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Don't be blinded by the current chaotic messaging...
They're Still Your Neighbors
by Y. M. Roger
Write a Naani writing prompt entry
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Awash in adversity,
Neighborhoods cringe in turmoil.
Stop! Step back. Look again…
Hey. Remember me?
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Write a poem using the Naani poetic form.
Naani is one of Indian's most popular Telugu poems. Naani means an expression of one and all. It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is not bounded to a particular subject. Generally it depends upon human relations and current statements. This poetry was introduced by one of the renowned Telugu poets Dr. N.Gopi, presently working as vice-chancellor to Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh.
Example:
A New Trick
I?ve been practicing all day
to show you my new trick.
Are you ready, Mama?
I can wink!
(22 syllables)
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Author Notes
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