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July 26, 2025

"Three Options" Poetry Contest (Ten lines, Ten syllables in each)

Sponsor: Constance La France

Poet's Notes:

KALIDASA was a classical Sanskrit poet who is often considered as ancient India's greatest poet and playright.

VALMIKI was a legendary poet who is celebrated as the traditional author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Adi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem. The Ramayana, originally written by Valmiki, consists of 24,000 shlokas and seven cantos.Wikipedia

Appears a mysterious land from far, Dream of vermilion sky at mystic dawn Prayers heard from boats on holy river, Mythical chants floating in consciousness. My birthplace - ancient city reminding Of vedas and epics, saints and hermits, A land of literature, poetry, Music, art, picturesque architecture... For thousands of years verses flow in air land of Kalidasa and Valmiki.

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/1/2025 4:00:00 PM

Wow! Stunning and I learned something new. Just fabulous dear Mala. Thank you and Congratulations! :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/2/2025 8:37:00 AM

Dear Linda, It's such a great pleasure to find your uplifting valuable comments. Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed reading the "Poet's Notes". I learn new things too when researching a bit on the topic of the contests. Love and Best wishes ~

Constance La France

Date: 8/1/2025 7:17:00 AM

Mala, congratulations on your win in my Three Options in I contest, thanks for sharing the info and your words are so wonderfully penned, blessings ~

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/2/2025 8:35:00 AM

Dear Constance, I really enjoy taking part in your thoughtful contests. Truly appreciate your placement and the precious comments. Love and best wishes ~

Valsa George

Date: 7/29/2025 10:01:00 PM

Dear Mala, Calcutta, your native city is also famous as the place of birth of Tagore, the one who received the first nobel prize for Literature from India. Our land has a rich culture and heritage and is blessed with great epics and epic writers. In this idyllic setting, there was peace and worship and the atmosphere was resonant with songs and hymns. Beautiful poem. Congratulations on your great win.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/2/2025 8:32:00 AM

Dear Valsa, it's such a great pleasure reading your wise and uplifting comments. Yes, my birthplace Kolkata is a great city, vibrant with cultural activities. Rabindranath Tagore's songs and writings had a huge impact on me from childhood. In this poem, the picture which appeared in my mind, is Benares, which I haven't visited, but the scene of boats in the Ganges, and the atmosphere of chanting hymns I often ponder about. Thank you for your wonderfully written appreciative comment. This is the blessing I mostly value being a member of this gifted community. Love and best wishes

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/28/2025 11:37:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative "Idyllic" write again. Have a blessed day with your win................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/2/2025 8:25:00 AM

Dear Paula, Thank you so much. Really appreciate your supportive comment. Best wishes ~

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/27/2025 8:07:00 PM

Feeling nostalgic it seems :) this inspires us to read Kalidas a bit as also other poets like Kabir … congratulations on your win, Mala

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/28/2025 7:46:00 AM

True Seeker, feel nostalgic at times. I wish I could read Sanskrit well, and read Kalidasa. My mother picked my name from one of his epics. Reading Kabir would be great too! Thank you for reading my poem, really appreciate your encouraging comment.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/26/2025 5:53:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this information with us through your Idyllic poem, Mala. Good Luck in the contest my friend. Bill

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/27/2025 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so much, Bill, my friend from Texas. I feel really proud of my heritage, which often gets expressed in my writings. Really appreciate your comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/26/2025 4:40:00 PM

Hello Mala, oh this is a very enjoyable poem. i enjoyed to read. Friendship & Love,/ Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/27/2025 9:57:00 AM

Hello Mala, Yes i enjoyed this poem. Lov e and Friendship, /Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/27/2025 9:54:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene! I am delighted that you enjoyed the poem. Love and Friendship!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/26/2025 3:18:00 PM

Very nice, Mala!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/26/2025 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Your comment is precious!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/26/2025 11:22:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative "Idyllic" write. Thanks for the note. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away............

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/26/2025 3:23:00 PM

Dear Paula, feel delighted when I see your positive comments. Thank you.