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In a hurry
I am a weird person, always in a hurry I was born in a hurry – 2 months before time! I however took the initial baby moves in a stride Crawling, walking, speaking much sooner Than most other babies my age When others were crawling, I was running! But my falls were severe and were…
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Old man and his breakfast
Old French man Thompson Loved his wife Addison Who always cooked fine food Bonne Nourriture, to create a fine mood Adept she was at making breakfast Bacon, Cheddar and Onion Quiche Petits Pain au Chocolat Omelet with Pressed Caviar and Sour Cream Alas Thomson went into depression When one day Addison passed away Leaving him…
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Murder
Kashif’s happiness knew no bounds He had master degree worth many pounds Studies finished in entertaining London He was away to India to have fun fun Dear to him was Aahil, his brother They were bosom pals as no other Kashif had left for UK ten years ago Aahil was now in a new town…
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Spring time
A lovely spring morning beckons With the sun out and shining I in my prettiest dress With a chapeu red and bright Out I go with my tresses flying Lovely path, long and winding I move briskly on nimble feet The birds all excited and flirting With one blossom and then another Flock of sheep…
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Bhavana, a girl.
The Dave household was bustling with activity Their first born was a baby girl, very pretty Chubby she looked, Bhavna was in the pink of her health All around were smiles, to family she would bring wealth! Brought up she was with love and care Her needs were all fulfilled, her illness raised a scare…
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A Ghost
Many years ago in Switzerland I was a boy of six going on to seven Growing up, having a blast in scenic land Nothing less than heaven Loved roaming around the hillock Dipping my hands in freezing stream Chasing the butterflies as they flock On the Edelweiss with a nice gleam A boy my age…
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Love
A teary-eyed girl gazes towards the ocean Angelica’s eyes are moist from emotion Her thoughts take her to another world As she enters her own dreamworld “O my love, kiss me, kiss me Hold me tight, hug me In my dreams I see you Love me as I too love you Give me your hand,…
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The Boy
When I was ten, a boy so shy Said my Dad ‘My friend has passed away Funeral at the church, quick let’s fly Let’s be in time, let there be no delay’ At the church assemble a big crowd All ancient souls, no boys though Speeches were many, clear and loud Not to my liking…
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Jack, who dislikes dogs!
A poem by Rashid Hamza, inspired by a short story by Saki. Jack Maxwell was unwellDoctors said rest he must take to dispelAfter-effects of his heavy and strenuous workAnd to recoup his mind which sometimes goes berserk His wife suggested, in the nearby mountain, a quiet placeA village in which, years ago, she had found…
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Didle doodle didle dom
Didle doodle didle domInto the jungle went little TomAlone, unarmed and excitedTom moved on nimble feetWith a tune of a favourite song on his lipsWhen suddenly there appeared a ferocious lionTom got frightened and climbed up a treeBut the tree moved forwardTom found that he had climbed up a giraffe!He jumped down in fright as…