Stood defiant in the face of history
Each brick cemented with a memory
Whispers once shared in one tongue
Which anthem shall now be sung?
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Thanks to Liaqat Ali Vance for this photo and to @LahoreMore for sharing it on Twitter and providing inspiration for my poem.
SONYA KASSAM 
Awesome sonya
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Thank you!
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Love it!
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I’m happy to hear this, thank you.
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Awesome!!! Read up about Karachi on my blog. https://readbetweenthelines.blog
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Hi Sarah, I look forward to it. Thank you!
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I wish more of sanity had stood defiant in the face of history, much like this structure (and I’m not talking only of the subcontinent).
You’ve said so much in those 4 lines!
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Thanks, Kunal. I used 4 lines, but the photo said the rest :)
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I enjoyed reading this. Thank you. Also, I have nominated your blog for the blogger recognition award. Just wanted to let you know as I love your poetry. https://stylewithsubstance.net/2017/04/11/blogger-recognition-award/
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful Sonya. I am so proud of you.
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Thank you, so happy to hear this :)
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I’ll echo Robert’s word: “Powerful.”
Thank you, Sonya, for your good work.
— Mel
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I really appreciate your thoughts, Mel.
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Awesome indeed.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Yagnesh ji.
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Dear Sonya,
This is a wonderful photo and a powerful poem.
All the many tongues think they’re number one.
All good wishes,
robert
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Very true! It is the many tongues that give flavour and meaning (pun intended!) to life.
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These four lines says so much, it’s awesome, Sonya. :)
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Thank you, Ranu. The photo was inspirational.
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