I Still Remember Them Poem by Khairul Ahsan
I Still Remember Them
They were once here,
They used to write on ‘PoemHunter'.
Now they are not here;
Can anybody spot, as to where they are?
Oh God, where have they gone?
Leaving us here, forlorn!
Quite often I remember them
For the comments they left on my poem.
In my memory, Lento Maez still exists
Who was a retired Professor of linguistics.
He used to write in small rhymes
The rhymes used to repeat several times.
A sweet girl named Cassandra Jasmine,
Who was at that time aged barely fourteen,
Used to read my poems and comment on each
Her magnificent thoughts I still fervently beseech.
A poet named Aftab Alam Khursheed,
Was always very eager to read
As many poems as he possibly could
And make earnest comments that sounded good.
Lasoaphia Quxazs was a senior old lady,
Used to advise me, as if I was her baby!
I used to admire her, a great philosopher
Who took lessons from life, from here and there.
All these friends who have gone quiet, I miss a lot
From them, heartfelt appreciation I always got.
May God keep them safe from any lurking danger
Hale and hearty may they remain, now and forever!
Dhaka
20 July 2018
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A wonderful remembrance. This poem resonates with me. Even if I am just barely 9 months on this site, I have come to like many poets whose comments really touched my heart. Their comments fuel my pen to soar. Beautifully crafted and well.executed write.10+++
I have many more names, whom I remember and miss a lot. Thanks for reading my poem and being the first to comment. I am inspired by your kind comment and rating.
Beautiful tribute to poets of Poemhunter. Probably some may have taken break. Lets hope they may join soon. Loved reading it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Cassandra James is the only one i recognize; of course she was probably an old man like you(?) and i claim to be now! ! ! who REALLY knows what to believe online! ! ! ? ? ? ? ? probably REALLY NO ONE. i'm ACTUALLY a 37 year old exotic dancer in Istanbul, if the TRUTH were known! and i believe some members have multiple names and accounts here, but i like to believe (most) of what i read here and elsewhere. [[note well that i typed (most) . (cont.)
@Bri Edwards, 'she supposedly had a sister 'here' also' - yes, a cousin.
@Bri Edwards, Thanks for taking the poem to your 'MyPoemList'. That's an inspiration I look forward to.
@Bri Edwards, Cassandra Jasmine was a very polite poet and conceptually and literarily quite matured compared to her age.
@Geetha Jayakumar, Thank you so much for appreciating the tribute. 'Probably some may have taken break. Lets hope they may join soon.' - I too hope so, may it be so! I wouldn't like to think anyone has passed away, although few of them are aged.
@Hazel Durham, Thank you so much for reading my poem and sharing your appreciative thoughts in the comment. I am delighted to have your appreciation.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A beautiful tribute to all the poets missing from Poemhunter now, it is sad that these wonderful poets heve decided to leave Poemhunter for whatever reason. You remember them with such tenderness and with great respect for their great critique on your superb poems! Thank you for sharing Khairul!