Chimera Premiere Contest Winner

This magical fairy who paints my dreams
Has blushed my fantasy in subtle hints
That kissed dreamy night on the thrills of fall--
An amber delight on the hills hued brown

I have known her long since blossoms of spring
When grass was green in the lilting prairies
And scent of my garden perfumed soft winds
While butterflies roamed in search of honey

Upon summer's zeal she shimmied with breeze
And teased my musings in rustles of trees
As echoes of love waltzed on humid air
And sailed with me on tides of blue ocean

I see her charm now as leaves turn crimson
When desires of passions our moods invoke 
And moon’s shadows on rushing water float
In waves of romance where blue river flows

She waits for me beneath twinkles of stars
Where scarlet vistas blaze autumn’s canvas
And holds me closely in rhythms of her heart
As pulses soon dance to nightingale’s song

But, just when it's time to satiate dreams
Alas! she leaves spanning mystical wings
Though this quest chased passions illusory
Cherish I'll, always, daydreams she lent me

April 8, 2021
Ten syllables per line (howmanysyllables.com)
Placed 1st: This or that, vol. 1 poetry contest
Title chosen: Chimera
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/28/2022 12:15:00 PM
Vijay: A wonderful flowing and magical tale. Well deserving of the trophy. Best, SuZ
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Date: 12/22/2021 11:05:00 PM
She is still with you holding you 'closely in rhythms of her heart'. That's why your songs are as sweet as Nightingale's ! Beautiful as ever Vijay !
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Date: 5/12/2021 9:13:00 PM
Aha Vijay... This is like a dream where words flow from your heart to the souls of readers...Poetry at its best... I continue to be a big fan of yours.. A celebrity poem let me name this.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/13/2021 4:59:00 AM
So special to read that Debjani. So glad you could stop by with your wonderful comments. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/4/2021 10:35:00 AM
Woohoo!! Loved your magical fairy!! Congrats!!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/13/2021 4:57:00 AM
Glad you liked it Smita. Much appreciate your cheerful comments--many thanks.
Date: 5/2/2021 7:27:00 AM
Wow.. Loved it... A very well deserved win
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/13/2021 4:56:00 AM
Thank you Paghunda--much appreciate your visit and comments.
Date: 5/1/2021 12:05:00 PM
Evocative! Your impressive words 'shimmied' themselves to an honorable achievement, cheers my friend, Aloha!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/1/2021 1:51:00 PM
Much appreciate William--many thanks.
Date: 4/26/2021 6:17:00 AM
I so enjoyed this magical interlude. I can see why it gained a high honour. Congrats!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/1/2021 1:51:00 PM
Thank you Richard--much appreciate.
Date: 4/20/2021 4:48:00 AM
Back with congrats. my friend - this needed to be a top win. inevitable! hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/23/2021 3:07:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer--much appreciate.
Date: 4/12/2021 6:46:00 PM
Superb, as always, Vijay! Soothing brilliancy! Congrats on your top win!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 5:02:00 AM
So very kind of you to say so, US. Much appreciate your visit and kind thoughts. Many thanks.
Date: 4/12/2021 6:17:00 PM
You deserve your trophy for this outstanding beauty Vijay. Your poetry always inspires. Congratulations my friend! You are one of the masters here at Soup. Blessings xxoo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 5:01:00 AM
So special to hear that from you my friend. Glad you stopped by with your kind remarks. Many thanks, Connie.
Date: 4/12/2021 4:02:00 PM
Love it, Vijay! Fave lines: Upon summer's zeal she shimmied with breeze And teased my musings in rustles of trees
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 5:00:00 AM
Glad to see you kind thoughts, Kim. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.
Date: 4/12/2021 2:53:00 PM
This is beautiful, and definitely a worthy winner of that shiny trophy, Vijay! As usual, imagery and colours are treated with a capable pen. Regards // paul
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 4:59:00 AM
Thank you Paul for your kind thoughts--much appreciate your visit and comments.
Date: 4/12/2021 2:17:00 PM
Big congrats for your win with this beautiful and charming poem.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 4:58:00 AM
Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate your visit and comments.
Date: 4/12/2021 9:59:00 AM
The wonder of imagination.. the mystery of dreams.. the magic of poetry.. the beauty of Love.. and a highly talented wordsmith interpreting and making what is impossible to achieve and reach possible in a stunning poetry! Great work, dear Vijay! Congratulations on your win! So much pleased reading your poetry.. definitely in my fave list.. My deepest regards and blessings.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 4:58:00 AM
Always a joy to read your comments, Besma. Delighted by your kind feedback. Much appreciate. Many thanks. A very special thank you for the FAVE. Regards!
Date: 4/12/2021 4:11:00 AM
Interesting work. I thought for some reason I had seen or heard the title somewhere lately. I like the definition of chimera that says something hoped for or wished for but impossible to achieve and this is apparently of which you have written. Reads like a good contender to the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 4:56:00 AM
Thank you for your kind thoughts Sara. Much appreciate your visit and comments.
Date: 4/11/2021 10:11:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your trophy win, Vijay:) great job:)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2021 4:55:00 AM
Much appreciate Jo your visit and comments. many thanks.
Date: 4/11/2021 1:24:00 PM
Vijay, a big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 2:07:00 PM
Much appreciate Janice your kind remarks--many thanks.
Date: 4/11/2021 9:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful story/write and win. Have a blessed day.............
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 2:06:00 PM
Thank you Paula--much appreciate.
Date: 4/11/2021 3:42:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on a top win!!! Beautiful! Love, Gina
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 6:24:00 AM
Thank you for your return visit, Gina. Much appreciate.
Date: 4/10/2021 8:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this dreamy, magical romance!! You have painted using words and phrases and the picture is beautiful!!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 6:24:00 AM
Glad you stopped by with your wonderful feedback, Krish. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 4/10/2021 6:28:00 PM
Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved. Have a great evening;-) Alexis
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 6:23:00 AM
Thank you for your return visit my friend. Much appreciate.
Date: 4/10/2021 4:48:00 PM
Absolutely stunning, enchanting poem, Vijay:-) It's packed with striking imagery! Congratulations on your top tier win. This is an instant FAV for me.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 6:22:00 AM
So special to hear that from you, Edward. Many thanks for holding contests and taking the time to offer feedback. Much appreciate. A very special thanks for the FAVE and the win.
Date: 4/10/2021 4:32:00 PM
Back with congratulations Vijay, well deserved. Tom
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2021 6:20:00 AM
Thank you Tom--much appreciate your return visit.
Date: 4/10/2021 1:42:00 PM
- I know what the reader gets when it comes to your poems ... I always enjoy your beautiful poems, Vijay :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/10/2021 2:08:00 PM
So nice to hear that, Anne-Lise. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks.
Date: 4/10/2021 1:19:00 PM
this is so pretty and magical. Great job with the contest theme, Vijay.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/10/2021 2:07:00 PM
Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.
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