Happy to share that two of my poems got published!
The one for Visual Verse you can read here.
The other for the Indian Periodical you can read here. For the context to this one, you can read here or watch this and this.
Thank you always for your support.
Congratulations! I love the strong voice in both poems!
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Thanks a lot, Heather.
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Always a pleasure!
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Congratulations Punam. Beautiful poems and a beautiful beginning of a new year.
xoxoxoxo…
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Thanks so much, Gabriela. How have you been?
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My pleasure sweetheart. I am ok. I am so happy to see you submitted your work. I hope everything is well with you.
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With accomplished writers like you encouraging me, I had to! I am well, my dear. π€β€οΈ
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Oh, you are too kind and if I may say again very talented. Glad to hear you are well Punam. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉ
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congrats sis, kudos!
To get #1 in VV is exceptional, it echoes your talent!
Your ode to farmers in the IP is essential, their cause needs to be in focus … they seem to always get a raw deal but are expected to carry on …
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Thanks so much, sis!
Yes, the farmers need as much support as they can get.
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absolutely, the ccp have bought out our farms and production .. finally the govt is waking up that we have too little left π¦
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The govt usually wakes up too late! π
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no doubt they were personally reimbursed for not noticing earlier!
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Indeed!
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Punam these are AMAZING poems! Loved each line. Congratulations π
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Thanks so much, dear Pallavi.
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Congrats Punam ππ both of them beautifully writtenβ€οΈ
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Thanks kindly, Samreen. πβ€οΈππΌ
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You are welcome dearπ
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Mazal Tov!
These are such lovely poemsβ£οΈ
-David
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Thanks so much, David! β€οΈππΌ
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Wow, Punam, these are so good. Congrats. What a voice you have. Bravo.
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Thanks so much, Bo. Spending a day with the protesting farmers was an eye opener.
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Punam, congratulations on the publication of these two beautiful and timely poems! Your post was very informative. It is always good to be aware of what is going on in the world. β€
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Thanks so much, Cheryl. I felt the second poem needed some background information. I am glad you found it instructive. β€οΈ
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Happy congratulations! What beautiful words.
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Thanks so much, Jaya.
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Thank you! ππΌ
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Two brilliant poems Punam…. Congratulations, both publications are well deserved.. ππ
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Thanks so much, Ivor. ππ
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Always my pleasure Punam..
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Congrats Punam! π
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Thanks, Jen.ππ
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Congratulations. Now that I read the two together, I see that they share a theme.
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Well, now that you point out they do share a theme! Thanks so much.
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Congratulations……. that’s amazing! Many more to you π
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Thanks so much, Shiwani. I do hope this year is fruitful. π
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Congrats Punam. Both are wonderfully written! Love the groceries on my mind !
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Thanks so much, Sadje. Yes, I think it resonates more.
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It sure does. Though the other one is more profound!
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A hearty congratulations on the acceptance of your poetry for publication!! What a wonderful way to start the new year!!
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I agree, Val, a lovely way to start the year. It does look promising from here on. Thanks so much.
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A great start to the year Punam. Both are so well written. Groceries more relatable and The Farmer…so much to their current situation in our country.
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Thanks so much, Radhika. Yes, Groceries is something we have all gone through. The proximity of farmers’ protest brings home their hardships.
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Congratulations! Groceries, relatable. We have so much to be grateful for, our fridge stacked, tummies full. Time to share our good fortune in whatever way we can. You have penned both verses beautifully,.
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Yes Usha, so much to be grateful for! Thanks so much for your appreciation.
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yay… way to go for 2021 Punam.. congratulations..
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Thanks, dear Mich.
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Awesome, congratulations, Punam!
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Thanks so much, Irene.
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Congrats Punam!
The poems are great! Loved them. π
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Goutam, thanks so much! πππΌ
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Congratulations Punam my dear! Your heart shines through so beautifully as always my dear!! ππ€β€οΈπΉ
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Thanks so much, my dear Jenna. β€οΈπ₯°π·
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You’re welcome Punam my dear!π€ π π₯°πΉ
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The touching lines of The Farmer, My Father and actual status of us individuals from the second poem ‘Groceries on my mind’. Fantabulous creations.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks, dear. β€οΈ
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Thanks a lot! Appreciate your generosity. β€οΈ
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Wow… The farmer one and its background links, really good, thought-provoking and informative. Ant the groceries one is relatable to many now. Heartfelt congrats, nice work getting these published Punam.
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Thanks so much, Lia. Much appreciated.
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Congratulations on these publications, Punam! What a great way to start the year! The poem about the farmers was especially powerful.
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I am glad you liked it, Irma. It is very close to my heart.
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Thanks so much.
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Congrats, Punam!
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Thanks a lot, Susi.
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You’re most welcome, Punam! π
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