Haiku: Unsung Heroes

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Carpe Diem #739 a lovely name


Nameless footprints
Etching an indelible mark
On the sands of time


I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. 
This post is for Carpe Diem #739 a lovely name

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  1. ChèvrefeuilleMay 25, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    The sands of time ... awesome line.

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    1. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 11:23 PM

      You are too kind!!! Thank you ever so much :-) :-) :-)

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  2. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    The footprints that leave a mark on the sands of time shape the history in some way or the other. Very nicely written.

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    1. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      Absolutely Somali, you perfectly summed up the idea that was playing around in my head when I penned this. Thank you ever so much for your kind words as always!!!

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  3. Bastet's Waka LibraryMay 26, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    perfect!

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    1. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      Thank you so much Georgia, you are too kind!!!

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  4. Amit AgarwalMay 26, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Lovely!

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  5. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    This is classic Vyomi, loved it!

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    1. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      Thank you so much Shweta! I'm happy it resonated with you.

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  6. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Really a ery interesting haiku indeed, mysterious too - I liked Somali's comment, and agree.

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    1. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 2:19 PM

      Thank you ever so much for your kind words!! Yes Somali very beautifully summed up the essence of my Haiku!! :-) :-)

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  7. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 29, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Oh, how I wish it were possible to leave an indelible mark when I go the way of all flesh!

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      You already have, with your fabulous pictures and haikus and desert tales...an indelible mark in the ether of space!!! Cheers!

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  8. Rajeev MoothedathJune 10, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    yes, sunaina is right. You, as a poet are indeed too good!

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    1. UnknownJune 10, 2015 at 1:09 PM

      Thank you so much Rajeev for your kind words. I'm really humbled by Sunaina's gesture. Thanks again!!

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