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Erasing Old Footprints

Snow showers arrived from the darkened sky 
Sometimes like rain, sometimes white flakes
Swirling freezing winds, whirling fallen leaves

From street to street and town to town they went
Shining grassy fields, crowning barren trees
Painting a winter scene, peaceful and serene

Then a new day came, with its own emissaries
Changing my landscape, erasing old footprints

March 17, 2019 
Placed 1st: Late March 2019 contest by Brian Strand

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Valsa George

Date: 1/24/2022 5:37:00 AM

The sudden change of scene is beautifully caught ! A simple poem sweetly flowing with words dancing ! Lovely as ever...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/3/2019 6:24:00 PM

Big congratulations for your win, Vijay.

Judy Ball

Date: 3/27/2019 12:22:00 PM

Nicely done Vijay. That's what happened here in Alberta yesterday. The snow had melted and then we got a slushy, freezing rain that left everything covered in ice. Probably our last snow. Hope so. Congrats my friend on a job well done. God Bless,. JB

Eve Roper

Date: 3/26/2019 9:06:00 PM

Vijay, great write, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/27/2019 11:33:00 AM

Thank you Eve.

David Drowley

Date: 3/26/2019 3:43:00 PM

'Vijay, Congratulations on your win! I like the phrase "erasing old footprints." David :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/27/2019 11:33:00 AM

Thank you David.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/24/2019 8:41:00 PM

Thank you for leaving your heart-prints upon the page. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/25/2019 7:40:00 AM

Much appreciate the return visit..many thanks, Brandy.

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 3/24/2019 4:58:00 AM

As always, Vijay, your imagery is vivid and the weight of your words perfectly judged. Excellent write.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2019 8:01:00 AM

Thank you my friend..much appreciate.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/23/2019 3:10:00 AM

I like this, Kai

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2019 8:01:00 AM

Thank you Kai...much appreciate.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/21/2019 5:52:00 PM

Great poem, love the sentiment and the deep feeling of your words.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2019 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Harry..much appreciate

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/21/2019 1:43:00 PM

As old footsteps disappear new ones make us think - new paths somehow and strangely beckon us to follow them, whilst always reminding us of the old footsteps and who they belonged to! Loved this poem Vijay, in fact love all your poems. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2019 8:00:00 AM

Happy to read your lovely comments..much appreciate..many thanks Jennifer.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/20/2019 10:38:00 PM

Lovely landscape, Vijay:)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/24/2019 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Jo.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/20/2019 8:10:00 AM

My dearest friend, Vijay! I posted the blooming Jasmine! Thank you for reminding me!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/20/2019 11:48:00 AM

I saw it..many thanks, my friend.

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 3/20/2019 7:53:00 AM

Vijay, you grabbed my heart with this one. I love it...changing my landscape. Vickie Thayer

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/20/2019 11:48:00 AM

Thank you Vickie..I see that you have a new look.

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/19/2019 3:23:00 PM

Yes...some will stay in memory...others erased...Nice message

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/20/2019 11:47:00 AM

Thank you Arturo..appreciate your visit and comments.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/19/2019 9:03:00 AM

That's how life is, Vijay...each new day does its best to make us take notice, even at the cost of erasing the past. As always, your poem does not fail to deliver. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/20/2019 11:46:00 AM

So true..thank you Paul..much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/18/2019 2:01:00 PM

It is beautiful indeed, when new moments linger, simply making a new path. "Then a new day came" Yes, it did! Spring is here! You paint such vivid images with your words. :) Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 4:47:00 PM

Thank you Brandy..much appreciate your visit and comments.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/18/2019 11:08:00 AM

Change is inevitable. Well penned.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 4:46:00 PM

So true..appreciate MLK..many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/17/2019 9:25:00 PM

You have a keen eye for seasonal changes and the beauty that they bring, you pen is might too. Have a great day Vij,

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 7:44:00 AM

Happy to read your feedback Vienna..much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Joseph May

Date: 3/17/2019 9:22:00 PM

Very nicely penned Vijay..Great imagery

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 7:43:00 AM

Thank you Joseph..much appreciate.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/17/2019 8:19:00 PM

Vijay, the last two lines summed up your gorgeous poem beautifully! I felt like this one danced and sang her way through winter, making it feel lovely.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 7:42:00 AM

Delighted by your visit and comments Caren..much appreciate..many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/17/2019 6:50:00 PM

great imagery as you always do so well, Vijay. The last part was just perfect.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 7:42:00 AM

I'm so glad you focused on the last part..indeed a message there. Many thanks Andrea.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/17/2019 6:37:00 PM

what super imagery and I love the sprinkling of alliteration, a blanket of snow certainly does erase old footprints Vijay spring is on the way:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 7:40:00 AM

Yes..visions of spring all over now. I'm delighted by your visit and comments Jan..much appreciate..many many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/17/2019 3:21:00 PM

Artful painting of winter -prelude of promising spring my friend, Vijay! Masterfully done!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/18/2019 7:37:00 AM

Much appreciate your kind remarks..many thanks my friend.