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November 30, 2024

"How My First Poem Was Born" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: JCB BRUL

FIRST PLACE

Under Canopy Of Stars

glittering fireflies 
chirruped a passionate verse
as I waited for
beloved with trembling heart
under canopy of stars
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 2/24/2025 9:05:00 PM
I can see why that would inspire poetry Mala. Very nice :)
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Date: 12/15/2024 12:34:00 PM
Congrats. Loved the romance of this
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Date: 12/14/2024 8:17:00 PM
Your first poem was born so romantically. Hearing from you after a long time. Congratulations!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/15/2024 6:06:00 AM
Dear Christuraj, I was thinking of you and missing your poems for a while. Did you take a break? I am enjoying others' poems, but was not very active - I was working on a memoir project by our local arts council. I am going to travel soon to India - hope we stay in touch. Love and blessings~
Date: 12/13/2024 1:50:00 AM
Lovely imagery especially the last line.Thank you for sharing the passionate beginning of your poetic journey, dear Mala . Congratulations and stay creative! ^___^ JCB
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/15/2024 6:03:00 AM
Dear JCB, Thank you so much for the placement. I am honoured and humbled! You are a great sponsor - the exciting themes really speak to me!
Date: 12/5/2024 8:49:00 AM
Both are great. Up to you... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day..........
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/5/2024 11:03:00 AM
Thank you, Paula, for reading both. Appreciate your kind support.
Date: 12/3/2024 1:26:00 PM
Yours is so lovely and romantic. One of my favorites so far, Mala
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/3/2024 1:42:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Truly appreciate your uplifting words! Love ~
Date: 12/1/2024 11:12:00 AM
A lovely tanka.. I really like how you approached this..
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/1/2024 1:12:00 PM
Thank you, Dear SO. Your comment is so much appreciated.
Date: 12/1/2024 10:54:00 AM
Very nice. This contest idea was brilliant!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/1/2024 1:11:00 PM
Thanks, Dear Andrea. True.
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