Notes About The Poem

Harvest

Go ahead and celebrate the harvest season
You drove the machines, you cut the grain
Plan a banquet, you don't need any reason
You plowed and sowed, even when in pain

You drove the machines, you cut the grain
Sun sizzled brightly to heat ocean's weather
You plowed and sowed, even when in pain
Sun, wind, and rain worked well together

Sun sizzled brightly to heat ocean's weather
Moist air rose high to form clouds in the sky
Sun, wind, and rain worked well together
Winds brought rain when fields were dry

Moist air rose high to form clouds in the sky
Seedlings grew rapidly in the misty sunshine 
Winds brought rain when fields were dry
Farmland vacillates with its yields so divine

Seedlings grew rapidly in the misty sunshine 
Amid the evening wind that eagerly blows
Farmland vacillates with its yields so divine
As steady rain from the skies willingly flows

Amid the evening wind that eagerly blows
Plan a banquet, you don't need any reason
As steady rain from the skies willingly flows
Go ahead and celebrate the harvest season

October 3, 2017
HM: Strand select S by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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George Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Reaping the harvest is the most beautiful time for a farmer who has taken much pain to till the land and sow the seeds. He rightly deserves it to be celebrated. Beautiful poem. Pantoum is not an easy form. But you have done an excellent job.
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 6:23 PM
It doesn't matter where I click, I see poems of yours I have read. Let me try one more time!!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Love this Pantoum, Vijay. It showcases the cycle of growth, and the elements involved. Excellent poem, my friend. Love and joy always.
Canerdy Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 8:15 PM
Well-written, appealing, WINNING poem, Vijay! Janice
Canerdy Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 8:12 PM
Well-written, appealing, WINNING poem, Vijay! Janice
Y. Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 2:50 PM
Hi Vijay, This is a well written pantoum. It's just lovely. Congratulations on your HM:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 12:35 PM
a beautifully written pantoum Vijay many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Back to congratulate you on your win !
Pett Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 5:10 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Vijay, a joy to read. :))
Ashley Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Congratulations Vijay with your fine win!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 8:59 PM
A nice poem about harvest! Congrats on your placement!
Wanter Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 6:38 PM
Like a Celtic litany, Vijay! It has a lilt about it.
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 7:09 PM
Thank you for your visit and your insightful comments SW!
Onclaud Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 3:16 PM
vijay, a stunning work with delightful content and good rhymes...a joy to read you today!..huggs
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Thank you nette--appreciate your feedback!
Andresen Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 2:34 PM
- A beautiful poem, Vijay ... you need no reason ... to feel joy and gratitude :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 2:47 PM
Many thanks Anne-Lise!
Sergi Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 10:24 AM
A beautiful descriptive poem of the autumn season. DEFINITELY A WINNER!
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Thank you Ralph!
Schiavina Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Perfect for a win.
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Thank you Frances!
Teagan Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 8:51 AM
Excellent Pantoum! I love poems about the Autumn season, and this one is amazing.
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Thank you Becca--appreciate your feedback!
Sivey Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 7:09 AM
This is a very excellent write, one worthy of a first place vote my friend! I would place this poem at first place Vijay! I really enjoyed reading this masterful poem this morning! You have written such a great piece on the Harvest, especially wondrous since I live near fields of corn and soybeans! At one time they even did wheat, but the profits on wheat is so low as compared to soybeans and corn they choose the latter two! Great Work!!
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 7:25 AM
I enjoyed reading your comments Russell--always appreciate your lovely feedback!
Williams Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 6:17 AM
An awesome Pantoum Vijay, and I love the image that you've chosen....Maria
Pandit Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 6:40 AM
Thank you Maria--appreciate your comments!
Ashley Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 7:09 PM
A lovely pantoum Vijay with beautiful rhythm and rhyme. Well done and enjoyed!
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Thank you Susan!
Dietrich Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 5:21 PM
Love the picture too!
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Thanks!
Dietrich Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 5:01 PM
ahhhh, how well you incorporated the bounty of the season into this pantoum. A great one for the fall!
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Thank you Andrea!
Sands Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Very nice Pantoum Vijay. Well written! I love the country. I enjoyed this :)
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Thank you Heidi!
Borke Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 3:21 PM
This was a pleasure to read
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Many thanks, Hannah!
Roper Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 1:46 PM
Well done, great flow, love the theme, , Vijay, luck in the contest
Roper Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 12:03 AM
Sorry, Vijay, I looked where you wrote the sponsor's name Duh!!!! Seriously your poem is well done, great flow, love the theme and luck in the contest... :)
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Thanks Eve--I will pass on to Kim--just kidding!
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