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 Copyright Reserved