Premiere Contest WinnerChimera

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
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Delaney Avatar
March 28, 2022 at 12:15 PM
Vijay: A wonderful flowing and magical tale. Well deserving of the trophy. Best, SuZ
George Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 11:05 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 !
Mitra Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 9:13 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.
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 4:59 AM
So special to read that Debjani. So glad you could stop by with your wonderful comments. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Kulkarni Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Woohoo!! Loved your magical fairy!! Congrats!!
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 4:57 AM
Glad you liked it Smita. Much appreciate your cheerful comments--many thanks.
Zahid Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 7:27 AM
Wow.. Loved it... A very well deserved win
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 4:56 AM
Thank you Paghunda--much appreciate your visit and comments.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Evocative! Your impressive words 'shimmied' themselves to an honorable achievement, cheers my friend, Aloha!
Pandit Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 1:51 PM
Much appreciate William--many thanks.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 6:17 AM
I so enjoyed this magical interlude. I can see why it gained a high honour. Congrats!
Pandit Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 1:51 PM
Thank you Richard--much appreciate.
Proxenos Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 4:48 AM
Back with congrats. my friend - this needed to be a top win. inevitable! hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 3:07 PM
Thank you Jennifer--much appreciate.
Seeker Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 6:46 PM
Superb, as always, Vijay! Soothing brilliancy! Congrats on your top win!
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 5:02 AM
So very kind of you to say so, US. Much appreciate your visit and kind thoughts. Many thanks.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 6:17 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
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 5:01 AM
So special to hear that from you my friend. Glad you stopped by with your kind remarks. Many thanks, Connie.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Love it, Vijay! Fave lines: Upon summer's zeal she shimmied with breeze And teased my musings in rustles of trees
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 5:00 AM
Glad to see you kind thoughts, Kim. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.
Callus Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 2:53 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
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 4:59 AM
Thank you Paul for your kind thoughts--much appreciate your visit and comments.
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 2:17 PM
Big congrats for your win with this beautiful and charming poem.
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 4:58 AM
Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate your visit and comments.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 9:59 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.
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 4:58 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!
Kendrick Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 4:11 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
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 4:56 AM
Thank you for your kind thoughts Sara. Much appreciate your visit and comments.
Daniel Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 10:11 PM
Back to congratulate you on your trophy win, Vijay:) great job:)
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 4:55 AM
Much appreciate Jo your visit and comments. many thanks.
Canerdy Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM
Vijay, a big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win! Janice
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 2:07 PM
Much appreciate Janice your kind remarks--many thanks.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful story/write and win. Have a blessed day.............
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 2:06 PM
Thank you Paula--much appreciate.
Mcintosh Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 3:42 AM
Back to congratulate you on a top win!!! Beautiful! Love, Gina
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:24 AM
Thank you for your return visit, Gina. Much appreciate.
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 8:52 PM
Congrats on your win with this dreamy, magical romance!! You have painted using words and phrases and the picture is beautiful!!
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:24 AM
Glad you stopped by with your wonderful feedback, Krish. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Y. Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 6:28 PM
Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved. Have a great evening;-) Alexis
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:23 AM
Thank you for your return visit my friend. Much appreciate.
Ibeh Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 4:48 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.
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:22 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.
Cunningham Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 4:32 PM
Back with congratulations Vijay, well deserved. Tom
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:20 AM
Thank you Tom--much appreciate your return visit.
Andresen Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:42 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 :)
Pandit Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 2:08 PM
So nice to hear that, Anne-Lise. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks.
Dietrich Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:19 PM
this is so pretty and magical. Great job with the contest theme, Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 2:07 PM
Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.
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