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Hope of Despair

Mutaal Mooquin December 27, 2007

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#4 Posted by quin on January 20, 2008 7:10:22 am
Nikhat, Yes, those sages and their sayings are timeless and priceless gems which are never forgotten by a heart that beats. Thanks for your comments.
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#3 Posted by Nikhat on January 6, 2008 4:32:25 am
Oh I just got the chance to read your poem. Nice,touching and thanks for acknowleding my name. Amazing na? How even after centuries passed words of these sages are still so incredibly true, precisely suited for all times, wise and inspirational.
Nikhat Riaz
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#2 Posted by quin on January 3, 2008 9:28:34 am
Re #1
Mark Twain once said, "I can live for two months on a good compliment." I never totally understood it, until now. Thanks for encouraging words Guarana. These days I am feeling quite distraught too by the ills of our common home, our beautiful blue planet suffering at our own hands. I have written a few poems on these issues. But I am not sure if Chowk is a proper platform for that. I have posted some on my iLog. I would love to get some feedback.
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#1 Posted by guarana on January 1, 2008 6:10:11 pm
Beautiful poem, drenched in sadness and the desperation of despair.
Thanks Mutaal, and keep 'em coming!!
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