Vijay Pandit Poet Terza Rima

Glimpses of My Village

“How sweet to the heart are the scenes of my childhood”
                                   Samuel Woodworth, 1785-1842


How dearly past evokes my red-tiled home
Which sits on the hill near a mango tree
Where cows merrily graze and cattle roam!

Back in my childhood now memories plea
For wildlife, rice fields, and days full of fun
For haystacks on bull-carts rolling carefree;

For mauve-tinged horizons ruby skies spun
For grasslands, rivers and monsoon rain fall
For prairies serene, thrilled in gleaming sun;

When rosy dawns awoke to roosters’ call
And farmers tilled their land in sunrise gold
As cultural myths invoked in crows’ squall.

Oh, land of my dreams how snugly I hold!
While treasures dear to me fondly unfold.

November 24, 2020
Placed 1st: Writing challenge -Terza Rima - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Ten syllables per line (howmanysyllables.com)
Placed 2nd: Podium placing contest 4 by Brian Strand

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Valsa George December 10, 2021 at 3:18 AM I have written a poem expressing similar sentiments. I feel life has been more or less similar in every Indian village. How I cuddle those sweet memories to my heart. Thanks for letting me make a journey to my village... !Lovely poem I so enjoyed, Victor !

Arturo Michael January 11, 2021 at 9:05 AM Have you had the experience mentioned in your poem...I can see myself there, although never being there before...Interesting piece.

Paula Goldsmith January 5, 2021 at 8:30 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Good memories are the best. Enjoy your win. Today, have joy/blessings..................

Tom Cunningham January 5, 2021 at 6:52 AM You took me on a journey to your past memories Vijay, a beautiful write. I missed this gem first time round. Congrats on your win. Tom

Rohit Sharma January 5, 2021 at 1:49 AM It's wonderful Vijay G... Scene you expressed is realistic and amazing... Thanks for such a lovely poem....

Jennifer Proxenos December 15, 2020 at 3:36 AM What a wonderful glimpse into your childhood Vijay, we never forget these years, our parents as the were then, and our young friends with whom mostly we have now lost contact. Really beautiful, Congratulations on your truly deserved win. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joanna Daniel December 6, 2020 at 9:34 PM Amazing yet again, Vijay:) congratulations:)

Sara Kendrick December 4, 2020 at 1:02 AM Very descriptive and expressive work you have penned. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Vijay Pandit December 4, 2020 at 7:33 AM Thank you Sara--much appreciate.

Linda Alice Fowler November 30, 2020 at 11:37 AM A beautiful write Vijay. Congratulations on the win! Linda Vijay Pandit December 2, 2020 at 10:22 AM Thank you Linda.

Alexis Y. November 29, 2020 at 7:00 AM Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit November 30, 2020 at 5:57 AM Thank you Alexis.

Kim Rodrigues November 29, 2020 at 5:46 AM Just like Subimal, you collected poems from the natural world! Congratulations on 1st place! Vijay Pandit November 29, 2020 at 6:05 AM Thank you Kim.

Unseeking Seeker November 29, 2020 at 2:50 AM Congrats on your win Vijay! Beautifully penned poem Vijay Pandit November 29, 2020 at 6:05 AM Thank you US.

Constance La France November 29, 2020 at 1:25 AM Vijay, congratulations on your win in my Terza Rima Contest with this excellent and extra special poem _Constance Vijay Pandit November 29, 2020 at 6:04 AM Much appreciate, Constance--many many thanks. And thank you, as well, for holding contests.

Mahtab Bangalee November 28, 2020 at 10:44 PM stupendous writings thru the form of Terza Rima; it makes me nostalgic Vijay Pandit November 29, 2020 at 6:03 AM Thank you Mahtab.

Krish Radhakrishna November 28, 2020 at 11:55 AM Vijay beautiful! such memories and a childhood home! Congrats on your top win! Vijay Pandit November 29, 2020 at 6:03 AM Thank you Krish.

Brandy Nicole November 28, 2020 at 10:52 AM "How dearly childhood memories fondly unfold" Yes they do, here within these images you so vividly paint. Nature is beautiful and you have taken me to your side of the World, through your words. I am smiling. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit November 29, 2020 at 6:02 AM Thank you Brandy--much appreciate, as always.

Anitha Jayasankar November 28, 2020 at 4:42 AM This is too good Vijayji... you took me to a ride to my own native place... I can so much relate to this. These nostalgic memories are our real treasures. Mind reaches to those places where we could not reach now. Have a great blessed day ~ Ani Vijay Pandit November 28, 2020 at 5:27 AM Much appreciate, Ani--many thanks.

Akkina Downing November 26, 2020 at 7:49 AM This reminds me of my village too... awesome write, Vijay :) Vijay Pandit November 26, 2020 at 3:28 PM Much appreciate Akkina--many thanks.

Ann Gilmour November 25, 2020 at 12:55 PM Dear Vijay you have painted the most beautiful memories with your poetic quill my friend. Such vivid colours and rural scenes I can see through your imagery. It is truly wonderful Vijay ~ thank you for sharing your sweet childhood my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Vijay Pandit November 25, 2020 at 4:45 PM So very kind of you my friend. Your visit is always so special. Much appreciate Ann--many thanks.

Maria Williams November 25, 2020 at 5:26 AM You took me back to my childhood Vijay. I share similar memories with you in this respect. My childhood was spent in the south of India. There were these train rides every year to our holiday home in Bangalore. I was mesmerized , glued to the window, taking in all the lovely scenery . Childhood memories are the best. Your poem is a Winner , however the best of luck to you. ...Maria Hugs Vijay Pandit November 25, 2020 at 6:20 AM My village is quite remote --far from big cities--but it is quite pristine. Thank you Maria for sharing your memories--I know that part of India is so so beautiful! Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks, Maria.

Mike Bayles November 24, 2020 at 7:44 PM Your poem is very vivid. I can see the scenes well, Vijay. Mike Bayles Vijay Pandit November 25, 2020 at 6:18 AM Thank you Mike--much appreciate.

Charles Messina November 24, 2020 at 6:51 PM Your place of residence sounds like a place I'd like to retire to. Great poetry, Vijay. Hope all is well my dear friend...Blessings to you and your family...Charlie Vijay Pandit November 25, 2020 at 6:17 AM It is pristine but quite remote. Much appreciate Charlie. Many thanks my friend. Happy holidays to you and your family--though we have to do this remotely.

Sandra Adams November 24, 2020 at 1:20 PM picturesque comes to mind... i felt as though i was there, though you often take the reader on a beautiful journey... great write my friend, best wishes in the contest, although i think it's already a winner... hugs Vijay Pandit November 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate your comments, Sandy. Many many thanks.

Silent One November 24, 2020 at 12:10 PM You have always had a way of creating vivid imagery through your words .. but with a form like this it's not always easy, but you did it perfectly and a great response to the quote.. Vijay Pandit November 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM So nice to hear--especially from you. Much appreciate, SO. Many thanks.

Angela Crabtree November 24, 2020 at 10:21 AM A wonderful write of past memories... I enjoyed it, Vijay. Hope you have a great week :) Vijay Pandit November 24, 2020 at 12:59 PM Thank you Angela--much appreciate.

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