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How to Write a Haiku Poem
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The lasting haiku of Masaoka Shiki at Horyu-ji
A haiku is a non-rhymed verse genre.There are 5 syllables in the first sentence, 7 in the second and 5 again in the last sentence.
Steps1Understand the way haiku is made. Haiku in Japanese is written in a single vertical line with seventeen sound units or mora (not strictly the same as syllables) in a rhythm of five, seven, and five. In English (a stressed language), the ideas can be expressed with a short line, a long line, and another short line. Sometimes, haiku can turn out very bad and cheesy. Pick a good topic.
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2Choose a season. Many haiku seem to focus on nature, but what they are really focusing on is a seasonal reference (not all of which are necessarily about nature). Japanese poets use a "saijiki" or season word almanac to check the seasonal association for key words that they might use in a haiku (thus the haiku is a seasonal poem, and thus often about nature, but does not have to be about nature if the seasonal reference is about a human activity). The season is important for coming up with words to use in a haiku. Because the poem has so few words, simple phrases such as "cherry blossoms" or "falling leaves" can create lush scenes, yet still reflect the feeling of the verse. Moreover, season words also invoke other poems that use the same season word, making the poem part of a rich historical tapestry through allusive variation. In Japanese, the "kigo" or season word was generally understood; "autumn breeze" might be known to express loneliness and the coming of the dark winter season
Winter usually makes us think of burden, cold, sadness, hunger, tranquility or peace. Ideas about winter can be invited with words like "snow," "ice," "dead tree," "leafless," etc.
Summer brings about feelings of warmth, vibrancy, love, anger, and many others. General summer phrases include references to the sky, beaches, heat, and romance.
Autumn brings to mind a very wide range of ideas: decay, belief in the supernatural, jealousy, saying goodbye, loss, regret, and mystery to name a few. Falling leaves, shadows, and autumn colors are common implementations.
Spring, like summer, can make one think of love, but it is usually more a sense of infatuation. Also common are themes like innocence, youth, passion, and fickleness. Blossoms, new plants, or warm rains can imply spring. For more information on seasons, go to the link listed below.
Seasonal references can also include human activities, and Japanese saijikis contain many such listings. Be aware that some references to human activities, such as Christmas, are effective season words, but require a geographical limitation; while Christmas is a winter season word in the northern hemisphere, it's a summer reference in the southern hemisphere.
3Add a contrast or comparison. Reading most haiku, you'll notice they either present one idea for the first two lines and then switch quickly to something else or do the same with the first line and last two. A Japanese haiku achieves this shift with what is called a "kireji" or cutting word, which cuts the poem into two parts. In English, it is essential for nearly every haiku to have this two-part juxtapositional structure. The idea is to create a leap between the two parts, and to create an intuitive realization from what has been called an "internal comparison." These two parts sometimes create a contrast, sometime a comparison. Creating this two-part structure effectively can be the hardest part of writing a haiku, because it can be very difficult to avoid too obvious a connection between the two parts, yet also avoid too great a distance between them that becomes obscure and unclear. The haiku poet wants to come up with the perfect words to spark the emotions (not ideas) they wish to communicate. It doesn't have to be extremely severe; it can be anything from one color to another. In English, punctuation between the two lines can create that contrast, although this is not necessary provided that the grammar clearly indicates that a shift has occurred.
4Use primarily objective sensory description. Haiku are based on the five senses. They are about things you can experience, not your interpretation or analysis of those things. To do this effectively, it is good to rely on sensory description, and to use mostly objective rather than subjective words.
5Like any other art, haiku takes practice. Basho said that each haiku should be a thousand times on the tongue. It is also important to read good haiku, and not just translations from the Japanese but the best literary haiku being written in English. To learn haiku properly, it is important to take it beyond the superficial or even sometimes incorrect ways it has been taught in most grade schools. It is important to distinguish between pseudo-haiku that says whatever it wants in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern and literary haiku that adheres to the use of season words, a two-part juxtapositional structure, and primarily objective sensory imagery.
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Monday Poem::::: "I P L Confetti"
"I P L Confetti."::::::::::::: A Poem.
Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" Views: 38
Apr 26, 2010 8:20 am Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Manohar Bhatia "IPL Confetti"
IPL is a cricket game
for the common spectator
controlled by uncommon interests.
A $4.00 billion extravaganza
is a gentleman's game
where kickbacks, betting is the name.
IPL has an emotional quotient
where crowds cry,laugh,clap,
in sadness,happiness,victory.
IPL has a happiness factor
where corporate czars are pumping $
for players,officials,go-getters,others.
IPL has a sadness factor
for those where a last ball
turns victory into a defeat.
IPL has a glamour factor
for its doors open stunningly
with cheer girls,bollywood shows,
ending with night-sky fire-works display.
Now, there is real danger to IPL
mistrusts,allegations,skull-duggery
poses a challenge to this noble game
Because,all the horses,
all the King's men cannot put
magnificient IPL on its thrown again!
--The End--
copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights reserved.
Private Reply to Manohar Bhatia Delete your post
Apr 26, 2010 8:49 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Diane Tegarden Dear Manohar,
thank you for informing us of the fate of this "game of kings", I hope it works out, for the sake of its fans.
In the last stanza, I think you meant "throne" (the seat of kings) not "thrown" (to pitch a ball).
Respectfully,
Diane T.
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
Apr 26, 2010 8:52 am re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Manohar Bhatia Di,
Thanks for your valuable comments.In the last stanza, there is typo error...it is "throne"(the seat of Kings).
Manohar Bhatia
Private Reply to Manohar Bhatia Delete your post
Apr 26, 2010 9:19 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Maya Mahant Manohar,
Your poem is so topical, all newspapers, television channels, headlining that and just that. With its scandal, puts a Bollywood movie in a shadow.
I would say,
Lalit Modi sat on a IPL Wall
Lalit Modi had a great fall
All Sharad Pawar's machinations
Couldn't put Lalit together again
Good one Manohar
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Apr 26, 2010 11:31 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
Since I don't know anything about cricket I cannot understand the implications but can nonetheless enjoy your poem.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
Apr 26, 2010 11:36 pm re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Ayub Bangroo
Wonderful poem Manohar,
This IPL has brought shame to this game of cricket.Right from the start it has looked something other than cricket.How shamelessly they befool the world.
Cricket has suffered many jolts in the recent past and this IPL has been the latest insult.
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
Apr 27, 2010 11:31 am re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Teresa Mahieu This did bring the nursery rhyme of Humpty Dumpty to mind. Not understanding the game or ramifications I still enjoy your poem greatly.
Tess
Private Reply to Teresa Mahieu
Apr 28, 2010 7:05 am re: re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Manohar Bhatia Hi Teresa,
Yes, I had the Humpty/Dumpty duo in my mind for the last stanza.Thanks maam for reading and enjoying the poem.
Manohar Bhatia
Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" Views: 38
Apr 26, 2010 8:20 am Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Manohar Bhatia "IPL Confetti"
IPL is a cricket game
for the common spectator
controlled by uncommon interests.
A $4.00 billion extravaganza
is a gentleman's game
where kickbacks, betting is the name.
IPL has an emotional quotient
where crowds cry,laugh,clap,
in sadness,happiness,victory.
IPL has a happiness factor
where corporate czars are pumping $
for players,officials,go-getters,others.
IPL has a sadness factor
for those where a last ball
turns victory into a defeat.
IPL has a glamour factor
for its doors open stunningly
with cheer girls,bollywood shows,
ending with night-sky fire-works display.
Now, there is real danger to IPL
mistrusts,allegations,skull-duggery
poses a challenge to this noble game
Because,all the horses,
all the King's men cannot put
magnificient IPL on its thrown again!
--The End--
copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights reserved.
Private Reply to Manohar Bhatia Delete your post
Apr 26, 2010 8:49 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Diane Tegarden Dear Manohar,
thank you for informing us of the fate of this "game of kings", I hope it works out, for the sake of its fans.
In the last stanza, I think you meant "throne" (the seat of kings) not "thrown" (to pitch a ball).
Respectfully,
Diane T.
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
Apr 26, 2010 8:52 am re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Manohar Bhatia Di,
Thanks for your valuable comments.In the last stanza, there is typo error...it is "throne"(the seat of Kings).
Manohar Bhatia
Private Reply to Manohar Bhatia Delete your post
Apr 26, 2010 9:19 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Maya Mahant Manohar,
Your poem is so topical, all newspapers, television channels, headlining that and just that. With its scandal, puts a Bollywood movie in a shadow.
I would say,
Lalit Modi sat on a IPL Wall
Lalit Modi had a great fall
All Sharad Pawar's machinations
Couldn't put Lalit together again
Good one Manohar
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Apr 26, 2010 11:31 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
Since I don't know anything about cricket I cannot understand the implications but can nonetheless enjoy your poem.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
Apr 26, 2010 11:36 pm re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Ayub Bangroo
Wonderful poem Manohar,
This IPL has brought shame to this game of cricket.Right from the start it has looked something other than cricket.How shamelessly they befool the world.
Cricket has suffered many jolts in the recent past and this IPL has been the latest insult.
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
Apr 27, 2010 11:31 am re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Teresa Mahieu This did bring the nursery rhyme of Humpty Dumpty to mind. Not understanding the game or ramifications I still enjoy your poem greatly.
Tess
Private Reply to Teresa Mahieu
Apr 28, 2010 7:05 am re: re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: " I P L Confetti" #
Manohar Bhatia Hi Teresa,
Yes, I had the Humpty/Dumpty duo in my mind for the last stanza.Thanks maam for reading and enjoying the poem.
Manohar Bhatia
Monday Poem:::::::::::::::: __________ "Change"________
__________"Change"________
Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" Views: 20
May 03, 2010 6:35 am Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Manohar Bhatia ________ "Change"_________
Change is the change
of identity on facebook,
where you are only on cookbook!
Change is the difference
of doing business in East than West
where crony capitalism is best!
Change is the currency
of notes,bills, coins,
where human capital also joins!
Change is the attitude
of people towards sexuality
where love can be a casuality!
Change is a human nature
for man & woman in relationship
where each struggles for partnership!
Change is the transformation
of parties in hues of politics
where power of money is game of ethics!
Change is the merging
a town of two border states
where upmanship was at stake!
Change is the struggle
for freedom from orthodoxy
where man is buried in methodology!
Change is a change of rule
from one nation to another
where greed and power gather!
Change is a shift
in climate from hot or cold
where Mother Nature acts bold!
Change is a plan
for IPL team for surprise win
where everyone will grin!
Change is a twist
of story in fiction novel
where readers would marvel!
Change is in the thinking
of person from poverty to affluence
where discomfort & comfort confluence!
Change is a change
from one change to another change
where only change is name of change!
---The End---
copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
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May 03, 2010 8:36 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
changes are sometimes good and sometimes unwelcome, but are all an integral part of life, as you have pointed out.
You have given us much to ponder,
Diane T.
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
May 03, 2010 12:51 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Jack Huber This is a little different use of the word, "change," Manohar, but with good results.
Jack
Private Reply to Jack Huber
May 03, 2010 9:13 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
An innovative way to think about change.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
May 04, 2010 1:08 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Maya Mahant Manohar,
Change is Manohar personified.... yet it has your signature.
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
May 04, 2010 3:37 am re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Deb..... Always SMILING! Manohar,
I loved the way you used the theme change and explained it so poetically. :0)
Private Reply to Deb..... Always SMILING!
May 04, 2010 11:32 am re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Ayub Bangroo
Manohar,
Change is the only thing that does not change.
A poem written in your own typical style which is full of concern,ideas,realism,as always,asking the reader to look at the things from a different(changed)angle.
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
May 05, 2010 12:43 am re: re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Manohar Bhatia Hi,
I want to thank each of.....Diane.T.,Jack, Diane.S., Maya, Deb, and Ayub for yor valuable comments.
Manohar Bhatia
Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" Views: 20
May 03, 2010 6:35 am Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Manohar Bhatia ________ "Change"_________
Change is the change
of identity on facebook,
where you are only on cookbook!
Change is the difference
of doing business in East than West
where crony capitalism is best!
Change is the currency
of notes,bills, coins,
where human capital also joins!
Change is the attitude
of people towards sexuality
where love can be a casuality!
Change is a human nature
for man & woman in relationship
where each struggles for partnership!
Change is the transformation
of parties in hues of politics
where power of money is game of ethics!
Change is the merging
a town of two border states
where upmanship was at stake!
Change is the struggle
for freedom from orthodoxy
where man is buried in methodology!
Change is a change of rule
from one nation to another
where greed and power gather!
Change is a shift
in climate from hot or cold
where Mother Nature acts bold!
Change is a plan
for IPL team for surprise win
where everyone will grin!
Change is a twist
of story in fiction novel
where readers would marvel!
Change is in the thinking
of person from poverty to affluence
where discomfort & comfort confluence!
Change is a change
from one change to another change
where only change is name of change!
---The End---
copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
Private Reply to Manohar Bhatia Delete your post
May 03, 2010 8:36 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
changes are sometimes good and sometimes unwelcome, but are all an integral part of life, as you have pointed out.
You have given us much to ponder,
Diane T.
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
May 03, 2010 12:51 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Jack Huber This is a little different use of the word, "change," Manohar, but with good results.
Jack
Private Reply to Jack Huber
May 03, 2010 9:13 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
An innovative way to think about change.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
May 04, 2010 1:08 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Maya Mahant Manohar,
Change is Manohar personified.... yet it has your signature.
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
May 04, 2010 3:37 am re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Deb..... Always SMILING! Manohar,
I loved the way you used the theme change and explained it so poetically. :0)
Private Reply to Deb..... Always SMILING!
May 04, 2010 11:32 am re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Ayub Bangroo
Manohar,
Change is the only thing that does not change.
A poem written in your own typical style which is full of concern,ideas,realism,as always,asking the reader to look at the things from a different(changed)angle.
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
May 05, 2010 12:43 am re: re: re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Change" #
Manohar Bhatia Hi,
I want to thank each of.....Diane.T.,Jack, Diane.S., Maya, Deb, and Ayub for yor valuable comments.
Manohar Bhatia
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday Poem::::::: "What Is This Life.............?"
Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is This Life..............?" Views: 23
Apr 19, 2010 3:24 am Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Manohar Bhatia What is this life full of trouble
all the time for a rumble
but no time for a quiet grumble?
What is this life full of tension
all the time for an apprehension
but no time for an introspection?
What is this life full of discussion
all the time for a confrontation
but no time for an innovation?
What is life full of cocophony
all the time for blasphemy
but no time for hegemony?
What is life full of sadness
all the time for total madness
but no time for little goodness?
What is life full of doomsday
all the time for a death-day
but no time for an eventful day?
What is this life full of richness
all the time for deadly bitchiness
but no time for lovable playfullness?
-----The End----
copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
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Apr 19, 2010 9:03 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
good questions! Who knows why we become bitter and loose our playfulness.....sometimes life can just wear you down.
To a brighter day,
Diane
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
Apr 19, 2010 9:30 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Jack Huber Manohar,
You are fulfilling your job as a poet in asking these poignant questions. Well done. I look forward to your future poem that tries to answer them.
Jack
Private Reply to Jack Huber
Apr 19, 2010 12:00 pm re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Ayub Bangroo
Manohar,
you have got a peculiar style of writing poetry.
This poem is in the nature of a debate putting some valid questions.It takes a whole life to answer such questions.i enjoyed the following lines especially:-
What is this life full of richness
all the time for deadly bitchiness
but no time for lovable playfullness?
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
Apr 19, 2010 1:23 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
You have asked some very poignant questions that most people don't even think about let alone ask themselves. Perhaps if they did, your questions would not have to be asked? Your poem is very thought-provoking.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
Apr 20, 2010 12:49 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Maya Mahant Manohar,
I concur with Ayub, you have a very distinctive style which has become your signature. Very thought provoking questions you have asked, I wish we had the right answers!
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Apr 20, 2010 1:51 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Manohar Bhatia Hello,
Di::::I am an issue-based person and my mind always ticks on how to bring harmony in the world.Thanks for reading.
Jack::Yes,definitely I will try for some answers in my future poems.
Ayub::Yes,I do have my own style of writing poetry.Good that you enjoyed the last triplet.
Diane:Its very nice to read your response on the poem.
Maya::Your kind words are wholly appreciated.
Manohar Bhatia
Apr 19, 2010 3:24 am Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Manohar Bhatia What is this life full of trouble
all the time for a rumble
but no time for a quiet grumble?
What is this life full of tension
all the time for an apprehension
but no time for an introspection?
What is this life full of discussion
all the time for a confrontation
but no time for an innovation?
What is life full of cocophony
all the time for blasphemy
but no time for hegemony?
What is life full of sadness
all the time for total madness
but no time for little goodness?
What is life full of doomsday
all the time for a death-day
but no time for an eventful day?
What is this life full of richness
all the time for deadly bitchiness
but no time for lovable playfullness?
-----The End----
copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
Private Reply to Manohar Bhatia Delete your post
Apr 19, 2010 9:03 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
good questions! Who knows why we become bitter and loose our playfulness.....sometimes life can just wear you down.
To a brighter day,
Diane
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
Apr 19, 2010 9:30 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Jack Huber Manohar,
You are fulfilling your job as a poet in asking these poignant questions. Well done. I look forward to your future poem that tries to answer them.
Jack
Private Reply to Jack Huber
Apr 19, 2010 12:00 pm re: re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Ayub Bangroo
Manohar,
you have got a peculiar style of writing poetry.
This poem is in the nature of a debate putting some valid questions.It takes a whole life to answer such questions.i enjoyed the following lines especially:-
What is this life full of richness
all the time for deadly bitchiness
but no time for lovable playfullness?
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
Apr 19, 2010 1:23 pm re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
You have asked some very poignant questions that most people don't even think about let alone ask themselves. Perhaps if they did, your questions would not have to be asked? Your poem is very thought-provoking.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
Apr 20, 2010 12:49 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Maya Mahant Manohar,
I concur with Ayub, you have a very distinctive style which has become your signature. Very thought provoking questions you have asked, I wish we had the right answers!
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Apr 20, 2010 1:51 am re: Monday Poem:::::::::::::::::: "What Is this Life..............?" #
Manohar Bhatia Hello,
Di::::I am an issue-based person and my mind always ticks on how to bring harmony in the world.Thanks for reading.
Jack::Yes,definitely I will try for some answers in my future poems.
Ayub::Yes,I do have my own style of writing poetry.Good that you enjoyed the last triplet.
Diane:Its very nice to read your response on the poem.
Maya::Your kind words are wholly appreciated.
Manohar Bhatia
Monday Poem:::::: "The City In Seige."
::::::::::: "The City In Siege." Views: 24
Apr 12, 2010 8:14 am Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Manohar Bhatia Members,
I just saw a photo of this city and this poem came to me::::::::::
"The City In Siege."
This city in the range
is as dangerous a place
as a badge on his shirt
the Sheriff is doing his duty
to wipe out out-laws from ghost town.
Mid-night calm is
as sinister as a dawn
all looking quiet
except the barks of dogs.
High noon on the near-by river
looks suicidal in a summer
for youngsters wanting to swim
invited by the river grim.
A spring evening
looks full of promise
honey-bees collect pollens
buzzing to ferilize in stems.
In the bar after office-hours
the suspence is scary
No soul in sight
only a bartender for a cigarette
to light for a brave soul.
The dusty road
is nostalgic for me
where me and my beloved
were sick with passionate love.
Dons in this fearsome city
are happy-go-lucky
as a child of innocense
giving an endearing smile.
Alas! The Sheriff looks helpless!
--The End--
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All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
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Apr 12, 2010 8:41 am re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
now that you know how to post a picture, maybe you can let us see the accompanying image? Your words tell of us a dusty and desperate little place, I'm imagining somewhere in the US' Old West.
Many a cowboy movie was filmed in such a town,
Diane T.
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
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Apr 12, 2010 3:29 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Jack Huber Manohar, you are full of similes and metaphors today... An interesting look at a wild west town- thanks for sharing it.
Jack
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Apr 13, 2010 5:23 am re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Manohar Bhatia Di & Jack,
Actually,lots of old cowboys movies had the same setting of an old town in the mid-fifties,where constant raidng by the out-laws was the order of the day.The gun battle between out-laws and the Sheriff was an every day affair.I also remember of a beautiful horse-carriage driven by a faithful bearded old man,important passengers being a stunningly pretty rich lady and his escort and maybe laoded with a trunk of gold!
This one is from the movie::::"Gun Fight At The O.K. Corral" ...I think It was Burt Lancaster and......other famous actor..I think Clint Eastwood.
I have a photo and I try to post it.Thanks for your comments on my silly poem.
Manohar Bhatia
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Apr 13, 2010 8:19 am re: re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Ayub Bangroo
Manohar,
A very imaginative poem,you have captured many images and painted them skilfully.
Ayub
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Apr 13, 2010 11:08 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
You have created a picturesque word painting describing the place and the people. Good job!
Diane
Apr 12, 2010 8:14 am Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Manohar Bhatia Members,
I just saw a photo of this city and this poem came to me::::::::::
"The City In Siege."
This city in the range
is as dangerous a place
as a badge on his shirt
the Sheriff is doing his duty
to wipe out out-laws from ghost town.
Mid-night calm is
as sinister as a dawn
all looking quiet
except the barks of dogs.
High noon on the near-by river
looks suicidal in a summer
for youngsters wanting to swim
invited by the river grim.
A spring evening
looks full of promise
honey-bees collect pollens
buzzing to ferilize in stems.
In the bar after office-hours
the suspence is scary
No soul in sight
only a bartender for a cigarette
to light for a brave soul.
The dusty road
is nostalgic for me
where me and my beloved
were sick with passionate love.
Dons in this fearsome city
are happy-go-lucky
as a child of innocense
giving an endearing smile.
Alas! The Sheriff looks helpless!
--The End--
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Manohar Bhatia
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Apr 12, 2010 8:41 am re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
now that you know how to post a picture, maybe you can let us see the accompanying image? Your words tell of us a dusty and desperate little place, I'm imagining somewhere in the US' Old West.
Many a cowboy movie was filmed in such a town,
Diane T.
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
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Apr 12, 2010 3:29 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Jack Huber Manohar, you are full of similes and metaphors today... An interesting look at a wild west town- thanks for sharing it.
Jack
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Apr 13, 2010 5:23 am re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Manohar Bhatia Di & Jack,
Actually,lots of old cowboys movies had the same setting of an old town in the mid-fifties,where constant raidng by the out-laws was the order of the day.The gun battle between out-laws and the Sheriff was an every day affair.I also remember of a beautiful horse-carriage driven by a faithful bearded old man,important passengers being a stunningly pretty rich lady and his escort and maybe laoded with a trunk of gold!
This one is from the movie::::"Gun Fight At The O.K. Corral" ...I think It was Burt Lancaster and......other famous actor..I think Clint Eastwood.
I have a photo and I try to post it.Thanks for your comments on my silly poem.
Manohar Bhatia
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Apr 13, 2010 8:19 am re: re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Ayub Bangroo
Manohar,
A very imaginative poem,you have captured many images and painted them skilfully.
Ayub
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Apr 13, 2010 11:08 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::: "The City In Siege." #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
You have created a picturesque word painting describing the place and the people. Good job!
Diane
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday Poem::::::::"Why Switch Off Lights?"
Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" Views: 35
Mar 29, 2010 6:57 am Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Manohar Bhatia Members,
Since it was an Earth Hour on 26th March,2010,requesting everyone to switch off power from 7.30p.m to 8.30p.m.I thought I will try out a poem::::::::::::::
"Why Switch Off Lights?"
Why switch off lights today?
beacause greed for 'power'is growing
to cater to man's unsatiable thirst
for progress in building new apartments
but succeeding in only in creating unbalanced society
where poor,downtrodden,suffer to eat food
left by noveau rich,celebs,others
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights lights to-day?
So that all gambling dens close
that may lead to rape,murder,extortion,
where the honest get caught
in cross-fire between 'A'& 'B' company
to be accidently bumped off in this encounter
for their kith & kin to mourns their deaths
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights to-day?
so that drinking bars have a dry day
alerting regular drinkers to face a test
and compulsive drinkers a forced rest
Also,lady tipplers a moment to ponder
to set their houses & children in order
and release them from this deadly habit
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights to-day?
so that we save enough power
for the have nots to see a ray of light
in their dwellings not seen for decades
and make them to feel humans too
to seek their trust,blessings,smiles,
which they have never experienced before.
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights to-day?
so that peace prevails in one hour
for everyone to enjoy some unforgetful moments
of hearing birds humming in the trees,
honey-bees merrily buzzing amongst flowers,
the pleasant sound of cool wind whistling,
allowing tiny waves splash delecately on beach front,
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
--The End--
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All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
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Mar 29, 2010 9:08 am re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
your poem tells us how we have become a society that wastes more than we need, and how the "haves" take so much away from the "have nots" until we are blind to our over consumption. A good moral tale.
Thank you for making us stop and think about how we live,
Diane T. and furfamily
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
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Mar 29, 2010 11:17 am re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Ayub Bangroo
Manoha,
of couse, we should switch off lights to remind ourselves that we have many human responsibilities as emphatically counted by you.Global warming is a horror but many other things keep the globe boiling.
Ayub
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Mar 29, 2010 12:45 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Maya Mahant Manohar, your poem is an apt reminder, a timely wake up call. Nature had enough for everyones needs but not their greed.
Maya
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Mar 29, 2010 5:12 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
You have aptly brought out a strong message that people everywhere need to not only hear but also heed.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
Mar 30, 2010 5:40 am re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Susan Graves Manohar
Thanks you just gave me an idea for this Thursdays Green Grove Post
Susan
Private Reply to Susan Graves
Mar 31, 2010 6:12 am re: re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Manohar Bhatia Hi,
Di,Ayub,Maya,Diane & Susan::::::::::::::Thank you to each of you for your comments,which I always treasure.
Manohar Bhatia
Mar 29, 2010 6:57 am Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Manohar Bhatia Members,
Since it was an Earth Hour on 26th March,2010,requesting everyone to switch off power from 7.30p.m to 8.30p.m.I thought I will try out a poem::::::::::::::
"Why Switch Off Lights?"
Why switch off lights today?
beacause greed for 'power'is growing
to cater to man's unsatiable thirst
for progress in building new apartments
but succeeding in only in creating unbalanced society
where poor,downtrodden,suffer to eat food
left by noveau rich,celebs,others
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights lights to-day?
So that all gambling dens close
that may lead to rape,murder,extortion,
where the honest get caught
in cross-fire between 'A'& 'B' company
to be accidently bumped off in this encounter
for their kith & kin to mourns their deaths
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights to-day?
so that drinking bars have a dry day
alerting regular drinkers to face a test
and compulsive drinkers a forced rest
Also,lady tipplers a moment to ponder
to set their houses & children in order
and release them from this deadly habit
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights to-day?
so that we save enough power
for the have nots to see a ray of light
in their dwellings not seen for decades
and make them to feel humans too
to seek their trust,blessings,smiles,
which they have never experienced before.
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
Why switch off lights to-day?
so that peace prevails in one hour
for everyone to enjoy some unforgetful moments
of hearing birds humming in the trees,
honey-bees merrily buzzing amongst flowers,
the pleasant sound of cool wind whistling,
allowing tiny waves splash delecately on beach front,
Remember,its an Earth Hour to-day!
--The End--
Copyright@ManoharBhatia
All rights are reserved.
Manohar Bhatia
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Mar 29, 2010 9:08 am re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Diane Tegarden Manohar,
your poem tells us how we have become a society that wastes more than we need, and how the "haves" take so much away from the "have nots" until we are blind to our over consumption. A good moral tale.
Thank you for making us stop and think about how we live,
Diane T. and furfamily
Energetically, Diane Tegarden
"Getting OUT of Limbo-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women";"Light Through
Shuttered Window- A Compendium of my Poetry";"Anti-Vigilante and The
Rips in Time"- available at www.firewalkerpublications.com and www.Amazon.com
Private Reply to Diane Tegarden
Mar 29, 2010 11:17 am re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Ayub Bangroo
Manoha,
of couse, we should switch off lights to remind ourselves that we have many human responsibilities as emphatically counted by you.Global warming is a horror but many other things keep the globe boiling.
Ayub
Private Reply to Ayub Bangroo
Mar 29, 2010 12:45 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Maya Mahant Manohar, your poem is an apt reminder, a timely wake up call. Nature had enough for everyones needs but not their greed.
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Mar 29, 2010 5:12 pm re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Diane Stephenson Manohar:
You have aptly brought out a strong message that people everywhere need to not only hear but also heed.
Diane
Private Reply to Diane Stephenson
Mar 30, 2010 5:40 am re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Susan Graves Manohar
Thanks you just gave me an idea for this Thursdays Green Grove Post
Susan
Private Reply to Susan Graves
Mar 31, 2010 6:12 am re: re: re: Monday Poem::::::::::::::::::: "Why Switch Off Lights?" #
Manohar Bhatia Hi,
Di,Ayub,Maya,Diane & Susan::::::::::::::Thank you to each of you for your comments,which I always treasure.
Manohar Bhatia
F.O.R.M. Poem::::::: Crapsey Cinquain.
F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain Views: 39
Mar 30, 2010 8:17 pm F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Jack Huber Crapsey Cinquain
A cinquain can refer to any five-line poem with a set pattern or syllable count. Adelaide Crapsey, however, made the cinquain her own. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1878, at the turn of the century she was class poet at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. Before her death of tuberculosis, her interest in haiku and tanka led her to develop her own cinquain patterns, as well as a new form of "doublet," a couplet that utilized two rhyming lines of ten syllables each. Much of Adelaide's work was published posthumously and it was Carl Sandburg's poem, "Adelaide Crapsey," that re-established her and her art form in popular culture.
Without rhyming, the Crapsey cinquain was most often written in iambic meter ("duh-DUM") and had a set syllable pattern. Its 22 syllables were arranged in lines of 2,4,6,8 and 2 syllables, respectively, for lines one through five.
Crapsey cinquains are the most popular but variations do exist. A “reverse cinquain” has a syllable pattern of 2-8-6-4-2 and a “mirror cinquain” pairs the Crapsey or standard cinquain with the reverse. Combining the two "mirror cinquain" stanzas and eliminating one of the two-syllable lines in the middle creates a nine-line “butterfly cinquain.” Link five stanzas and you have a “crown cinquain.” There seems to be no shortage of variations.
Examples:
Lightning
Its flash,
a brilliant test
of nighttime's secrecy,
exposes for an instant, then
escapes.
Cardinal
Red bird,
your glorious
plumage is radiant,
as your male ego is displayed
for her.
Copyright © 2010 by Jack Huber
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Mar 31, 2010 6:35 am re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Manohar Bhatia Jack,
I am trying out this Crapsey Cinquain::::::
Pink Necked Flamingoes.
Pink necks (2)
are eye-catching (4)
to watch in amazement (6)
especially picking fish from (8)
mud flats. (2)
I hope to be corrected.Thanks Jack for teaching me this easy new F.O.R.M.
Manohar Bhatia
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Mar 31, 2010 7:05 am re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
dalip daswani
HEN
ruffle
your tail no more
your shimmering colors
no longer fascinate cocky
peacock
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Mar 31, 2010 9:01 am re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Maya Mahant Hard Rock
Three 'C's
of shining stone
costing a million buck,
carat, colour, clarity; a
diamond
Hard Rock
(Butterfly)
Four 'C's
of shining stone
costing a million buck
carat, cut, colour, clarity
hard rock.
Brilliant in gold or platinum
love's circlet forever;
girl's best friend, a
diamond.
Jack I am not sure of the syllable count of line 4 of both the poems.. carat (2), colour (2) clarity (3) cut (1)....?
Maya
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Mar 31, 2010 11:25 am re: re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Jack Huber Manohar, Dalip and Maya, all are splendid examples of Crapsey cinquains, which now make you Crapsey poets...
Maya, your syllable counts are correct, but you might want to change "buck" to "bucks" (a million bucks).
Good job!
Jack
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Mar 31, 2010 11:31 am re: re: re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Maya Mahant Thanks Jack, I will. Happened with copy paste, missed the typo.
Maya
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Apr 01, 2010 7:38 am re: re: re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Manohar Bhatia Jack,
Hip,hip,hurrays.........3 cheers to our very dear Jack,for teaching us this new F.O.R.M.God bless everyone in your family.
Manohar Bhatia
Mar 30, 2010 8:17 pm F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Jack Huber Crapsey Cinquain
A cinquain can refer to any five-line poem with a set pattern or syllable count. Adelaide Crapsey, however, made the cinquain her own. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1878, at the turn of the century she was class poet at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. Before her death of tuberculosis, her interest in haiku and tanka led her to develop her own cinquain patterns, as well as a new form of "doublet," a couplet that utilized two rhyming lines of ten syllables each. Much of Adelaide's work was published posthumously and it was Carl Sandburg's poem, "Adelaide Crapsey," that re-established her and her art form in popular culture.
Without rhyming, the Crapsey cinquain was most often written in iambic meter ("duh-DUM") and had a set syllable pattern. Its 22 syllables were arranged in lines of 2,4,6,8 and 2 syllables, respectively, for lines one through five.
Crapsey cinquains are the most popular but variations do exist. A “reverse cinquain” has a syllable pattern of 2-8-6-4-2 and a “mirror cinquain” pairs the Crapsey or standard cinquain with the reverse. Combining the two "mirror cinquain" stanzas and eliminating one of the two-syllable lines in the middle creates a nine-line “butterfly cinquain.” Link five stanzas and you have a “crown cinquain.” There seems to be no shortage of variations.
Examples:
Lightning
Its flash,
a brilliant test
of nighttime's secrecy,
exposes for an instant, then
escapes.
Cardinal
Red bird,
your glorious
plumage is radiant,
as your male ego is displayed
for her.
Copyright © 2010 by Jack Huber
Private Reply to Jack Huber
Mar 31, 2010 6:35 am re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Manohar Bhatia Jack,
I am trying out this Crapsey Cinquain::::::
Pink Necked Flamingoes.
Pink necks (2)
are eye-catching (4)
to watch in amazement (6)
especially picking fish from (8)
mud flats. (2)
I hope to be corrected.Thanks Jack for teaching me this easy new F.O.R.M.
Manohar Bhatia
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Mar 31, 2010 7:05 am re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
dalip daswani
HEN
ruffle
your tail no more
your shimmering colors
no longer fascinate cocky
peacock
Private Reply to dalip daswani
Mar 31, 2010 9:01 am re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Maya Mahant Hard Rock
Three 'C's
of shining stone
costing a million buck,
carat, colour, clarity; a
diamond
Hard Rock
(Butterfly)
Four 'C's
of shining stone
costing a million buck
carat, cut, colour, clarity
hard rock.
Brilliant in gold or platinum
love's circlet forever;
girl's best friend, a
diamond.
Jack I am not sure of the syllable count of line 4 of both the poems.. carat (2), colour (2) clarity (3) cut (1)....?
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Mar 31, 2010 11:25 am re: re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Jack Huber Manohar, Dalip and Maya, all are splendid examples of Crapsey cinquains, which now make you Crapsey poets...
Maya, your syllable counts are correct, but you might want to change "buck" to "bucks" (a million bucks).
Good job!
Jack
Private Reply to Jack Huber
Mar 31, 2010 11:31 am re: re: re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Maya Mahant Thanks Jack, I will. Happened with copy paste, missed the typo.
Maya
Private Reply to Maya Mahant
Apr 01, 2010 7:38 am re: re: re: re: F.O.R.M.- The Crapsey Cinquain #
Manohar Bhatia Jack,
Hip,hip,hurrays.........3 cheers to our very dear Jack,for teaching us this new F.O.R.M.God bless everyone in your family.
Manohar Bhatia
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