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Illusion

yellow bird is back to the tranquil meadow 
                    where my soul finds a true repose, 
                            she didn't leave me....
                         I speak to her every day, 
                        she tweets back with glee! 

             we talk about the illusory flamboyant days 
                       which tip-toed away in a veil, 
                    the glistening saffron-hued days ~
                          when I was twenty-one, 
      with trancelike beat in my feet, enthralling song in my heart, 
                   dreamy eyes unfolding beauty of love! 

                    with amber kindness in my soul, 
                    with tangerine hope in my voice, 
                      with azure grace in my walk, 
                with vermillion exuberance in my dance. 
 
                that twenty-one is never really gone, 
                      I feel its demure whispering, 
                         It was never an illusion....
              the hope, the dream, the cadence, the beat, 
                      it's incredible! never left me !


                      For "I" old or new Poetry Contest
                       Sponsor: Constance La France
                                    FIRST PLACE
                Brian Strand "Libre Vers" Poetry Contest
                                    FIRST PLACE
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Alex Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Not everything is an illusions. Illusions too have eternal meanings. Very beautifully written. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Mala, this is a delightful rainbow on wings. Your use of color is so wonderful adding to the overall charm and delight of your poems. Congratulations on your win! Thank you for your wonderful messages. Am just now getting caught up! Blessings and hugs dear friend.
La France Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 5:34 AM
Mala, lovely and congratulations on your win in my "I" contest with this beautifully penned poem, well done and I like the image chosen too ~ love and serenity _Constance
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 7:10 AM
Thanks, Constance. Feel honoured.
Alex Avatar
September 10, 2021 at 10:13 PM
with amber kindness in my soul, with tangerine hope in my voice, with azure grace in my walk, with vermillion exuberance in my dance. " - Vivid illustration. Beautiful Work. Congratulations!
Jayasankar Avatar
September 10, 2021 at 9:03 AM
That twenty one will NEVER go my friend... your dreamy eyes will forever be unfolding the beauty of love... This particular line... "dreamy eyes unfolding.... "... is SO SO beautiful.Mala.. I loved your take in the contest... Last two lines too... so creative and beautiful... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani
Canerdy Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 6:35 PM
Mala, this is an incredibly beautiful poem. You use very expressive, descriptive words. Janice
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 10, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Thank you, Janice. I feel so honoured with your lovely comments.
Trifiatis Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 2:25 PM
My dearest since you have remained twenty-one till now, certainly young forever would stay. Enjoyed your inspiring poem very much. Blessings.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 3:59 PM
Dear Poet, Thank you so much for stopping by. I am so delighted you liked my poem. Ha ha - young forever! I have to say - my mind is! BW ~ Mala
Cunningham Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 9:10 AM
Those memorable days of of our youth stay with us forever Mala. Well written and best of luck in the contest. Tom
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 3:57 PM
Thank you so much, Tom, for stopping by. Yes, you are right - Those days are forever with us. BW ~ Mala
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