Mushrooms After the Rain — by Tanmoy Acharya

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   Misbah786posted 3 years ago

   Please read Tanmoy Acharya's lovely and thought-provoking poem. This poem brings back so many memories for me. He is no longer alive, yet I will never forget his voice. I read his poems every now and then, and I will not let his poetry die. His death is already a major loss; many people who do not know him well are unaware that he has always fought for the survival of the HP poets community. He was widely misunderstood by many, including myself, but I'm glad it didn't take me long to realize I was mistaken.
   
   One day, I questioned him, "Why do you never disagree with me on forums, and why do you always give me a ‘+1’ in responses even when my comments are totally opposite to yours?" He told me, "I don't disagree with poets."
   
   Here’s the link: https://letterpile.com/poetry/Mushrooms-After-the-Rain
   
   After his passing, I have reduced my activities on HP, particularly in the forums, because every time I engage in the forums, it reminds me of him, as I was highly active in the forums with him. He was a very generous person. May his soul rest in peace. Ameen!
   
   Thank you so much to everyone in advance who took the time to read this.

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   Jodahposted 3 years ago

   Misbah, thank you for sharing Tanmoy’s poem. I always respected him and enjoyed his poetry, so of course I would take the time to read this. You would have understood more than anyone the feelings expressed in this excellent poem. He is missed. Blessings to you.

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much, John. You're a true friend, and I hold you in high regard. Much Gratitude!
      Blessings always!

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   AliciaCposted 3 years ago

   I think that there is a lot of meaning behind each line in this poem for both the writer and the reader. It's certainly an interesting piece. Thank you very much for sharing the poem, Misbah. I didn't know that Tanmoy wrote as Aiden. I'm glad that you are keeping his memory alive.

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much for your thoughtful response, Linda. I greatly appreciate your kindness. Much Love!
      Blessings to you!

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   Pamela99posted 3 years ago

   I have learned to love Tanmoy’s poems Misbah. I know this is a very difficult loss for you, and I am so sorry. I think this poem has such a deeper meaning and I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for posting this poem Misbah. Much love and many blessings.

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Pamela, thank you so much for reading and for your kind words.
      Love and Blessings!!

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   ravirajan01posted 3 years ago

   Thanks Misbah for sharing yet another beautiful poem of Tanmoy.He was really a gifted poet who was sadly misunderstood by many due to various reasons.His poems however continue to keep his memories alive.Thanks for sharing his work.

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Ravi, thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Yes, he was greatly misunderstood. I hope people don't make snap judgements about others, and if they do, I hope they have the courage to alter their minds when confronted with truth. Unfortunately, in today’s world and especially if it is online, very few individuals recognize their flaws and apologize for being harsh/unkind towards others. In the online world, we are all 'gods,' if not 'God.' This is where we hurt other people without even thinking about it.
      
      Have a great day and take care
      Blessings to you!

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