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May 5, 2023
Brian Strand Premier No. 1214 Poetry Contest

January 3, 2024

"Can't believe this is a N/A" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Silent One

FIRST PLACE

Twilight glimmer descends on mountains high, At daybreak birds return to their warm nests, From my garden I watch vermilion sky... world becomes quiet, needing soulful rest! The delightful voices I often miss chattering, giggling, making cutest jokes, I often crave for that wonderful bliss, For them to come home to their waiting folks. Feel painfully sad to see empty chairs at dinner, no delicacy to cook, except when celebrations in the air, the abode again cheerful to look! When wings turned strong, we had to allow them soar, limitless sky, navigate unknown shore!

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Susan Ashley

Date: 1/14/2024 7:09:00 PM

Dearest Mala, soulful poetess, congratulations for your exceptional poem being showcased in Silent One's contest. Your poetic artistry unveils rich emotions expressed so beautifully and tenderly. I feel your maternal heart's longing and the acceptance of letting go.. your couplet is a grand finale to a poignant piece. Warmest wishes my sweet and talented friend.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/4/2024 7:41:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this wonderful write again. Great Ending... Glad Silent One did this. Have a wonderful day writing away........................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 1/4/2024 4:15:00 PM

Thanks, Paula. Your comments cheer me up...and I start writing again. Appreciate your thoughtful words.

Silent One

Date: 1/3/2024 12:09:00 PM

I get lots of NA's in his contests also.. your poem was well written, I think he has certain poems he likes, which he speak about in his contest descriptions.. This wasn't really a contest, but an opportunity to showcase an Na poem..

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 1/3/2024 2:40:00 PM

Thank you for giving an opportunity to showcase. I get lots of N/A’s in his contests too - try to understand his favourite style.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/5/2023 8:52:00 AM

A wonderful write. Guess all mothers go through this. Have a blessed day/weekend..........

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 5/5/2023 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Love your comments.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/5/2023 7:45:00 AM

Hi Mala, This is a good “ empty nest” penned in the sonnet form. I enjoyed it very much. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/5/2023 8:30:00 AM

Hi Mala, I had the same issue as well when I wrote for the contest. I originally wrote my entry in the Quatrain form. I made some adjustments and made it into a freestyle form. I see now that submitted it in Brian's contest. Best wishes in the contest.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 5/5/2023 7:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Alexis. I did not notice the requirement for the contest, wanted to try in Sonnet form. Anyway, I got a Free Verse ready..coming soon. You have a great weekend too, Dear Friend, the most versatile Poet! Hugs ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/5/2023 7:40:00 AM

- There will be some empty chairs ... but, they can be filled with grandchildren in time ... beautifully written, Mala :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 5/5/2023 7:42:00 AM

Thanks, Dear Sunshine. You are right - grandchildren are the most precious gift. Love ~ Mala