Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

Beauty In Decay

"Dead leaves lay still until the wind takes them
            here and there:  even the last flower is withered:
                      yet there is a beauty in decay" 
                      Quote by _Constance La France 

                                Beauty in life
                                Beauty in decay
                                Beauty in death!

                        Gazing through the window,
                       Dreaming of Springtime bliss,
                       I find leaves drift, leaves flutter,
                            quiver, shiver, flicker...
                        It won’t be long when wind
                   blows away their intriguing stories.

                I see dreams of my youth in those soaring,
                     swirling, floating, whirling leaves,
                    A decoupage of kaleidoscopic beauty,
               They are not permanent, they are not perfect,
                      They are incomparable on their own!

                                     One last Rose...
                           withered, but brave...leading
                              last dance of the ballet!


                                       June 9,2023
                D Quotes - Writing Challenge Poetry Contest
                                           Quote 3
                            Sponsor: Constance La France
                                        FIRST PLACE

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Krish Radhakrishna July 1, 2023 at 7:11 PM Beautiful with some golden thoughts! Congrats on top win. Malabika Ray Choudhury July 5, 2023 at 5:36 AM Thank you, Dear Poet. Your visit and comments are so appreciated. Best wishes ~ Mala

Constance La France June 12, 2023 at 6:18 AM Mala, wonderful, and thank you so much for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge, congratulations on your win. And thank you for using my quote as your inspiration ! Malabika Ray Choudhury June 12, 2023 at 7:46 AM Thank you, Dear Constance. I don’t know how to thank you enough for hosting these writing challenges. I get inspired with your fabulous quotes, and can’t wait to try writing a few lines! I am so honoured with the placement!

Valsa George June 11, 2023 at 10:10 PM Lovely poem.... ! A poem that celebrates the beauty of decay."I see dreams of my youth in those soaring, swirling, floating, whirling leaves". Beautiful lines. Love them. Congratulations Mala on your top win. Malabika Ray Choudhury June 12, 2023 at 7:48 AM Dear Valsa, I feel inspired every time I read your uplifting comments. You are inspiring me with your brilliant creations, my Dear Poetess! Love ~ Mala

Mystic Rose Rose June 10, 2023 at 6:57 PM You have not lost your magic touch for writing amazing poetry Mala, love this, sorry I haven't been around much life is so busy, I wish I had more time for poetry take care, xo Malabika Ray Choudhury June 11, 2023 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Dear Rose, for your kind visit and inspiring comment. I haven't been around much too...few things to take care of at home. I read your poems at FB - they are ravishing beauties! Love ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2023 at 11:40 AM - Brave ... touching and beautiful, Mala - Good luck in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Malabika Ray Choudhury June 9, 2023 at 1:54 PM Thank you, Dear Anne-Lise. Fluttering leaves is my favourite theme...brings thoughts of decay and regeneration.