A World Without You

Shattered dream of hushed night
Trapped in tenebrous nightmare
A world without you, a forlorn cry, 
Vacant stare of lonesome life
Aching to hear your loving voice.

A chorus of sweet angelic hymn
Saddened to remain unsung,
A charming ballad of romance
Distressed to fade unheard.

An allegory of impassioned love
Woefully abandoned unwritten,
An album of cherished memories
Left unfinished and unspoken.

Muzzled voice of an empty nest--
A robin’s roost bereft of eggs,
A nightingale strumming tunes of ache--
Its lyrics trembling in latent pain.

A world without you, quite barren--
A spring shriveled in wintry freeze
Wishing for life’s ornate revelries,
Longing vibrant summer flowers
And autumn’s fiery zealous splendor.

May 29, 2020
Placed 1st: A world without you poetry contest
Sponsor: JCB Burl
Placed 1st: Strand #780 Contest by Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 6/9/2020 8:37:00 AM
The anguish of shattered love is superbly executed, Vujay. Belated congrats on placing first with this gem. Regards // paul
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2020 8:42:00 AM
Much appreciate Paul--many thanks. Regards.
Date: 6/6/2020 11:13:00 AM
You deserve all and every accelaide my friend Vijay for you amazing talent is impossible to hide. Blessings and hugs Jennifer. Congratulation on both 1st wins!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/6/2020 2:23:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer--much appreciate.
Date: 6/1/2020 3:12:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your top win Vijay. So happy to see your name in the list again. :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/1/2020 3:19:00 PM
Thank you Aditi--much appreciate.
Date: 6/1/2020 1:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. This poem would be a wonderful song. Enjoy your win and day..............
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Date: 6/1/2020 3:18:00 PM
Thank you Paula--much appreciate.
Date: 6/1/2020 8:31:00 AM
Wonderful imagery! Congratulations!
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Date: 6/1/2020 9:48:00 AM
Thank you Kim--much appreciate.
Date: 6/1/2020 8:16:00 AM
This is SO moving and beautiful, so sad-- that unfinished album! CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Vijay. Janice
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Date: 6/1/2020 8:29:00 AM
Thank you Janice--much appreciate.
Date: 6/1/2020 4:03:00 AM
This is simply stunning Vijay! It is so deserving of your First Placement. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/1/2020 8:29:00 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/31/2020 6:02:00 PM
You never fail to impress with your eloquent poetry. Beautifully written. Congratulations on your win.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/1/2020 8:28:00 AM
So very kind of you JC--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/31/2020 3:11:00 PM
I can see why this finished first...Everyone should have a chorus like in your second stanza ..Great poetry my friend
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/1/2020 8:28:00 AM
Much appreciate, SO--many thanks.
Date: 5/31/2020 10:33:00 AM
A world without you an idea that is heartbreaking. Well written verse with deep emotion written from the heart. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 6/1/2020 8:27:00 AM
Thank you Eve--much appreciate.
Date: 5/31/2020 8:35:00 AM
Wow Vijay. Excellent poem. I can feel this. Well written. I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/31/2020 8:50:00 AM
Much appreciate your kind remarks Heidi. Glad to see, you are posting again. All is well with me. Stay safe my friend.
Date: 5/31/2020 8:29:00 AM
Love this. It's a wonderful writing. I will be back to wish you congrats I'm sure. Bless you and love to you, dear friend, Gina
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/31/2020 8:49:00 AM
Much appreciate your vote of confidence my friend. Many thanks for your visit and lovely comments, Gina.
Date: 5/31/2020 7:00:00 AM
Admirably written verses expressing powerfully heart's emotions dearest, Vijay! Blessings
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Date: 5/31/2020 7:02:00 AM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate your kind remarks.
Date: 5/31/2020 2:39:00 AM
The mournful nature of this poem is compelling and very artfully executed, Vijay. Very well crafted, my friend.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/31/2020 6:21:00 AM
Much appreciate my friend your kind feedback--many thanks, Lawrence.
Date: 5/30/2020 10:45:00 PM
Love has a lot to answer for Vijay...but when poetry as good as this is created..It is awesome.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/31/2020 6:20:00 AM
So very kind of you Harry--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/30/2020 9:10:00 PM
Oh so very woeful and full of lament. Very sad, yet beautifully penned. Love it.
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Date: 5/31/2020 6:20:00 AM
Much appreciate Rhoda--many thanks. Welcome back!
Date: 5/30/2020 7:43:00 PM
Lovely, heartfelt lines, Vijay! I feel the pain...best of luck in the contest. Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 5/31/2020 6:19:00 AM
Delighted by you visit and comments Rhonda. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/30/2020 7:05:00 PM
You never cease to amaze your reader! You never cease to satisfy a craving for a beauty! You always allow your reader to rise to higher levels of great poetry! You take the soul to a world without pulsating heart! We do not have to imagine! Your great interpretation is quenching! A great pleasure to read your wonderful poetry, dear Vijay! My deepest regards and blessings.
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Date: 5/31/2020 6:19:00 AM
A pleasure to read your feedback, Besma. Much appreciate your kind remarks--many thanks.
Date: 5/30/2020 2:33:00 PM
a wowser, Vijay. LOVE this. FAVE
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Date: 5/30/2020 4:13:00 PM
Music to my ears..coming from the best poetess on Soup. Much appreciate, Andrea--many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAVE.
Date: 5/30/2020 12:55:00 PM
Your beautiful imagery portrays both the joy of love and tha agony of separation. Charismatic flow of emotions Vijay. Best wishes for the contest :)
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Date: 5/30/2020 4:11:00 PM
Always a treasure to read your feedback, Aditi. Much appreciate the kind remarks--many thanks.
Date: 5/30/2020 8:48:00 AM
Your descriptions were so vivid and haunting. a winner Vijay.
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Date: 5/30/2020 9:13:00 AM
Much appreciate Jeanne--many thanks.
Date: 5/30/2020 6:58:00 AM
I can really feel the ache in your verse, Vijay. A truly empty world you have painted with this moving piece. Good luck in the contest!!!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/30/2020 7:08:00 AM
So very kind of you--much appreciate Mike--many thanks.
Date: 5/29/2020 11:02:00 PM
Moments without you, such a sad thought. The world would be gray, quiet- no words or music. You have truly set the mood here. Tender and lonely. ~ Brandy
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Date: 5/30/2020 6:44:00 AM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate, Brandy.
Date: 5/29/2020 4:28:00 PM
I could sense the loneliness in your verse Vijay, Beautifully written, this will do well. Good luck in the contest Enjoy your weekend Tom
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/30/2020 6:43:00 AM
Much appreciate your visit and comments Tom--many thanks.
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