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July 26, 2025

"Three Options" Poetry Contest (Ten lines, Ten syllables in each)

Sponsor: Constance La France

KALIDASA was a classical Sanskrit poet who is often considered as ancient India's greatest poet and playright.

VALMIKI was a legendary poet who is celebrated as the traditional author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Adi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem. The Ramayana, originally written by Valmiki, consists of 24,000 shlokas and seven cantos.Wikipedia

Appears a mysterious land from far, Dream of vermilion sky at mystic dawn Prayers heard from boats on holy river, Mythical chants floating in consciousness. My birthplace - ancient city reminding Of vedas and epics, saints and hermits, A land of literature, poetry, Music, art, picturesque architecture... For thousands of years verses flow in air land of Kalidasa and Valmiki.

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/26/2025 5:53:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this information with us through your Idyllic poem, Mala. Good Luck in the contest my friend. Bill

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/27/2025 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so much, Bill, my friend from Texas. I feel really proud of my heritage, which often gets expressed in my writings. Really appreciate your comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/26/2025 4:40:00 PM

Hello Mala, oh this is a very enjoyable poem. i enjoyed to read. Friendship & Love,/ Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/27/2025 9:57:00 AM

Hello Mala, Yes i enjoyed this poem. Lov e and Friendship, /Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/27/2025 9:54:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene! I am delighted that you enjoyed the poem. Love and Friendship!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/26/2025 3:18:00 PM

Very nice, Mala!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/26/2025 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Your comment is precious!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/26/2025 11:22:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative "Idyllic" write. Thanks for the note. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away............

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/26/2025 3:23:00 PM

Dear Paula, feel delighted when I see your positive comments. Thank you.