Under Canopy Of Stars

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November 30, 2024

"How My First Poem Was Born" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: JCB BRUL

FIRST PLACE

glittering fireflies chirruped a passionate verse as I waited for beloved with trembling heart under canopy of stars

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FJ Thomas

Date: 2/24/2025 9:05:00 PM

I can see why that would inspire poetry Mala. Very nice :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2024 12:34:00 PM

Congrats. Loved the romance of this

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/14/2024 8:17:00 PM

Your first poem was born so romantically. Hearing from you after a long time. Congratulations!

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~

Jcb Brul

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

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!