Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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Cherish All

lavender memories ~ quivering dewdrops on lotus-leaves,
 yet ever-lasting.
 I cherish them, not let them slip away.               

 I cherish
 a delightful picture of a nervous rookie school-teacher,
 excited and thrilled, beaming and apprehensive,
 on a bright crisp fall morning,
 surrounded by her enthusiastic giggling students ....

 I cherish
 an invaluable handwritten letter by  
 my ailing father, from the hospital-bed,
 who never failed to inspire courage,,
 telling me to continue creative writing against all odds..

 I cherish
 a gold brooch, intricately designed,
 gorgeous with iridescent pearls and radiant corals,
 elegantly worn by my mother, a blushing young bride
 on her wedding day...

 I cherish
 a poem, lyrical and moving ...
 describing her favourite flower - demure jasmine ..
 fragrant, exuding mystifying aroma ...
 penned by my childhood friend

 I cherish a dried rose,
 ravishing ruby-red when fresh,
 saved, by a young fluttering heart, 
 inside a diary of teenage years,
 (only she can still smell the faint scent),
 emanating crimson adoration
 of a bashful boy - who never knew - she did.

                              April 4, 2021
      Inspired by "Writing Prompt - Cherish" Poetry Contest
                     Sponsor: Constance La France
                               FIRST  PLACE

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Anitha Jayasankar April 12, 2021 at 8:23 AM Loved all the beautiful moments that you cherish.. dear Mala... I specially loved 'the invaluable handwritten letter by your dad'.... those are truly treasures to hold so dear.... Congrats on your win... Big hugs... ~ Ani Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2021 at 9:43 AM Dear Anitha, Thank you so much. I didn't know what to include in my poem - there's so much to cherish - it would be a long list. My Father was the person who inspired me to write at a time when girls were not encouraged much in literary endeavours. Love ~ Mala

Phred Sirikye April 10, 2021 at 2:28 AM A deserved win. A lot to cherish. Thanks for sharing your thoughts mala. More blessings. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2021 at 9:40 AM Thank you so much, Dear Poet. So true - a lot to cherish. Really appreciate your inspiring words. BW ~ Mala

Constance La France April 9, 2021 at 7:59 AM Mala, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt Cherish with this beautiful poem, so many things to cherish, well done, love _Constance Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2021 at 9:39 AM Thank you so much, Constance. Really appreciate your inspiring words. Love ~ Mala

Carol Mitra April 9, 2021 at 1:32 AM Congrats dear Malabika on all the beauty in your poem that you cherish...Congrats dear friend much love :) Malabika Ray Choudhury April 12, 2021 at 9:37 AM Thank you, Carol. Your loving words are so much appreciated ~ Mala

Alexis Y. April 8, 2021 at 9:16 AM Hi Malabika, These are precious memories of the things you cherish and hold dear. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a great day:-) Alexis Malabika Ray Choudhury April 8, 2021 at 9:37 AM Thanks, Alexis. Appreciate your kind words. Love ~ Mala

Marilene Evans April 8, 2021 at 8:14 AM Oh, wonderful memories, beautifully written. Congrats, Mala. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 8, 2021 at 9:37 AM Thanks, Marilene, really appreciate your kind words. Love ~ Mala

Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2021 at 3:48 PM this is REALLY nice. Such beautiful images for things cherished!!! Malabika Ray Choudhury April 6, 2021 at 3:59 PM Thanks, Andrea, for reading this poem. Appreciate your lovely comment - means a lot. BW ~ Mala

JC Brul April 6, 2021 at 5:26 AM Those golden moments from whom we loved are unforgettable! Very nicely-penned. Best wishes dear Mala. A sure win! Malabika Ray Choudhury April 6, 2021 at 6:54 AM Dear JCB, yes, those are the golden moments and golden memories. Thanks for reading. Love ~ Mala

Mystic Rose Rose April 5, 2021 at 3:18 PM I can see you cherish many sentimental things of great beauty and attachment, good luck in the contest. Well written piece. :) Malabika Ray Choudhury April 5, 2021 at 3:25 PM Thanks, Rose. I do cherish many things I am attached to. Appreciate your lovely comment. BW ~ Mala

Darlene De Beaulieu April 4, 2021 at 3:25 PM Hello Mala, yes these are cherished memories that you have. Happy Easter. Enjoy your evening my friend. love, friendship. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu April 5, 2021 at 10:17 AM Hello Mala, I hope you had a wonderful Easter. You are welcome my friend. Love and Friendship. Hugs. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 4, 2021 at 3:29 PM Thanks, Darlene. Really appreciate your encouraging comments. Happy Easter. Love, Friendship, Hugs, My Friend!