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Dangerous Dalliance

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October 5, 2023
Placed 1st: Pick-A-Title, Vol39 Poetry Contest; Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

Perilous is the journey, sordid is the quest, flashing flirtatious desire, Treacherous is gaudy aspiration, playing with torrid flames of fire; No matter how thrilling, how visceral may feel this insidious chase, Neither it is a road to endearment, nor is it a destination of grace. Provocative is charming croon, simulating sound of love’s acclaim, Exhilarating is ephemeral attraction, missives seductive inflame; Audaciously feigning love, squalid is the phony paramour of shame, Teasing emotions in tawdry games~ ignoble is his heartless name. Allures of the dangerous dalliance, dazzle donning a seamy stance, Hosting rendezvous immoral ~ an illicit dance of lurid romance; Transient are escapades of infatuation, never meant to forever last, Buried are their broken-hearts, in cemeteries of jilted forlorn past. In interludes of life and time, wrinkles weary warn of receding age, As lascivious phase, in book of life, begins to turn a fading page; Revealing to glamor and courtship: the aura of beauty is long gone, And nightmares of regrets have since robbed, avid dreams of dawn. Obsession of lust wasn’t love~ admonish the sad memories of yore, Promiscuity of casual encounters, pathos of remorse now abhor; Wondering if it’s too late to long, for lasting bond of kindred hearts, Before empathy of love departs, before the warmth of passion parts.

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/19/2023 7:21:00 PM

Vijay— A tour de force indictment of lust & love without loyalty and trust! Case complete. Case won. Love triumphs with the embrace of your wise and talented pen. A mighty roar for Love that honors and respects. A read of truth & consequences. Thanks for writing and posting this. My highest regards. sally

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/17/2023 12:23:00 PM

Great penning Vijay with lovely rhyme and flow as well as super imagery too. Blessings,Gordon

Silent One

Date: 10/16/2023 1:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2023 10:16:00 AM

This is very true. In such cases, maybe one of the two wants real love out of it. So dangerous to play with fire. Congrats on your win.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 10/15/2023 10:04:00 AM

Vijay, wow, what a stunning, exquisite write. A fave. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/11/2023 7:07:00 AM

An inspired piece. You are on fire my friend. Hot! Hot! Hot! But with a moral lesson for good measure.

Maria Williams

Date: 10/11/2023 2:51:00 AM

Hi Vijay, your poem is truly an evocative piece, strewn with examples in which you paint a very poignant word picture. Love is indeed a very splendid thing and as you infer, one must be able to decipher and be able to walk away from a fake reality. Well written - my compliments. All the best for the contest - Unlike fake love this is a winner - Hugs Maria

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/8/2023 4:24:00 PM

Hi Vijay: Dalliances can be dangerous if you lose the love of the one you truly love —once the dalliance comes to light. Am I right ?or am I right ?Lol love the line, “ And nightmares of regrets have since robbed, avid dreams of dawn.” Best, SuZ

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/8/2023 2:42:00 AM

Such a perfect masterpiece Vijay! I love this warning, this truth "Revealing to glamor and courtship: the aura of beauty is long gone, And nightmares of regrets have since robbed, avid dreams of dawn." Oh, that is the way of it, because beauty surely fades with years. I have seen such in some. who were beautiful yet evil, almost vampirish destroyers of others lives. Usually, in the end, becoming old, bitter, unloved and unlovely. This is an amazing poem.

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/7/2023 10:01:00 AM

Dear Vijay, this is a masterpiece of a creation. Incredibly well written. So many wonderful lines, profound thoughts. ‘playing with torrid flames of fire’’ in cemeteries of jilted forlorn past’- powerful and profound. Love the last stanza in particular from your golden, poetic pen. You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Blessings for a happy weekend. Hugs and smiles dear poetic friend. X:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/7/2023 6:26:00 AM

- "Teasing emotions in tawdry games" ... "Obsession of lust wasn't love" ... "pathos of regret now disgust" ... wooow, lines that say it all - Excellent writing, Vijay :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/6/2023 11:50:00 PM

A masterpiece! Wonderful rhyming and haunting images grace this very meaningful poem. Beautifully written!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/7/2023 5:50:00 AM

So nice to hear that my friend. Much appreciate--many thanks, Evelyn.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/6/2023 1:19:00 PM

A powerful/wonderful write with a great ending. Life/love go together. Your pen was working overtime on this one. Good Luck... Have a wonderful/blessed~~day/weekend....................

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/7/2023 5:50:00 AM

So very kind of you Paula. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Joseph May

Date: 10/6/2023 12:57:00 PM

A dalliance of "an illicit dance of lurid romance;", Very nicely penned Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/7/2023 5:49:00 AM

Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/6/2023 8:02:00 AM

Vijay, you have hit the nail on the head with your insightful words and captivating poem. Your verses flow adorned with exquisite rhymes and a myriad of vivid descriptions. I find many that are perplexed, particularly in our modern era. They fail to comprehend that love transcends mere obsession or lust; it is a wondrous emotion that blossoms between two hearts. Your writing skillfully portrays a perilous affair, illustrating its dangerous allure with finesse that is truly remarkable. A fave

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/7/2023 5:49:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Much appreciate.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/6/2023 5:37:00 AM

Wow! A poem of deep thought plus great alliteration. Yet treading on dangerous ground. Treacherous is gaudy aspiration: this sets dark thoughts in motion. But it is never too late to make a U-turn and opt for love instead of lust. Nonetheless, a powerful poem probably for some contest which I am evading these days. Great writing. Blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/7/2023 5:49:00 AM

Much appreciate your kind remarks, Victor. Many thanks, as always.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/5/2023 7:43:00 PM

Those that tease each and every emotion of the heart, are treading dangerously on thin ice. (Watch out !) So difficult placing your trust in someone like that. Many can change their deceiving ways, but, those dangerous qualities can easily return. True love is forever, while lust lasts only for short period of time. Your thoughts are deep and powerful. My best to you, Vijay. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:26:00 AM

You are on mark with your insights, as always, my friend. Always a joy when you visit, Brandy. Thank you for being there. Hugs to you as well.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/5/2023 5:00:00 PM

I love the massive alliteration in this poem Vijay. It's never too late for Love. But it's harder to make the effort as we age. Great entry for the contest, my dear friend. Good luck! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:25:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend for your kind feedback. Much appreciate as always, Bill.

Silent One

Date: 10/5/2023 12:39:00 PM

DAmn.... you are right what you say and write and a poem you have done with great flow and rhymes... so much descriptive words too.. Good choice for this contest.. I was looking at some of the options for this contest.. you have a winner here for sure..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:24:00 AM

Many thanks my friend for your vote of confidence. Always appreciate your valuable feedback, SO.

Tom Woody

Date: 10/5/2023 9:38:00 AM

Poetic commentary on morality isn't so popular these days, in a world where anything goes and personal choice triumphs over everything else. Refreshing to see some (like you) still advocating against base desires, which ultimately lead to heartache. Ha! If I had written this my haters would be all over me. Keep giving us the good stuff Veej

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:23:00 AM

Just staying in sync with the contest prompt my friend. Much appreciate your thoughts, Tom. Your presence is much valued. Many thanks.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/5/2023 9:20:00 AM

What a brilliant write this is! Absolutely a phenomenal take for the theme 'Dangerous Dalliance' in the contest.. You've so creatively elaborated how people in the new generation conveniently mould the meaning of such a pure emotion like love.. Love is actually a feeling that's beyond everything, that's limitless yet ties us with our loved ones with the most beautiful bond. But the darkness and dangerous obsessions associated with short life relationships do not define it, your lines depict that

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:20:00 AM

Your thoughts are on mark, as always, Hiya. Much appreciate your analysis: Love is actually a feeling that's beyond everything, that's limitless yet ties us with our loved ones with the most beautiful bond--so well said! Many thanks for your kind remarks and your FAVE.

Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/5/2023 9:20:00 AM

Absolutely a FAVE piece once again and I wish you all the best for the contest :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/5/2023 9:17:00 AM

"Buried are their broken-hearts, in cemeteries of jilted forlorn past." Indeed, easy to become jaded, chagrined with all that happens. "And nightmares of regrets have since robbed, avid dreams of dawn." And old saying, "do not eat thine own heart," such regret, once digested needs to be evacuated. Never too late...never too early. Excellent write, my friend. Brutally honest and profound. You are a brave individual. Blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:17:00 AM

Many thanks my friend for your supportive comments. Thank you for your analysis and kind thoughts, Joe. Much appreciate, as always.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/5/2023 7:35:00 AM

an outstanding poem and so well crafted with the pitfalls with the obsession with short term relationships, lust, and passion. Dangerous dalliance is an appropriate theme and you share some great wisdom. You're so right, obsession of lust isn't love; many learn that lesson the hard way. Have a pleasant and creative day, Sara

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:15:00 AM

So very kind of you Sara. Your feedback is much valued and appreciated. Many thanks for stopping by.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/5/2023 7:15:00 AM

So many i see are confused especially in this generation, not knowing that love isnt obsession or lust, love is a beautiful feeling shared between hearts, you’ve written such a profound write vijay, describing a dangerous dalliance so very eloquently. I am in awe of the alliterations and moving diction used here. Flows very well and theres so many profound truths too delivered. And i must also highlight your rhymes! They are so good and unique! You are such a gifted poet. Goodluck 4 the contest

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:14:00 AM

Much appreciate you taking the time to write such detailed, insightful remarks, Ink. Your presence on my page and on Soup, is precious. Thank you for being there. So supportive and thoughtful!

Deb M

Date: 10/5/2023 6:25:00 AM

Wow Vijay thats quite an evocative poem! Well written….Debx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2023 5:10:00 AM

Many thanks for your kind feedback, Deb. Much appreciate , my friend.