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Each Passing Cloud

Aimlessly wander veiled memories of yore
Each passing cloud subtly brings to fore
Recalling regrets, where laments agonize,
Thinking of you, searching forsaken skies,
Muting spent emotions of anguished eyes.

O how we rejoiced in blissful sunny days
When dawns arose on glinted arc ablaze
As golden beams pierced shrouded haze
Defying onslaught of darkened malaise
Intent on blotting zealous romantic phase.

Recalling ardent dreams with you I stroll
Where gleam of your smile brightens soul
As allure of amorous past feelings cajole
Emanating from desires heartbeats extol
In language of passion yesteryears scroll.

Every cloud etches effigy of love gone awry
Yet, thunder of stygian vibes fiercely I defy,
For return of clear skies in your longing I vie
Denouncing certitude hosting forlorn sigh,
Remorseful of ego that callously bid goodbye.

March 8, 2023
Placed 1st: Each Passing Cloud Poetry Contest
Sponsor: JCB Brul

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/21/2023 9:33:00 AM

A beautifully composed tale of regret. My heartfelt congratulations on your win, Vijay. :)

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/20/2023 10:10:00 PM

A beautiful poem of love and loss, with sorrow etched into the heart, and yet a strength that wields wisdom. Knowing ego was the culprit for the drifter's departure, the poem bespeaks a sadness and yet a keen intellect of the one left behind. Very well penned Vijay. <3

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/19/2023 8:19:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, delightful and delighting from the start till the end. God bless you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/18/2023 10:27:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/weekend.........................

Ann Peck

Date: 3/16/2023 4:01:00 PM

This is so lovely, Vijay, as all of your poems are. It's sad, too--a lost love. Best of luck in contest!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2023 5:42:00 AM

So very kind of you Ann. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/16/2023 4:04:00 AM

Vijay, you seem to always find an exquisite way to capture such intense romantic feeling through your powerful imagery, this one is no exceptions!! Happy Thursday !

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2023 5:42:00 AM

Many thanks Mike for stopping by. Much appreciate as always.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/14/2023 2:46:00 PM

cajole, my how I love that word, and how you string it up just so, your poetry is sublime, Vijay, gl in the contest dear friend :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2023 5:42:00 AM

Thank you Vienna. Always a joy to hear from you.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 3/14/2023 10:16:00 AM

Am sorry for coming here so late to comment on your poem Vijayji... Just not finding time to log in to Soup. Such an exquisite write on the memories of a lost love, your words chosen serve their purposes so well to inspire your readers. Best wishes in the contest. God bless... ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2023 5:41:00 AM

Nothing more precious than taking care of your family. Thank you Ani for visiting and commenting. Much appreciate.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 3/14/2023 1:57:00 AM

This is amazing... Beautiful imagery and perfect vocabulary throughout... Read it twice... Loved it very much...A fav and a winner for sure...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2023 5:40:00 AM

Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

Valsa George

Date: 3/13/2023 8:50:00 AM

Missed seeing this lovely poem dear Vijay. Like the floating clouds, memories of a love fleet past your mind. The love though gone awry, still blazes your heart and mind. Lovey penning with a wonderful rhyme scheme. I expect to see this poem in the first place.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/17/2023 5:39:00 AM

Much appreciate your generous remarks my friend. Many thanks, Valsa.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/12/2023 12:45:00 PM

"Each Passing Cloud" is a wonderful story/write. I really enjoyed it. Have a blessed day/week...............

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2023 6:39:00 AM

Many thanks Paula. Much appreciate your visit and kind thoughts.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/12/2023 10:00:00 AM

Nice one, Vijay: Memories of love prompted by the floating clouds. Your poem takes us on a journey of of love lost and found again. SuZ

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2023 6:38:00 AM

Much appreciate your visit and comments, SuZ. Many thanks.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/12/2023 9:20:00 AM

Enjoyable memories of past flings to care us for the future. My thought, we make better choices of love. Great write like always, with deep romantic emotions. Good luck my friend in the contest. Blessings my friend

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2023 6:38:00 AM

Much appreciate your kind feedback, Eve. Many thanks my friend. Blessings!

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/11/2023 5:12:00 PM

Love this, Vijay, a journey with the cloud. Harry

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2023 6:37:00 AM

Thank you Harry. Much appreciate.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/11/2023 9:03:00 AM

I like how each stanza is a monorhyme, (the third stanza is my favorite) and they all work together so seamlessly, the longing to reclaim a love gone awry is so potent here~

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2023 6:36:00 AM

Many thanks for visiting and commenting, Michelle. Much appreciate your kind remarks.

Joseph May

Date: 3/10/2023 6:11:00 PM

A lost love sailing away on a cloud, Very nicely penned Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/11/2023 5:35:00 AM

Many thanks Joseph--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/9/2023 6:45:00 PM

It seems "each passing cloud" holds a magical moment, along with a precious memory. This is tender, beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts curl softly around me and my heart. I'm drifting- ever so gently. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/10/2023 5:16:00 AM

Always a delight when you visit my friend. Much appreciate your insights, Brandy. Many thanks.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/9/2023 9:51:00 AM

This is such a vividly descriptive, deeply expressive piece, Vijay. My words do not do the poem justice. Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 1:03:00 PM

So nice to hear that. Much appreciate--many thanks, Janice.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/9/2023 9:10:00 AM

Every cloud etches effigy of love gone awry Yet, thunder of stygian vibes fiercely I defy… yesteryears scroll…very nice, Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 1:02:00 PM

Much appreciate your visit and comments, Kim--many thanks.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/9/2023 5:58:00 AM

Stunning imagery and vocabulary, composed in your trademark style Vijay. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 6:18:00 AM

So special to read that from you, Tom. Thank you for your presence on Soup and on my page. You are always there for everyone.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/9/2023 5:17:00 AM

Eloquent poem that usurps our emotions. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 6:17:00 AM

Glad to hear that, Victor. Much appreciate your being there. Many thanks.

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/8/2023 5:39:00 PM

Great poem, Vijay. My favorite line, "Every cloud etches..." Good stuff:) Good luck!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 6:16:00 AM

Much appreciate you stopping by and commenting, Daniel. Many thanks.

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/8/2023 12:56:00 PM

Vijay, you sure know how to enchant the readers. My gosh, but you’re super duper amazing. Marvelous poem, my friend :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 6:15:00 AM

So nice to hear your generous compliments my friend. Many thanks Fin, for your visit and comments. Awaiting your new poem.

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/8/2023 11:04:00 AM

"Every cloud etches effigy of love gone awry Yet, thunder of stygian vibes fiercely I defy," -- wise and well said. The soul longs to beat eternal, defying otherwise devastating experience. Blessings my friend friend!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/9/2023 6:14:00 AM

So very kind of you, Joe. Always a joy when you visit. Many thanks for your feedback and insights.