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Allama Muhammed Iqbal Written by Faisal Hanif by Faisal Hanif, from I-Like-RhymesMost of us, poetry lovers or others, have read Allama Muhammed Iqbal at least some of him somewhere. To many he remained hard-to-understand philosopher poet. Iqbal has written pure poetry too which is equally remarkable. I like Dr Iqbal, one my favourite poets. I find his poetry the most interesting, most intriguing and most touching. It leaves an indelible mark on reader's mind. I vitalize his style also his gift for conciseness and frugality.
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on So You Want To Be A Writer by Charles Bukowski, 5 hours ago
so true
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If I had not read Bukowski, all of my poems would never have gone from my brain and soul though my vains into ink on to print pages -
on La Niņa de Guatemala (Verso IX) by Jose Marti, 6 hours agoFrom guest Karen (contact)
es hermoso!! la verdad qe me encanta. nunca me voi a olvidar la primera vez qe lo leí junto a mi novio! te amo fede! (L) -
on A Woman to her Lover by Christina Walsh, 8 hours agoFrom guest guest poem lover (contact)
lovely just lovely, powerfull opoes men physicall ablity over women
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