A New Beginning

Rain's drizzling from forest canopies,
Evening sun peeking through leaves,
Flowers rising from decaying hues
Amid the woods tangled and untidy.

Shadows are dancing unknowingly 
Whispering evening wind songs,
To the music of a distant waterfall.

They witnessed my arrival 
With a cautious screech and roar,
A suspecting growl, and buzz.
It was the elephants' trumpeting
That made chimpanzees scream.

In the wilderness of dissonance 
I'm seeking peace and harmony.
Moon is emerging from darkened hues,
A shiny star is peering through.

A starry night guides my path,
Silently contemplating, traversing 
The mountains of nothingness;
Meditating to exit solitude,
Looking for the glorious morning sun.

Magical palace where you dream
The arrival of a new world
Worshipping serendipity,
Drowned in agony, swallowing reality.

The fog of misery has vanished 
Disappearing like the morning mist.
Birds are singing morning songs,
Rising horizon signals a new beginning.

July 31, 2017
Placed 1st: Brian's Choice 4 Contest by Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 2/1/2024 7:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Way to go. Very expressive and descriptive lines penned. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara K
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Date: 2/28/2023 8:33:00 PM
My envision of this, is, you were in the jungle/forest in Thailand. It sure does sound like an epic adventure. Awesomeness :)
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Date: 10/22/2022 9:02:00 PM
Looking back on your oldies, Vijay. Another gem. Love this poem.
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Date: 5/6/2020 3:25:00 PM
Vijay, congratulations on your 1st place win with this beautiful verse. Again, you make me feel like I am right there in the middle of all that imagery. Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/6/2020 2:55:00 PM
Congratulation On your Big Win Articulate Flows Bravo
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Gideon Idudje
Date: 5/6/2020 3:08:00 PM
Date: 5/6/2020 12:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. There are always new beginnings. Guess that is what life is all about. Enjoy your day and win........
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Date: 5/16/2018 3:23:00 PM
Utterly gorgous , my friend
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Date: 5/16/2018 3:20:00 PM
aha, finally I found a poem I have not seen, way back here!! Let me read it now.
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Date: 1/3/2018 8:22:00 AM
Very lovely write, Vijay. Beautiful.
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Date: 8/23/2017 4:58:00 PM
A rainforest epiphany is a righteous awakening ... very spiritual poem, Vijay. The imagery is spectacular, and the prose is oh so elegant. You are a very talented poet. Outstanding poem, a fave for sure. Love and much respect.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/23/2017 5:21:00 PM
Thank you Freddie for your lovely comments.. appreciate you reading through this long poem.
Date: 8/18/2017 1:27:00 AM
Like this ,really beautiful lines
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/18/2017 6:10:00 AM
Thank you so much for your visit--love your comment.
Date: 8/15/2017 5:16:00 PM
Thank you Anita. Delighted by your visit.
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Date: 8/15/2017 5:05:00 PM
Full of sounds! Reading this was a nice experience.
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Date: 8/7/2017 6:03:00 PM
Excellent Vijay! Keep up the beautiful writing. It is very enjoyable to read. :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/7/2017 7:33:00 PM
Thank you for reading through this rather long poem. So happy to get your comments.
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