Play The Seven Link Challenge

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A fellow blogger, Neha, tagged me to this challenge. Here goes the seven links.

1.   The most beautiful post: To Kalon
The idea for this poem came when I saw a boy looking very passionately at his girl friend in subway. She was extremely beautiful and spoke like an angel.

2.   The most popular post: I Am Not Alone
I wrote this poem in 2008. The idea was to write from the perspective of a person who is leaving this world. Not only for us, parting is difficult for those who go away.

3.   The most controversial post: Ode To A Date
It’s not controversial per se but many don’t agree that 9/11 is the biggest tragedy to mankind. Personally, I am against violence and I believe loss of life should not be treated with respect to nationalities.

4.   The most helpful post: Strolling towards a Better Life
It was an article I wrote when I started blogging. Only this qualifies to be in this category.

5.   A post that was surprisingly successful: Musings I
I wrote this poem at Cafe Coffee Day, Chandigarh. Later on, I gifted it to my husband.

6.   A post that doesn't get the attention it deserves: On A May Day
It’s the only poem till date which is not fictional and comes from a personal experience. My husband proposed me in the month of May and that too with a poem.

7.   A post I'm most proud of: Who Am I, Dad?
I wept while writing this poem. Most of the married girls will relate to this poem. It’s very close to my heart.

Thanks Neha, for making me a part of this game. I love the recipes on your blog. Follow her blog, muchmorethanahomemaker.blogspot.com.

Comments

  1. Sandeep SagarSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    A large part of our job in Blogging consists of listening closely to our users/readers :D

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  2. AnandSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Handpicked collections Saru.. Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it... The couplet was awesome and the May Day was so kool... Great going!!! :)

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  3. AnandSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    oops, forgot to mention, "Who Am I, Dad?" was so touching... Must say, you're an evolved writer! :)

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  4. SameeraSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I like this post and TAG because it makes you readers go through some of the best posts. I have already clicked on four links from the post above. Look for new comments. :)

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  5. RajSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Brilliant. You certainly have your way with words. :) Btw.. I really liked: "On a May day". Very sweet and soulful. Keep them coming. :)

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  6. BGTSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    These are some of your best posts.. no doubt abt it..

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  7. Jidhu JoseSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I like ur all posts .

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  8. Red HandedSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    You know well which all posts stand out..I love them all!

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  9. RahulSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Hi Saru, The first time I came across your posts about a month back, I knew I have landed in good company! Thanks for compiling your best creations. I have been musing through your posts and find each one setting a benchmark in creative excellence. Looking forward to keep reading more of your posts in future

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  10. Sujatha SathyaSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    the whole idea of the 7 link challenge is wonderful & add to that the lovely poems you've mentioned - it's sone pe suhaaga :)
    case of two wonderful things coming together - poetry & original thought

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  11. ManaliSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Who am i, Dad?, is one of my favourites =)

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  12. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Pretty amused I am at the wonderful description of the links here, and your husband proposed you with a poem, aww, it can't get any better. For me, I love all of them :)

    Love, Risha :)

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  13. Stuti DhyaniSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    beautiful collection :)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    :) The first one is my fav too :)

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  15. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    nice game...managed to read a few that i had missed :)

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  16. AngelSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Wish i got your hands ! A versatile writer indeed..more and more power !

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  17. joshi danielSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    cool list and kind of helpful for the new readers!

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  18. Kiran @ KiranTarun.comSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Amazing list! No doubt, I love reading the first one the most :)

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  19. Deepak DoddamaniSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Keep it up Saru...we love your writing.God bless U.

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  20. डॉ. मोनिका शर्मा September 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Oh... Great List....

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  21. Hariharan ValadySeptember 19, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    While I had read all your poems, I had not read your Strolling towards a better life earlier. This compilation gave me the chance. Thanks

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  22. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.September 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Saru!,Ur collection of poems are thoroughly enjoyable.Thanks for sharing.
    By the way,No one can beat U in dropping feedbacks dear)

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  23. ZebaSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    The best of this space eh? I like the idea of it. Chalo, I am going to go check some of them out. :-)

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  24. Aakash KokzSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    lol Like the seven link challenge ..
    "On A May Day" is really very beautiful, idk why ain't it reaching out to the mob as the other ones ..

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  25. Atanu ChatterjeeSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Effective collaboration!

    Harmonious! which holds keys without lock..like a piano..
    Best wishes

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  26. induravisinghjSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    All the best Saru...keep going...keep writing...
    With all my heart wishes...

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  27. HarshaSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I read 'To Kalon' and 'Who am I, dad?' many times. I just read them over and over again. They were that beautiful, Saru. I actually love most of what you write. :)

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  28. Dr. Rekha JithinSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    who am i dad was so touching..thank you..

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  29. Shesha ChaturvediSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Keep writing... I can relate to your so many writings.. Love them!

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  30. Nasnin NasserSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I think my favourite is "To Kalon"! In fact I love all your works. Write more and more..great list:-)

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  31. TeamgsquareSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Hand picked posts . just loved every bit of it .

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  32. VaisakhiSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    beautiful collection....i too loved the 1st one...:)

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  33. Subhrashis AdhikariSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    i have missed some of them...have to find time to read them all :)

    Cheers!
    SUB
    khonjtheeternalsearch.blogspot.com

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  34. http://mindlesslampoons.blogspot.com/September 20, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    wow...dont know many people who take poetry this seriously.... pen on !!!

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  35. j. littlejohnSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    loved this poem to your father

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  36. SprigBlossomsSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    All these posts tell a moving tale. Terrific work!

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  37. AADSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Hey saru,
    You are so talented, I love reading your poems, I used to write poems as a child, but now I haven't written one in years....reading yours kinda reminds me of it sometimes...
    Anyway, I like this post because I got a collection of some of best work, all in one post...I'll be sure to check them out...also thanks for the link to the food blog... :-)

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  38. GowthamSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    It's like a collage of poems! :-)

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  39. Anand jhaSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    loved the musings-1, amazing economy of words, very beautiful.

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    @Saru~~ Amazing collection that you've! Will definitely read all of them...

    Love,
    Indie :)

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  41. SuKupedia ™ :) :)September 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    To Kalon :) my personal fav Saru :) luv it.. :)

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  42. Nitin JainSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    your work is inspiring Saru, simple yet beautiful poems which touches heart.thanks for sharing...

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  43. Saru SinghalSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart. You all give meaning to my words...

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  44. Rajendra RaikwarNovember 17, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    hmm , nice one ..

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