mine are made of ????
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All things beautiful, I am certain… 🙂
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Oy! I dunno 🤷🏻♀️
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It’s what I see 🙂
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See , oh I see! See bee 🐝
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I tend to observe, a lot… it’s a problem I am working on 🙂
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Sounds like a scientist. But it’s not a problem D. Oh d can be short for a lot of things.
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True, like a scientist (tucking that one away for later use). Yes, D or d can be the beginning, middle and’or end of many things 🙂
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You are a smart one. Interesting intellectual and insightful
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Great alliteration and thank you. Must be that ‘getting-older-wiser-smarter’ thingy people talk about
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Anybody is as old as he she feels. It’s a number calculation only. Me thinks like that.
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Age has never mattered to me. Am growing older each day but feel like I am still in my youth. It’s all numbers and I ain’t no accountant.
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You are not accountable to anybody except yourself. Know that D.
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That is truth. My choices and decisions reflect me and no one else. It’s what allows me to surviive in shark infested waters – I know who to stay away from.
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Life is like that D. There are sharks and sharks but we meet a few dolphins 🐬 too. Lol
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Ah, yes and a few beautiful butterflies 🙂
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The monarch 🦋
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Yes, of course… the monarch 🙂
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A very nice poem. Loved reading it. If you want to read some poems about nature, check out my blog- http://bloomingthoughts.home.blog
And keep up the good work
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Very good work.
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