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I’m maha, the person behind the blog, “a poet’s den” (formerly known as “A thought for the day”). I love to write (especially poetry). Besides writing, I like reading, listening to songs, and drawing. The use of metaphor fascinates me. It is said that poetry is the language of one’s soul, and I find this to be infinitely true.

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  • writer’s block

    Head completely bare of thoughtAn uncertain battle, closely foughtAs she tried to write, cursor on screenThe ideas hid, remaining unseen Hiding in crevices deep belowPlaces where none could goDifficult to find and catchBut what is she, if not their match? As they eluded her, she chasedThey rarely slowed their paceEvaporating as she came nearQuickly and…

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  • time

    An empty slate, a blank canvasWaiting for a splash of inspirationIdeas stop, then flow in a rushTime testing and wearing patience Fancy words linked togetherIn the reminiscence of thoughtsFlashes of moments she rememberedTo confuse and stall her they sought Mastery of thought is mastery of mindWas what they often saidBut such a soul they could…

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  • a path

    A path paved like a bed of rosesOblivious to what lay aheadShe walked and walked without a thoughtAnd along with her the time sped Danger lurked here and thereBut she walked on, unawareMissing it by a hair’s breadthOblivious to the situation’s depthShe laughed like she had not a care Close shaves, more encountersHer guard went…

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