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Hope of Despair

In clutch of loneliness she wasn’t alone For grief always readily came along When her happy path destined for love Detoured sadly to lovelorn mirage. He was an affluent handsome man Yet, wealth of life he didn’t have Being fueled by an unworthy heart Poverty of thoughts reigned inside. She found love when love was elusive But elusive was the love she found, Though she chose a budding ruby rose Alas, its splendor had prickly thorns. Summers of bloom she longed for Agonized in gloom of monsoon storms, When colors of love autumn invoked Trees of joy shuddered in wintry throe And leaves of affinity began to fall Spreading glumness on pristine lands. Silence she endured spoke volumes When solitude starved for dialogue And harmony of voice echoed discord As overtures to reconcile faced a wall While everything right, yet so wrong, Left her feeling she doesn’t belong. Passions her own, warned of trespass When unrequited lure yearned romance Attempting to litigate a case long lost As hope of despair mocked her heart. November 22, 2020 Placed 2nd: Juxtaposition Poetry Contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Anil Deo

Date: 4/29/2022 5:27:00 AM

the middle stanzas (6 lines and thus longer) seem to have depth of emotions equal to a great song (Ghazal?); kudos to you if you stepped into a EVERYWOAMN's shoes. Plus the singular juxtaposition of "HOPE of Despair" first attracted me to one of your older posts. ThanX and shalom shalOm Vijaybhai

Valsa George

Date: 4/3/2022 5:41:00 AM

"When colors of love autumn invoked Trees of joy shuddered in wintry throe And leaves of affinity began to fall Spreading glumness on pristine lands.".... ! The sad end of two star crossed lovers who couldn't rise up to the expectations of each other! As ever, enjoyed the range of images and the endearing diction, dear friend !

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/23/2020 10:52:00 AM

What a wonderful poem and what a deserved win Vijay my friend - so sad to live and die, and to have never been in love. Excellent write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/29/2020 11:04:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the Juxtaposition contest, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/26/2020 7:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Vijay. Hugs Eve

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/26/2020 7:39:00 AM

Vijay, congratulations on your winning with this beautiful piece...

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 11/25/2020 9:59:00 AM

Vijay Great write! lovely, touching! congrats on your win!

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/25/2020 9:53:00 AM

Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-)Alexis

Silent One

Date: 11/25/2020 7:04:00 AM

Silence she endured spoke volumes, great line and your poem has good examples of juxtaposition in it... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/24/2020 4:31:00 AM

Hi Vijay, You have composed such a well-written piece for the contest theme. To have lived without love is so sad. Good content and metaphors. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2020 1:08:00 PM

Thank you Alexis--much appreciate, as always.

Joseph May

Date: 11/23/2020 11:21:00 AM

Very nicely done Vijay, Best for a top win..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 12:41:00 PM

Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/23/2020 5:48:00 AM

powerful force behind your words, so many never find true love, just an elusive one to satiate them for a short while... i have not looked at the contest yet, my muse still just yawning in and out but i think this is a great write and expect i will be back with a congrats when the contest ends... hugs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:55:00 AM

Glad to see you back, Sandy. So true what you say about elusive love. Much appreciate your kind feedback. Many thanks.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/23/2020 3:21:00 AM

Sad that many find that elusive love and live to regret it. Well written Vijay, best of luck in the contest. Hope your week goes well. Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:52:00 AM

Thank you Tom. Much appreciate, as always.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/22/2020 10:46:00 PM

The contrasts in your poem begin with the title. As to be expected the contrasts continue in your able imagery. An excellent poem worth of of a high placement. ~~

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:52:00 AM

Much appreciate, as always, Victor. Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/22/2020 9:32:00 PM

Another beautiful write, Vijay. Silence sometimes speaks louder than words. Have a great week :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:51:00 AM

So true about silence. Much appreciate, Angela--many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/22/2020 8:49:00 PM

"Silence she endured spoke volumes, when solitude starved for dialogue" There is so much truth within this thought. Your entire poem curls gently around me and my heart. This is so tender and moving. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:50:00 AM

Much appreciate your kind remarks, Brandy. Thank you for your support, as always.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/22/2020 6:31:00 PM

So sad! Well done in your descriptions.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:49:00 AM

Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/22/2020 6:23:00 PM

Often woman endure in silence , when the emotion is too great too express and too confusing. you write in multi layers of truth, from many a perspective. I have enjoyed reading our talented verse. e

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:49:00 AM

Happy my friend to read your comments. Much appreciate, as always, Vienna. Many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2020 6:08:00 PM

Your title alone is such great juxtaposition. You captured very well the theme, Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/23/2020 5:48:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.