A Lifetime Together

You are the tea leaves, I am the tea pot,
I the tiny snowflakes, and you the snow,
Hand in hand we traverse a lifetime together--
Granting your half, you make me whole.

You are the smile on face of my happiness,
I am the shadow guarding your footsteps
Firmly in lock steps of today and tomorrow
Cherishing the yore and future of evermore.

I am the rose bush, you’re pink blossoms,
You the scent of flowers in my spring garden;
In quest of my life, you’re the only reason,
Flame of my soul, you light-up my seasons.

Together we paint our ebullient daybreak--
I the brushstrokes, you the magic wand;
You are the golden rays glistening dew drops,
I the voice of dawn, you the birdsongs.

In my concert hall you’re the orchestra,
You are the piano-music set to our life song.
I’m just the guitar strings, you the gifted artist,
Lyrics of love you are, in my romantic ballad.

On avenue of life, you’re my road signs,
You’re my compass when I’m feeling lost;
You are the lighthouse guiding in dark
On my dreary nights you are the bright star.

March 10, 2020
Placed 1st: Poetic lines from a poetry soup poet—Maria Williams
“You are the tea leaves I am the tea pot
I the tiny snowflakes and you the snow”
From Ode to Mum by Maria Williams
Placed 1st: Strand choice Q poetry contest by Brian Stand

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Date: 5/12/2020 2:31:00 PM
This poem gives such a soothing feeling that one reading is not enough! Beautifully written :)
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Date: 4/8/2020 9:47:00 PM
Beautiful piece, congratulations on your win.
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Date: 3/29/2020 1:49:00 PM
Yesss, a first place. Congratulations, Vijay
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/2/2020 10:01:00 AM
Much appreciate Andrea--many thanks.
Date: 3/26/2020 8:06:00 PM
Excellent ~ congratulations on your win!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/28/2020 6:20:00 AM
Thank you PM--much appreciate.
Date: 3/26/2020 1:24:00 PM
Hello Vijay Pandit, this poem is beautiful I like the last verse the best.You are the lighthouse guarding the dark. I like this line. Be well and be safe, be well. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2020 6:05:00 PM
Hello Vijay i wish you the best. Stay safe and be strong. Stay well. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2020 3:50:00 PM
Many thanks Darlene--much appreciate. Stay safe my friend.
Date: 3/26/2020 12:21:00 PM
I loved this from beginning to end. Here you tell your loved one she is the thing that makes you whole. Beautiful. God Bless, JB
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2020 3:49:00 PM
Much appreciate, Judy--many thanks.
Date: 3/26/2020 11:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your pen was filled with an amazing poem. Enjoy your win and day........
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2020 11:37:00 AM
Thank you Paula--much appreciate.
Date: 3/25/2020 11:03:00 PM
Vijay, great written poem from the one line and a big congratulations on your win in Silent One's contest-Stay safe and healthy my friend. Hugs Eve
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2020 11:37:00 AM
Thank you Eve--much appreciate.
Date: 3/25/2020 2:54:00 PM
- No surprise, Vijay :) - Congratulations on your top win :) - Stay healthy and safe :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/25/2020 4:58:00 PM
That is so kind of you--many thanks, Anne-Lise.
Date: 3/25/2020 5:38:00 AM
I loved the fifth stanza to this, i can see how the lines truly inspired you to write a brilliant poem.. This poem can be seen as a dedication to a mum and also a romantic one to the one you love... Congratulations on you first place in the contest..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/25/2020 4:57:00 PM
Much appreciate SO--many many thanks. Thank you also for holding contests.
Date: 3/24/2020 2:08:00 AM
This is gorgeous, Vijay. You the canvas and your cherished one the color, adding beauty, light and love to your world, as you have added to ours with your intricate and tender write. Lovely ~ a fave for me :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2020 6:03:00 AM
So glad to read your comments again--much appreciate my friend--many thanks for your kind remarks, HT. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.
Date: 3/17/2020 3:02:00 PM
wow... this is an excellent write Vijay... you took that line and really went with it, your words fit perfectly... I am sure this will top the winner's list... well done my friend... hugs
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2020 5:13:00 PM
Glad to see you back--much appreciate Sandy--many thanks my friend.
Date: 3/16/2020 6:09:00 PM
Waiting for THIS one to be judged. I fully expect this to be a top winner.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2020 7:10:00 AM
That is very kind of you, Andrea--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 3/13/2020 1:54:00 PM
- No one could say it more beautiful than this, Vijay - Love it :) - Guaranteed a winning poem .... wooooW ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2020 5:10:00 PM
So nice to hear and so kind of you, Anne-Lise--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 3/12/2020 8:05:00 PM
A superb piece consisting of vivid metaphors and romantic parallels throughout, Vijay! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2020 6:44:00 AM
So very kind of you Janice--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 3/12/2020 6:03:00 PM
Wow Vijay, it doesn't get more romantic than this poem expressing your ebullient love! I hope to see this a top winner my friend! : ) xxoo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/12/2020 6:54:00 PM
So very kind of you my friend---much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 3/12/2020 9:19:00 AM
A beautiful romantic write Vijay..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/12/2020 6:53:00 PM
Much appreciate, Joseph--many thanks.
Date: 3/11/2020 5:30:00 PM
you were very wonderfully inspired to write an amazing poem here, Vijay. I too chose this theme but mine is much shorter than yours! I think it was the best phrase of the ones we were to choose from.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/12/2020 6:53:00 AM
Yes indeed, the prompt was really good. Much appreciate your kind feedback my friend--many thanks, Andrea.
Date: 3/11/2020 3:24:00 PM
Great work Vijay incorporating Marias lines and theme, well done, sure to place well Vijay, best wishes...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/12/2020 6:49:00 AM
Much appreciate Charlie--many thanks for your kind remarks.
Date: 3/11/2020 9:54:00 AM
Excellent poetry. Very rich concept, well fabrication and brilliant presentation. 7 out of 7 from me........ hugs //Manmath//
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/11/2020 11:19:00 AM
Much appreciate Manmath--many thanks for the kind remarks.
Date: 3/11/2020 12:35:00 AM
A fave.. You took those beautiful lines of Maria Williams and enchant it with your magical pen.. Some of the lines are glittering like jewels in gold.. Granting your half, you make me whole...I am the shadow guarding your footsteps...I’m just the guitar strings, you the gifted artist,...Wonderful..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/11/2020 7:05:00 AM
You are so very kind, Jenish--so glad you like some of the lines---much appreciate..many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.
Date: 3/10/2020 10:30:00 PM
Oh my!! This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Your thoughts wrap softly around me, like a tender melody. Inspired by a wonderful poetess, you have been. I wish to place this in my favorites. :) Brandy
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/11/2020 7:04:00 AM
So happy to read your comments, Brandy..much appreciate the kind feedback..many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.
Date: 3/10/2020 2:31:00 PM
Hi Vijay, I LOVE this poem, Maria might have inspired you with her beautiful words but you wrote a gem fantastic my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/10/2020 4:22:00 PM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate your kind feedback--many thanks, Jennifer.
Date: 3/10/2020 11:07:00 AM
Beautiful and romantic, Vijay. You have been well inspired, my friend. I can imagine this love lasting beyond a lifetime! Regards // paul
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/10/2020 11:46:00 AM
Thank you Paul--much appreciate, as always. Regards.
Date: 3/10/2020 11:00:00 AM
You were well inspired by Maria's lines Vijay, a very romantic verse. Tom
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/10/2020 11:44:00 AM
Yes--it's a catchy line that can take you many places. Much appreciate Tom--many thanks.
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