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May 1, 2023Liked by Arshi

Exquisite, my friend.

You expose your beautiful soul with sweetness and without guile. I enjoyed the natural sweetness of your poem and the deep wisdom threaded within it. I think I shall read it again and again and again...

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Oh my god thank you! No I have no words for your beautiful kindness! Thank you for reading and caring and saying this I'm so eternally grateful 💓

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And finally, cento no. 4 is up now. Thank you for your interest. Be well. It is here:

https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2023/05/27/four-april-centos-no-4/

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Posted my second cento yesterday, just to let you know.

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Thank you for letting me know! Please do lemme know about 3rd and 4th too! Reading this was beautiful. You have a GIFT 💓

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Dear Arshi,

Thank you for your final words. I included them in my cento alongside other final Day 30 lines by fellow poets. Please find it here:

https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/four-april-centos-no-1/

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The most beautiful cento I've ever read! Thank you so much for including me! Reading this felt like brushing fingers over a beautiful piece of mosaic glass💓

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Oh my, what a beautiful thing to say. I love mosaic glass. :) I'm so glad you like it. Three more such coming up in May. Always welcome.

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Can't wait to read!! 💓

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"23 did not bring me wisdom but 23 brought me forgiveness." I love this line, especially as someone who is also 23. Beautiful poem <3

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Ah thank you so much Sidra! I still remember your list poem and how beautifully it weaved words and a story together! Hope to read more of your poems soon 💓

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May 2, 2023Liked by Arshi

Beautiful! I also love trains. I hope to ride one in Mumbai someday. Congrats on being featured!

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Thank you! Mumbai lives are beautiful I hope you get to visit too!

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A beautiful journey. Congrats on being featured. Keep on travelling!

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Thank you! This month has been incredible thank you for all your insights in the past! Meet you again soon I hope!

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Congratulations on being the featured poet! I hope 24 does find you with both a different life and a different sense of perception. :)

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Thank you!! Can't wait to read more of your poetry soon :D <3

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Such wisdom from a young poet. And then I remember the similarity with my younger self; this is how I wrote too. Cheers for a fellow Mumbaikar being featured! Keep writing, Arshi!

- Chandni Girija

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Thank you so much for your kindness! I would love love to read more of your poetry <3

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May 1, 2023Liked by Arshi

Absolutely stunning poem, Arshi! Love the imagery and the tenderness of your thoughts.

Jacquelyn~

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Thank you Jacquelyn! 💓

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