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December's Swan Song

Exiting autumn Gentle winds whisper Foretelling snow storms As last days wither In songs of winter Dry trees shudder In frigid nights Dreaming of spring’s Blooming flowers-- Though at dawn Pink sunrise Warms up hearts Birds are Flying South December 26, 2019 Placed 2nd: Pick a title, vol. 12—Diminished hexaverse poetry contest Sponsor: Edward Ibeh December’s swan song Placed 2nd: Strand special 12 by Brian Strand

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/3/2020 6:22:00 PM

I'm not looking forward to winter. It's starting to get cold here. An interesting poem, Vijay. I enjoyed it :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2020 1:33:00 PM

I remember this sweet poem. Big congrats for your win, Vijay.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/11/2020 2:55:00 PM

funny in Michigan the birds are sorta still here! It's raining all winter and warmer than usual. I hear them chirping every morning. Beautiful poem all around dear Vijay - Happy New Year x:-)-luloo

Rob Carmack

Date: 1/11/2020 8:43:00 AM

This is another of my favorites among the winner's list. Congrats Vijay.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 1/11/2020 7:38:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your win, Vijay:-) It's no surprise you won a contest with this beauty!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/4/2020 8:41:00 AM

Hi Vijay my friend, sorry I have been scarce but the holidays were hectic and my muse left me high and dry - congratulations on your wonderful win Vijay - a great write. Blessings, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/5/2020 5:06:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer--much appreciate.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/3/2020 1:34:00 PM

- Beautifully swan song, Vijay :) - I do like them ... dreaming of spring :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/3/2020 4:26:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise--much appreciate.

Francis J Grasso

Date: 1/1/2020 7:38:00 AM

Congratulations, Vijay! ...Fran

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/1/2020 7:50:00 AM

Many thanks Francis--much appreciate.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 12/31/2019 10:55:00 AM

Vijay congrats on your win! Happy new year my friend!;)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/31/2019 2:47:00 PM

Much appreciate Brenda--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/30/2019 5:45:00 PM

I love how you did this theme, Yet another One I prefer to my own now!!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/31/2019 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2019 1:37:00 PM

A beautiful winters day with a pink sunrise to warm you up. Good luck in the contest. Happy New Year 2020...............

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/29/2019 4:22:00 PM

Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Paula--many thanks. Happy new year to you.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/29/2019 11:55:00 AM

Such a lovely poem that describes the onset of winter perfectly with creative imagery. Also like the personification that gives winds the power to "whisper" and trees the ability to "shudder." It came to life! Best wishes in the contest, my friend, and have a Happy New Year. Hugs, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/29/2019 4:21:00 PM

Such delightful feedback my friend--truly appreciate, Carolyn. Many thanks. Happy new year, my friend.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 12/29/2019 3:43:00 AM

Your swan is singing superb imagery.. Good luck in the contest..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/29/2019 7:10:00 AM

Much appreciate Jenish--many thanks.

Hello There

Date: 12/28/2019 8:02:00 PM

We are grateful for the warmth in these moments, but it's not enough to keep them ;) Lovely, Vijay ~

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/29/2019 7:09:00 AM

Thank you my friend--much appreciate.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/28/2019 9:42:00 AM

Lovely as a swan song. Beautifully done in DH!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/29/2019 7:09:00 AM

Much appreciate Kim--many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/27/2019 9:53:00 AM

Seasons in your wonderful poetry sing.. roar .. whisper.. and warm souls! Your poem is a melody to the heart and a beauty to the eye! Dear Vijay, so amazed by your masterful work of Art! A win in the contest and a FAV! Warmest wishes and regards. God bless you.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 4:15:00 PM

Thank you Besma--much appreciate your kind remarks as always. A special thank you for the FAVE. Regards.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/27/2019 9:29:00 AM

Excellent poem, Vijay! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 4:14:00 PM

Much appreciate Janice--many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/27/2019 6:49:00 AM

Amazingly beautiful my friend, Vijay. Good luck, although you don't need!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 9:24:00 AM

So kind of you my friend--much appreciate --many thanks.

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/27/2019 2:40:00 AM

Such to do very well in the contest, it sure is a winner to me, love this poem...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 9:23:00 AM

So glad to hear from you Harry--much appreciate--many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/26/2019 8:57:00 PM

The birds are here in my world- being that I am in the South. :) It has been unseasonably warm, in the month of December. I am loving it. You have created another masterpiece! Your thoughts float softly down the page. Beautiful in every way. Vijay!! :) Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 9:23:00 AM

Glad to read your supportive comments, as always, my friend. Much appreciate Brandy--many thanks.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/26/2019 5:05:00 PM

A gorgeous diminished hex that reminds the reader of exactly what happens.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 9:22:00 AM

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

Silent One

Date: 12/26/2019 4:09:00 PM

You did this so well, one of the best i have seen... it flows so well... excellent.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 9:21:00 AM

Nice to hear from a gifted pen like you. Much appreciate SO--many thanks.

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/26/2019 4:07:00 PM

This is beautiful my friend...lovely images... sometimes i wish i too could fly south in the colder months... you did wonderfully with this form... hugs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/27/2019 9:21:00 AM

So very kind of you my friend--glad you liked the poem. Much appreciate Sandy--many thanks.