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1. Stacy Parker Le Melle on Nov 4, 2013 at 3:40 pm

   This is the power of poetry, Nilofar. In these short stanzas, in these compressed lines, you say so much–you burn brightly and it is an awesome sight. Well done. Stacy

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   • Nilofar on Jan 24, 2014 at 5:36 am

     Thanks dear Stacy,
     You spirit me to write more and more…
     Loves,

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2. Gabrielle Burton on Nov 4, 2013 at 4:36 pm

   Dear Nilofar,
   I love this powerful and passionate poem!
   Congratulations.
   Your former mentor,
   Gabrielle

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   • Nilofar on Jan 24, 2014 at 5:39 am

     Thank you, Dear Gabreill for your appriation.
     Love,

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3. Thomas on Nov 6, 2013 at 7:11 am

   giving warmth and light as well
   besides the light of ideas and
   the sparkle of inspiration
   to others

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4. Peggy on Nov 6, 2013 at 5:26 pm

   Dear Nilofar,

   What an inspirational poem! Short and powerful, but full of strong images. May your fire of your talent and passion ever burn bright. Peggy

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   • Nilofar on Jan 24, 2014 at 5:53 am

     Thank you so much dearest.
     Best,

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5. Christine Thomas on Nov 6, 2013 at 6:34 pm

   Response to Fire by Nilofar

   Phoenix
   By Christine Thomas

   You say you’d sacrifice yourself
   Just for the happiness of your women
   Just for them to be able to speak aloud
   You are fire –
   You burn like nothing stops you
   You melt their hardened gaze
   You dissolve their looks of gloating
   You are fire –
   I will pray for you
   Pray for your women
   Pray for your freedom
   You are fire –
   You will come back when you burn out
   I will make sure of it
   There are still a lot of things to do
   No, you are a phoenix

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   • Stacy Parker Le Melle on Nov 7, 2013 at 3:40 pm

     Wow, what a beautiful response…

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   • Nilofar on Jan 24, 2014 at 5:49 am

     Dearest Thomas,
     Thanks,thanks a million.
     Your comment is as much as beautiful. I really like it.

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6. Maureen Clifford on Nov 23, 2013 at 10:19 pm

   Both of these poems are beautifully crafted and say so much – the inner passion comes through strongly in ‘Fire’ More power to all of you ladies who are in this group – the power of speech is a magical thing. May your words resonate across the world

   Blessings to you all

   Maureen

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7. J. Huggins on Dec 6, 2013 at 11:01 am

   Hi Nilofar,

   Such a beautiful strong poem. In for short stanzas you deliver such a powerful message. I encourage you along with all the other Afghan women to keep burning and soon create a wild fire that can not be contained. You are quite inspiring and have drawn me to become even more thankful for my liberties I have as a women and not to think of them lightly.

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8. freshta on Jan 24, 2014 at 5:24 am

   Dear Dr.Nilofar,
   Your thoughs and mind are really antique .
   I like and enjoy your writing

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   • Nilofar on Feb 5, 2014 at 9:43 am

     Thanks, Freshta jan.

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9. Safaf on Jan 24, 2014 at 7:30 am

   Wonderful!
   Dear Doc, it is really powerful as much as yourself.
   With love

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   • Nilofar on Feb 5, 2014 at 9:44 am

     Thank you,dear.

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10. Briana on May 1, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    “I am fire —
    I want to burn”

    Nilofar,
    When I read those two lines I got chills! It was so powerful. Your passion for the rights of women really shines through. You worded those thoughts and emotions perfectly. Keep on writing! You will only get stronger and better from this point forward.
    Sincerely,
    Briana

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