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Crepe-Myrtle Flowers

Eventide’s misty winds gently oscillate Colorful clusters of crepe-myrtle flowers Crowning atop rows of elegant tree-trunks Blooms lavender, pink, red, and purple Hanging in air from tips of twigs slender Bowing to earth, donning green foliage Arrayed in symmetrical flower-bouquets. On a summer stroll, my hand you hold, Gazing rhythms tilting back and forth Swaying gracefully symphony of colors As synchronized whispers merrily rustle Echoing intentions of doting twilight sun Beholden to season's gift of blossoms. Gales now swirl, petite petals disperse, Whirling confetti, drifting dances aerial, Sprinkling fine motifs of tinted splendor Twisting, turning, in eve’s amber passion Flying all over, as we gaze, wooing love, Where violet-sky above artfully evokes Opaline glimpses of dreams ephemeral Inscribed in spectrum on crimson horizon. Written: March 13, 2021 Placed 6th: Submitted on October 14, 2022 to: 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 17 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Mark Toney Poem of the day on March 15, 2021 Placed 1st: Flower or flowers in imagism form poetry contest Sponsor: Constance La France Placed 1st: All yours (March 17) by Brian Strand

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/3/2022 6:07:00 PM

Dear Vijay, it is such a pleasure to return to your beautiful poem. Your exquisite pen never fails to impress your splendid artistry upon the poetic page and upon one's romantic heart. I just love "Gales now swirl, petite petals disperse, / Whirling confetti, drifting dances aerial" and "Flying all over, as we gaze, wooing love" - such a whirlwind of passionate imagery. Impressive and expressive throughout. Congratulations for your fine win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/31/2022 6:43:00 AM

Beautifully penned Vijay. Congratulations on your win(s)! :)

Valsa George

Date: 10/27/2022 9:49:00 PM

Congratulations Vijay on your well desrved win in the prestigious Marathon Mile contest !

Lin Lane

Date: 10/27/2022 9:43:00 AM

Vijay, Crepe myrtles are among my favorite trees. Their lovely blooms are as finely formed as are your lines in this winning write. Congratulations.

Mark Toney

Date: 10/26/2022 1:27:00 PM

Vijay, I love your dynamic metaphors and clarity of expression through your creative use of precise visual images. A Fave for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 17 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 18 has already started.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/26/2022 2:14:00 PM

Honored to receive your FAVE, Mark. Much appreciate your kind remarks. Many thanks for sponsoring this contest.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/26/2022 10:31:00 AM

Vijay, congratulations on your win with this lovely poem of many layers and luscious metaphor. What a beautiful, romantic scene you set. We have a volunteer Crepe Myrtle tree in our year. Looking forward to seeing it bloom. Blessings to you.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/26/2022 2:13:00 PM

Thank you Sam--much appreciate. Blessings to you as well.

Valsa George

Date: 2/22/2022 6:15:00 AM

How did I miss this wonderful poem so long ! Here I find the crystallized beauty of all that is beautiful in nature augmented by the romance of the lovers. This is one of my Fav Poems.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/26/2022 2:12:00 PM

Much appreciate, Valsa. So special to receive your FAVE. Many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/10/2022 1:26:00 PM

Loved the imagery, beautiful colors…there’s something about crepe-myrtles! Love is in the air as petals dance! Congrats on a fantastic anthology write!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/26/2022 2:11:00 PM

Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/6/2021 8:56:00 AM

So happy to see your beautiful poem is top of the 'Best New Poems' dear Vijay ~ it is truly a masterpiece my friend and deserves all the accolades given. Many congratulations Vijay, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/6/2021 9:46:00 AM

So nice to hear, Ann. Your comments are special my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/5/2021 2:33:00 PM

Your poetry captures my breath in long sighs, transporting me to the boundless joy Mother Nature provides Vijay. My triple congratulations on POTD and your deserving win and top spot on the best new poems list! Your poetry always exceeds my expectations! This is another Fave for me my friend. I hope you had a glorious Easter. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/5/2021 2:45:00 PM

This is very special Connie--especially coming from someone special like you. Much appreciate the kind remarks my friend. Many thanks for the accolades. I am honored by your FAVE.

Josefina Costales

Date: 4/4/2021 5:41:00 PM

...”petite petals disperse...whirling confetti...flying all over, as we gaze, wooing love... love this image, and all the rest..words painting images so enticing. Great poem Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/5/2021 4:44:00 AM

Thank you Josefina--much appreciate.

Charlotte Watkins

Date: 4/3/2021 3:22:00 PM

A delightful and well crafted poem. Well done xx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/4/2021 5:39:00 AM

Thank you Charlotte. Much appreciate.

Deborah Burrows

Date: 3/31/2021 5:23:00 PM

You painted a vivid picture in words to share the magnificent beauty of the Crepe Myrtle Tree. It was delightful!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/1/2021 5:03:00 AM

Thank you Deborah--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 3/31/2021 3:03:00 PM

I love those flowers!! Congratulations Vijay!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/31/2021 3:28:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Smita. Much appreciate.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/31/2021 1:46:00 AM

You have a way with words...dazzling with vivid colourful images, Vijay. ~ Belated congrats on placing first in the contest and with regards to p.o.t.d. ~ paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/31/2021 3:27:00 PM

Thank you Paul. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Regards.

Ann Peck

Date: 3/26/2021 9:37:00 AM

A beautiful poem! Congratulations! I have five crepe myrtles in my yard. I don't think I've read a poem about crepe myrtles until now, and they're so lovely.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2021 11:13:00 AM

Those flowers are so so beautiful. I am sure you are a fan. Thank you Ann for your visit and comments. Much appreciate.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/26/2021 7:16:00 AM

Congrats on your win in the contest and for being number one in the current top 100.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2021 11:12:00 AM

Thank you Richard. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 3/25/2021 2:53:00 PM

This is wonderful, Vijay. I enjoyed reading and saved to my favorites. Have a great night :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/26/2021 5:56:00 AM

So very kind of you, Angela. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Notty Boy

Date: 3/24/2021 10:57:00 PM

Mesmerizing

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/25/2021 8:46:00 AM

Thanks.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/23/2021 12:06:00 PM

No wonder this was a winner and a POTD "Gales now swirl, petite petals disperse, Whirling confetti, drifting dances aerial, Sprinkling fine motifs of tinted splendor Twisting, turning, in eve’s amber passion Flying all over, as we gaze, wooing love," Wow! Great job Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2021 6:12:00 AM

So glad you stopped by Caren with your wonderful feedback. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/22/2021 8:04:00 AM

Congratulations, Vijay, on your top win as well as POTD. A beautifully descriptive poem - an excellent creation ~ Mala

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/23/2021 5:32:00 AM

Much appreciate Mala your visit and comments. many thanks for the kind remarks.

John Hamilton

Date: 3/22/2021 7:25:00 AM

What can I say Vijay, you are establishing yourself as a premier poet on this site! Of course a fave poem for me, triple congrats I see are in order, with more accolades coming...oh yes it's now the top poem in the top 100 new poems! Of course!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/23/2021 5:33:00 AM

So glad I am to hear that from you, John. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks. Always a special treat when you visit. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/20/2021 9:41:00 PM

Vijay, It happened one day on the Ides of March. Your crepe-myrtle flowers scattered across the page. And all my ink ran away. -Richard

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/21/2021 5:55:00 AM

Your comments my friend are so much more than this poem. Much appreciate your presence to grace this page, Richard. Many thanks.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/19/2021 5:47:00 PM

Dear Vijay, your beautiful artistry is a pleasure to behold. Double congrats are in order for your excellent win and for POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/20/2021 6:47:00 AM

Glad you stopped by Susan with your delightful comments. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/18/2021 5:02:00 PM

A beautifully, descriptive poem, Vijay! I think crepe myrtle trees are so pretty. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/19/2021 5:30:00 AM

Much appreciate, Kim. Many thanks for your visit and comments.