Bask In Your Own Glow

I write upon the fluttering pages of your mind, 
My words of hope to make your spirit soar:
Reveal your inner light and charm, 
When dark gloom and grief sow
Seeds of despair, never let them your soul pursue
And grow; pluck them out and away you throw.

I write upon rustling leaves of your thoughts that flow 
From the tree of your heart, my words anew
To ease your unease and repose:
When dreadful storms do harm
Your mind's cool ocean, let pearls of peace cast ashore, 
And help you smile at warm sunrise behind.

I write upon those empty spaces that I find
In your fragile heart, my words to implore
You to be ever poised and calm:
When endless waves of woes
Try to inundate you, never let them drown you. 
Bask in the brightness of your own glint glow.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 8/14/2022 11:15:00 AM
Hurrah for you with your win, Anitha. So well deserved. you are an amazing talent, my friend. Congrats.
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Date: 8/14/2022 11:03:00 AM
Dearest Ani, it is such a joy to return to this exquisite poem to offer my heartiest congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. I'm enchanted again with the expressive spirit of this piece. So inspiring, so soulful, the beauty of empathy shines as does the beauty of your radiant heart. If I could fav this poem again I would! Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 8/12/2022 10:01:00 PM
This is a remarkable win dear Ani. This poem stands out for the positivity and the refreshing hope it sows in darkened minds. Congratulations on your win in this most prestigious contest !
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/14/2022 10:13:00 AM
Dear Valsa, thank you so very much for your kind words of appreciation for my poem... Have a lovely blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani
Date: 8/12/2022 12:47:00 PM
Anitha, you weave a beautiful thread of positivity throughout. Your metaphors are creatively delightful: "I write upon the rustling leaves of your thoughts that flow from the tree of your heart ..." and "When dreadful storms do harm Your mind's cool ocean, let pearls of peace cast ashore, ~ And help you smile at warm sunrise behind." This is a Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 11 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 12 has already started!
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Date: 8/14/2022 10:07:00 AM
Thank you so very much Mark for the inspiring contest, and my placement. And again thank you so much for the Fav. God bless you. Have a blessed day... ~ Ani
Date: 10/21/2021 5:19:00 PM
i write to congratulate you on a fine win, so sorry I never saw this gem before Ani, you are such a talented poet its a joy to read your work:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/19/2021 6:48:00 PM
Dearest Ani, I am swept up and away on the breathless beauty of your exquisite poem. I adore the rhyme scheme and the elegance of the rhymes chosen. Such amazing artistry graces this graceful poem.. a masterwork, indeed! Love radiates in every gorgeous poetic line, my heart's imagination is inspired and my soul is uplifted. A fav! Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton's contest. Warmest wishes and hugs, my sweet friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/19/2021 11:31:00 AM
Wonderful verse of compassionate love Ani - love that reaches beyond blank pages and emptiness. Many congratulations on your win!
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Date: 10/19/2021 11:29:00 AM
Back Congratulations on this win. "Beautiful" Have a blessed autumn day writing away..................
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Date: 10/19/2021 7:37:00 AM
I am fascinated by your 'sandwiched reverse rhyme' ...I just made that name up.. :) (ABCDEF, FEDCBA, ABCDEF) I feel it truly adds to the overall beauty of your poem Anitha. Congratulations on your placement in Milt's contest. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 10/18/2021 8:02:00 PM
Wonderful poem which made me very happy to find it up there in the final ten, Anitha. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/18/2021 7:43:00 PM
Beautiful poem, each and every word!
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Date: 2/19/2021 9:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your poem is lovely and so well-constructed. It is easy to see how it got the top spot. "Bask in the brightness...."
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/20/2021 9:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Milton for the visit and congrats. God bless. Have a great day :)
Date: 2/16/2021 6:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. "Beautiful" I love how you started, "I write upon." Enjoy your win with blessings................
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/16/2021 9:41:00 PM
Thank you SO much Paula for the congrats. Have a great blessed day. Hugs :)
Date: 2/15/2021 6:24:00 PM
Soul and spirit uplifting words! Congrats on your top win, Anitha!
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/16/2021 9:40:00 PM
Thank you SO much Unseeking Seeker. God bless. :)
Date: 2/15/2021 9:55:00 AM
Hi Anitha, Congratulations on your top win with this well-written write. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:39:00 PM
Alexis, thank you SO much for the congrats. You too have a lovely day.. Hugs :)
Date: 2/15/2021 9:10:00 AM
Ani, congratulations on your win in my contest, I Write Upon, using my Invented Form, your poem is excellent _Constance
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:50:00 AM
Constance, thank you SO much for such an interesting contest and am happy you liked my poem. Hugs :)
Date: 2/15/2021 6:18:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! So delightful and delighting from start til the end... God bless you.
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/16/2021 9:38:00 PM
Thank you SO much dear Beata. Have a lovely day. Hugs :)
Date: 2/14/2021 10:48:00 PM
Wonderful poem with great metaphor, Anitha, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:38:00 PM
Thank you SO much dear Eve. Luv n hugs :)
Date: 2/4/2021 6:39:00 AM
- What a wonderful poem, dear Ani :) - I dare not even try this contest ... best wishes for a top win for you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:37:00 PM
Dear Anne, sorry for the late response. THANK you so much for your wishes. Hugs :)
Date: 2/4/2021 6:23:00 AM
Bask in your glow with this awesome write, Ani. You write upon fragile heart beautifully. Superbly done in this difficult to execute form. Into my FAVES.
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:36:00 PM
Vijayji, thank you SO much for the visit, comment and the fav. Have a GREAT blessed day. :)
Date: 2/3/2021 5:04:00 AM
well written!
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/16/2021 9:34:00 PM
Thank you Patrick. God bless. :)
Date: 2/2/2021 9:45:00 AM
Another clever awesome write sweet friend. Hope you get a win, for I certainly think it deserves a win! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:34:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Jenni... Hugs to you too :)
Date: 2/2/2021 6:51:00 AM
So beautifully written, Anitha... Reads like a winner...
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Date: 2/16/2021 9:33:00 PM
Thank you so much Supraja.. God bless... Hugs :)
Date: 2/2/2021 6:09:00 AM
Reads like a good contender in the contest. Way to go. I like how you use part of the first line in each first line to have a continuity of thought through the work. Your presence at my page was uplifting. Sara
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/16/2021 9:32:00 PM
Thank you so much Sara.. Hugs :)
Date: 2/2/2021 3:38:00 AM
Another outstanding write Ani, Simply breathtaking, ever line a gem. It is a pleasure to read your poems. Love reading them. Your English is really good. Are you an english teacher, a student of literature? God bless, Keep SHINING, take care
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 2/16/2021 9:32:00 PM
Thank you so much Rama... Hugs :)
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