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You Eclipsed Me

Sun embracing full Moon
Shinning through; love begun
Two shadows joined as one
Sun sets Moon free

 

 

 

 

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Author notes

The abhanga is a Marathi form, Marathi being one of the major languages of India.
The form is : four lines, with syllable counts of 6, 6, 6, 4,
with lines 2 and 3 rhyming.


credit pic: by_amorphousbeing

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  • peyote
    May 11
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    beautiful

    The best things are often short yet precise,I`ve always loved your writing

  • Wow this is beautiful and i had never heard of that form of poetry
    I also like thats its short but yet still says all that is needed. Thank you for entering and good luck!!!!
    SMILEZ
    ---Janette


  • amaranthine lover gold member
    December 28, 2008
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    I love the initial idea of this


  • iamlost gold member
    December 15, 2008

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    I love that last line, beautiful! What an interesting form, I'd never heard of it before, and you've given a beautiful example of it.

    Well penned,
    ~lost


  • Timeless Wisdom silver member
    November 14, 2008

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    Very beautiful and the picture helps say it all! Its amazing how so little can say so much. Good luck in your contest


  • Samplette gold member
    November 14, 2008

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    Beautifully penned abhanga. Love the picture you chose to compliment it. Thank you for entering the contest.
    Sam


  • Maxboy gold member
    November 14, 2008

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    I am not familiar with the form, but your words are wonderful.

    Best wishes in the contest

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