All That Passion Suddenly Erased

Winds were among first to notice
Fragrant air blowing fresh breeze 
Stemming from your pristine vicinity
Extolling prospects of your visit,

Announced by the birds in flight
Message circulated far and wide
Into the emerging scenic twilight
Pushing far away the opaque skies,

Cotton clouds then adorned charm
Scattered in ways of scenic art form
In orange hues peeking from blue
Amid aerial vistas painted for you,

Sprinkling rays on mosaic colors
Layers of fabric spun florid display
Anxious for you to take your step
Into this arena of majestic stage,

But all that passion suddenly erased
Prompting egress of darker motifs
When sun plunged below horizon,
Dismayed that you never showed up. 

April 12, 2018
Placed first in contest 515 by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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George Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 6:16 AM
After such eager anticipation , the sudden plunge into disappointment is truly unbearable ! The wonderful images used are exhilarating ! You alone can craft such a poem of passion in a language so picturesque....and most poignant!
Raven Avatar
November 12, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Hi Vijay, dropping by with my congratulations on your win with this excellent write. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Your friend always....Mike.
Gauthier Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 7:22 PM
Lovely, Vijay. Congrats on your top win.
Nicole Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Your thoughts have wings. I feel as though I could caress your words and fly. (I would, if that were possible) Even though love, beauty and magical moments linger- a touch of sadness tugs deeply at the heart, while reading this. Very emotional indeed. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy
Furlong Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 4:06 PM
A wonderfully well-captured atmosphere of disappointment. Very well crafted Vijay, very nice!
Hamilton Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Great write Vijay, loved your use of unique word combinations, "prompting egress of darker motifs" wonderful writing!!
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May 5, 2018 at 9:35 AM
It is so disappointing when we look forward to the experience of a great love and it's not reciprocated! Then a day full of sunshine turns to storm clouds! What a very insightful, awesome piece this is, my friend! Excellent write as usual! Best regards. Pandita
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April 25, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Hello Vijay, as I was reading this poem, i felt like i was part of it. have a nice evening my friend.
Pandit Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 4:28 PM
Thank you Darlene.
Downing  Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 8:12 PM
Yeah I definitely like this a lot! Going into my faves... hugs :)
Pandit Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 8:00 AM
Happy to read your kind words..many thanks Akkina.
Swartz Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Wow Vijay! I'm making this a fave of mine. You put your soul into this and it is strong and brilliant.
Pandit Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 4:35 PM
Many thanks James..always appreciate your visit and kind remarks.
Kriticos Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Epic piece here Vjay, glad I stopped by!
Pandit Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Thank you Kyle.
Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 5:25 PM
what a lovely poem of personfication, Vijay. Very well done.
Pandit Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 6:08 AM
Thank you Andrea...appreciate your supportive comments.
Andresen Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 1:48 PM
- Make me feel sad ... but beautifully written, Vijay :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise..this is not for contest.
Gupta Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 9:30 AM
May the candles of hope keep kindling ... the crimson canvas will sure turn up ... especially in the wake of this beautiful poem ... well crafted with the words in multichrome ...
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Many thanks Probir--appreciate your kind words.
Canerdy Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:39 AM
I'm impressed with the smooth progression from beauty to disappointment--the way you connected them, Vijay! Janice
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Thank you Janice..always happy to read your thoughtful comments.
Warrior Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 5:10 AM
Well done my passionate friend...pitty how sometimes love can go up in a puff of smoke...stay in the light^WW^
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:25 AM
So true--appreciate your visit and kind words, WW.
Michael Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 2:26 AM
Nice setting...and a glorious ending...not as planned...but what can you do...Like a lovely painting...All the best Vijay...
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:25 AM
Many thanks Arturo..appreciate your kind words.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 5:16 PM
Beautifully expressed dark romantic poetry, Vijay. I LOVE the dark somber tone of this poem. Great lines throughout ... But all that passion suddenly erased. Prompting egress of darker motifs. When sun plunged below horizon, dismayed that you never showed up. Marvelous poem. Love and smiles.
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Thank you Freddie--appreciate the kind feedback.
Callus Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 4:16 PM
You have painted the beauty of Anticipation with captivating imagery, Vijay. What a pity to be let down...the last stanza is heartbreaking. Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:23 AM
Thank you Paul--appreciate the kind feedback.
Onclaud Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 3:07 PM
isn't it painful to be stood up or abandoned? vijay, this is a biting, wonderful melody.. huggs
Pandit Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 3:20 PM
Thank you nette--appreciate your feedback.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 9:57 AM
Very well done, Vijay! Such glory in the expecting, only to be let down! The despair in the end. The plunging sun...
Pandit Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Appreciate your feedback Kim..many thanks for your visit and kind words.
Gentile Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 8:32 AM
I can truly relate to your story, Vijay as the sun has plunged for me to at times, So well expressed and beautiful !!!
Pandit Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 10:05 AM
Thank you Mike--appreciate reading your kind words..thank you again for your supportive comments.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 8:27 AM
This is so sad but written to beautifully.
Pandit Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Richard.
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April 12, 2018 at 7:27 AM
Anticipation, yearning, awaiting, disapointment , devastation! What a magnificent display of feelings expressed so vividly in a heavenly language dear friend, Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Always a pleasure to read your supportive comments..many thanks my friend, Demetrios.
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