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"From deep within my heart I always catch the scent Of my beloved. How can I help but follow the fragrance? ~ Rumi There is something in you that I see that churns the calmness of my mind's sea Is it the beauty of your lovable self, so pure that I pine to be caged in your heart, secure? Wings of hours flap fast when you are near, but, away from me as you glide, I fear the slow strides of time - hours long - longer than my endless waves of emotions of love, I sigh! Oh my beloved... The true loving essence of your being is the treasure, I safeguard in my heart: I love you beyond measure; In a faraway land, as you sparkle in fame, In my dream, I just wish... to be the perfect strong hardwood frame for the graceful photo of your soul - my twin flame. Date: 07/21/2022 Submitted for: Rhyme Rumi Quote Poetry Contest Sponsor: Sotto Poet No. of words: 127

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Vijay Galia

Date: 9/18/2022 11:00:00 PM

Very well articulated thoughts. I loved the last line .. Cheers!

Bill Baker

Date: 9/10/2022 1:57:00 PM

The imagery, passion and metaphors are all awesome, Ani. A FAV for my list, my friend. My favorite line, "In my dream, I just wish... to be the perfect strong hardwood frame for the graceful photo of your soul - my twin flame. Soulmates, so beautiful the way your words express this pure Love. Thanks for sharing and Congratulations on your win! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Jcb Brul

Date: 9/6/2022 2:37:00 PM

Congratulations Ani..This is so enchanting!

Constance La France

Date: 8/17/2022 1:57:00 PM

Ani, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/16/2022 4:08:00 AM

Ahhh!!! How lovely is this winning entry. Way to go. Congratulations on the place of honor. Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/15/2022 11:27:00 AM

Beautiful with a strong finish, Anitha! Congratulations!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/15/2022 9:20:00 AM

"slow strides of time - hours long", "strong hardwood frame" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2022 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A "Lovely" write. Have a great/blessed day.......................

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/14/2022 4:19:00 AM

Wow! Twin flame! Rumi would be pleased! Congrats on your win, Anitha

Jcb Brul

Date: 8/13/2022 8:17:00 AM

What a delight to read this splendid romantic piece. Congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/12/2022 9:44:00 PM

I am so happy to see this lovely poem win First Place Anitha. Congratulations on your fantastic win! Blessings xxoo

Terrell Martin

Date: 8/2/2022 9:54:00 AM

Thanks to your visit to my domain, I have found another deep and lasting poetic flame - in both you and this poetic masterpiece headed straight to my "Favs" list. Write on...and thanks again for your earlier visit. Terry

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/1/2022 7:37:00 PM

This is so lovely Anitha. I especially loved your ending metaphor. We all have that special twin flame and if we are blessed we find them. A fantastic entry for the contest my friend. Blessings xxoo

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:23:00 PM

Connie, thank you so very much for the visit and kind words about my poem... Am glad you loved the ending metaphor... I hope you are doing well... Have a blessed day dear friend... Hugs... ~ Ani

Michael Tor

Date: 7/31/2022 2:55:00 PM

Endearing and beautiful Anitha. The imagery you share is wonderful...

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:21:00 PM

Thank you so very much Michael for the visit and kind words of appreciation of my poem... God bless... ~ Ani

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/30/2022 10:04:00 PM

Wow, this is so powerful, Ani, love the journey, the sentiment the emotion within your poetry.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:20:00 PM

Thank you so very much Harry for the visit and kind words of appreciation of my poem... God bless... ~ Ani

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/29/2022 7:30:00 PM

Oh Ani, I am overwhelmed with admiration for the passionate yet tender beauty that spills from your gifted pen. “I pine to be caged in your heart” and “wings of hours flap fast” and “the perfect strong hardwood frame for the graceful photo of your soul” - your poem is a masterwork, a metaphorical gem. Your talent shines with your brilliance, my sweet friend. A fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:25:00 PM

Dear Susan thank you so very much for your kind words of appreciation of my poem... Am so humbled and honored by your Fav... Am so glad to see you back creating great verses... I too was away from Soup for some time... Have a lovely day dear sweet friend... Hugs... ~ Ani

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/29/2022 8:39:00 AM

Anitha, your FOREVER is soft and romantic and filled with passion. To find our twin flame is God sent! A fave ~Anaya

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:17:00 PM

Anaya, thank you so very much for the visit, your lovely comment and the fav... So humbled... Have a lovely day dear... Hugs... ~ Ani

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/28/2022 6:24:00 PM

Wings of hours flap , what an original line, may those wings fly right to you and bring you all the love you desire, thank you for such a wonderful poem, sending you smiles and friendship ties Anitha :)

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:16:00 PM

Dear Vie, thank you again for your return visit and kind words of appreciation of my poem dear friend... Sending smiles and friendship ties to you too... Hugs... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2022 12:16:00 PM

thanks for your recent visit to my poetry. I am so happy for you winning high place in the marathon! Love ya, Ani!

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:14:00 PM

Thank you dear friend... for your continuous support to me... It's easy to enter in the Marathon contest, by posting an old poem... Love you too... Hugs... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/25/2022 1:32:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely recent comment. Having hard times this weekend and just doing my best to keep caught up. Hope you are well, sweet friend.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:12:00 PM

Thank you sweet Ria... ~ Ani

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/23/2022 10:21:00 AM

So emotive and deep and passionate are your words dear Ani. I love this . I love your heart which expands and is expressed so fully in this poem. Your longing is palpable and sweet and everlasting. Amazing dear friend. Sending love and all blessings, Susan xx :)

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:12:00 PM

Susan, thank you so very much for your visit and kind loving words of appreciation of my poem sweet friend... Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/22/2022 9:52:00 AM

I pine to be caged in your heart, what a brilliant line this is Anitha. You ignite the flame of love better than most here, gl in the contest, this is amazing, God bless your beautiful heart.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:05:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit, lovely comment dear Vie... Have a blessed day...Hugs... ~ Ani

Ann Foster

Date: 7/22/2022 8:37:00 AM

This was a lovely write. Well done. Ann

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:04:00 PM

Thank you so much Ann... ~ Ani

Valsa George

Date: 7/21/2022 9:49:00 PM

"Is it the beauty of your lovable self, so pure that I pine to be caged in your heart, secure"..... Definitely it is the beauty of one's heart that draws one to another and not just his physical appearance ! The pain and longing of one estranged from his beloved is beautifully and powerfully expressed here ! Happy over your triumphant come back...Ani ! All the best, dear!

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:03:00 PM

Yes, so true dear Valsa... Thank you so very much for your visit, and inspiring comment... I hope to post poems whenever I get time... Hugs... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/21/2022 10:10:00 AM

wow, you are back STRONG with beautiful poetry such as this, Ani. I am amazed by all the great poems this Rumi quote has inspired from our fellow poets!

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 8/1/2022 10:01:00 PM

Ria, thank you so very much for the visit and lovely comment sweet friend.. Yes, so many beautiful poems inspired by Rumi quote... Hugs... ~ Ani