Anitha Jayasankar Poet Verse

Heavenly

calm
placid
clear blue lake
serene and still
in a wide palm-fringed
rich green verdant valley

mother duck leads and swims
in the tranquil lake
ducklings white, soft
follow her
one by
one


Date: 08/19/2021
For Merse Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury

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Robert James Liguori October 20, 2021 at 6:42 PM So peaceful!

James Peranteau August 29, 2021 at 2:47 PM I feel the grass under my bare feet dear poet *sm....have a great week Anitha...much love, james

Harry Horsman August 24, 2021 at 11:19 PM LOve this, poetry at its best.

Jennifer Fenn August 24, 2021 at 9:18 PM Your words made this scene heavenly! Your title fits the poem well!

Gershon Wolf August 21, 2021 at 7:14 PM So tender and sweet, Ani. Just lovely! A belated congrats on POTD! ~ Happiness and Joy, Gershon Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 10:42 PM Thank you so much Gershon for the visit, inspiring comment and the congrats... Happiness and joy to you too.. God bless.. ~ Ani

James Peranteau August 21, 2021 at 4:46 AM fine feeling which you have spilled on this slip dear poet....and yes, it deserves this distinguished second see! Hope to read you here again Anitha*sm...much love, james Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 10:41 PM Thank you so much James for the visit, inspiring comment and the congrats... God bless... ~ Ani

Brandy Nicole August 20, 2021 at 6:33 PM Your words caress the page with such elegance and grace. This is so beautiful, soft and tender. Congratulations Anitha, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 10:39 PM Thank you so much dear Brandy for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats...Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Jeanne Mcgee August 20, 2021 at 12:44 PM What a superb picture you painted with your words. I want to be there. Congrats on your POTD Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 10:37 PM Thank you so much dear Jeanne for the visit, the lovely comment and the congrats... Hugs... ~ Ani

Sam Kauffman August 20, 2021 at 11:37 AM Simply delightful Ani. Beautiful picture captured in your imagery. Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy the honor. Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 7:52 AM Thank you so much dear Sam for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats... Hugs... ~ Ani

Jennifer Proxenos August 20, 2021 at 11:33 AM Such a beautiful heavenly scene you portray my dear friend, I congratulate you for being bestowed with the honor of POTD with heartfelt praise. Hugs and blessings forever dear Ani Jennifer. Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 7:50 AM Thank you so much Jenni... for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats... Love and hugs dear friend... ~ Ani

Paula Goldsmith August 20, 2021 at 11:05 AM Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. win. I love your beautiful "Heavenly" write. Have a heavenly day.................. Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 7:45 AM Thank you so much dear Paula for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats...Hugs.. ~ Ani

Christuraj Alex August 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM Anitha, I know well I can never equal you. Your poetry flows as though rivers with no bank ever stop waters swell and blow. Congratulations! Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 7:25 AM Chris thank you so much for your inspiring comment and the congrats... Every poet/poetess is unique with their own style of writing... your writing is so good and inspiring ALWAYS.. God bless you more and more... ~ Ani

Anne-Lise Andresen August 20, 2021 at 10:50 AM - Beautifully written, dear friend Ani - Congratulations so much with p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anitha Jayasankar August 22, 2021 at 6:58 AM Thank you so much dear Anne for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats... Hugs... ~ Ani

Eve Roper August 20, 2021 at 10:16 AM great write, Anitha, congratulations on POTD. Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 11:04 AM Thank you so much dear Eve for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats... Have a lovely day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Joseph May August 20, 2021 at 8:51 AM Love the serene imagery, Congrats on POTD Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thank you so much Joseph for the visit, inspiring comment and the congrats... God bless... ~ Ani

Unseeking Seeker August 20, 2021 at 8:13 AM Soothing! Congrats on POTD, Anitha! Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 10:58 AM Thank you so much Unseeking Seeker for the visit, inspiring comment and the congrats... God bless... ~ Ani

Constance La France August 20, 2021 at 7:48 AM Ani, I over your verse poem, you paint such a peaceful scene with words and congratulations and your deserving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor ~ Constance Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 10:50 AM Constance thank you so much dear friend for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats... Have a blessed lovely day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Regina Mcintosh August 20, 2021 at 6:46 AM Love this. Congrats on POTD. God bless you. Love, Gina Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 10:49 AM Thank you so much dear Gina... Have a blessed lovely day.. Hugs.. ~ Ani

Victor Buhagiar August 20, 2021 at 5:00 AM Congratulations for your POTD, o sweet lady. You deserve it. Anitha Jayasankar August 20, 2021 at 5:09 AM Thank you so much dear Victor for the visit, the inspiring comment and the congrats. Have a blessed beautiful day.. ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit August 20, 2021 at 4:50 AM Heavenly, indeed! Congrats on your poem of the day, Ani. Enjoy your day. Anitha Jayasankar August 20, 2021 at 5:07 AM Thank you so much Vijayji for the visit, inspiring comment and the congrats.. Have a blessed day.. ~ Ani

Tania Kitchin August 20, 2021 at 4:08 AM Anitha, a very serene and peaceful poem, congratulations on POTD! Anitha Jayasankar August 20, 2021 at 4:15 AM Thank you so much dear Tania for the visit, inspiring comment and the congrats... Have a lovely day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Rama Balasubramanian August 20, 2021 at 3:54 AM A heavenly sight to mind and senses bestowing peace and joy. Wonderful write Ani. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and your day Anitha Jayasankar August 20, 2021 at 4:01 AM Thank you so much dear Rama for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats.. Have a blessed beautiful day.. Hugs... ~ Ani

Tom Cunningham August 20, 2021 at 1:11 AM A very tranquil scene you give the reader Ani, congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honour Have a lovely day. Tom Anitha Jayasankar August 20, 2021 at 2:24 AM Thank you so much dear Tom for the information and the lovely comment. I didn't expect this. You are always the first one to let our poets of Soup family know that they got POTD honour. Thank you once more. Have a blessed day.. ~ Ani

Quoth Theraven August 19, 2021 at 8:09 PM Anitha, Love the way you described the calm moment on a lake. Good luck in the contest. -Richard Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 10:48 AM Thank you so much Richard... God bless... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich August 19, 2021 at 2:43 PM Indeed a heavenly picture of nature. I wonder if swans are even prettier?? YOU did so well. I am seeing many great entries and I have no idea how she will sort out the winners! Anitha Jayasankar August 21, 2021 at 8:10 AM Thank you so much dear sweet friend... yes swans are more prettier... I love them Ria... yes, dear Mala is going to have a difficult time selecting... Haha... Hugs.. ~ Ani

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