Internal Inhibition

How fondly he recalls when doting moon stared
Blush of her radiant smile gleamed opaline skies
While cuddling stellar vibes love they declared 
And embracing her allure he venerated his prize.

In womb of romantic night passions-grand aired
Exchanging fervent vows, longing dawn of sunrise,
When revealing prurience every intention bared 
In rhapsodic titillation euphoric feelings surmise.

Alas! soon emotions hid—dispiritedly impaired
When blissful times saddened hearing her cries
As souls, deceptively beguiled, no longer cared,
Silence between them grew stoking sullen guise,

For rise of whimsical day, woefully unprepared,
Shadowed glamorous arc, deeming fate unwise,
And upon sanguine horizons stygian storms flared
As the pledges of forever, destiny chose to revise.

She pleaded to forget the love they once shared,
Its flame was extinguished by whim of disguise;
Dreams they dreamt could no longer be repaired
Once the spark of aspirations abandoned her eyes.

Suppressions of emotions left them bereft, unpaired,
As lovelorn inhibitions roared, to spell their demise
Exiting prized fervor, forsaking dreams unrepaired,
Trapping unrequited love-vibes where passion dies.
 
May 10, 2022
Placed 1st: Pick-A-Title, Vol 30 – Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Title Chosen: Internal Inhibition
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Buehler Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Warmest, belated congratulations on your win, with this melancholy, haunting poem, Vijay. Beautifully written.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 11, 2022 at 2:29 PM
“Dreams they dreamt could no longer be repaired Once the spark of aspirations abandoned her eyes.” The sadness of this cuts deep Vijay. When the one you love no longer loves you. You have expressed this so vividly my friend. Have a great weekend. Blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Congrats on your win with this fine poem, Vijay. Have you done his most recent contest?
Alex Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 7:47 AM
"Suppressions of emotions left them bereft" - it does so. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Thank you Christuraj.
George Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 9:35 PM
So happy for your first place win, Vijay ! Back to you with Congratulations !
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Thank you Valsa.
Poet Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Vijay, back sincere congratulation on taking first place with your remarkable poetry! You are more than deserving of it.
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Thank you Lasaad.
Ibeh Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 4:44 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this outstanding poem, Vijay:-) Seriously, you're one of the very best poets ever on PS. I mean it, wholeheartedly.
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:27 PM
So very kind of you, Edward. I am honored by your comments. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks for the placement and sponsoring contests.
Deo Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 10:45 PM
Had to revisit. Shalom shalom in the LORD
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Thank you Anil.
Ball Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 2:48 PM
This speaks of two people in love and expecting each other to be perfect. But when they both start seeing imperfections in each other some of the ferver dies. They become disappointed in each other and believe the things others may say about them. Sad but it has happened. Good write my friend. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Much appreciate Judy--many thanks.
Baker Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 8:08 AM
Powerful, passionate, and tragic poem, Vijay. It should do well in the contest, it's a FAV for me. I loved the repeat alliterations throughout this poem. Well shared thoughts on the throws of love, or not love. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us. Blessings my friend, Bill
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:24 PM
An honor to receive your FAVE, Bill. Much appreciate your kind remarks. Many thanks.
Daniel Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 4:11 AM
Lovely poignant poetry, Vijay:) love your use of the same rhymes throughout:)
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Thank you Jo.
Situation Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM
It helps when the big words are in the right place. I look for poetic. You can brag. you have the gift. Part of being a poet is also being a story teller and here you've also succeeded.
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for your visit and comments.
Gentile Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Beauty still in sadness radiates as do your words Vijay which are always filled of intense imagery and romance! Happy Sunday !!!
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Thank you Mike--much appreciate.
Deo Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 10:59 PM
Vijay, I have do many questions about Stanza 3. When blussfulntimes saddened hearing her cries ... I want not to ignore my dear wife's pain. Oversight can kill 'love'
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Much appreciate, Anil--many thanks.
Kannan Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 9:25 AM
Wow... Such a lovely poetry that flows so smoothly and beautifully . Though the ending is not smooth, the flow, the vocabulary and the imagery make this a wonderful one...
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Y. Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 4:39 PM
WoW! Vijay, This is a good entry for the contest. Your use of words creates depth , imagery and top notch content.A fiery love gone cold is not a good feeling. Best wishes in the contest. Excellent job. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 5:35 AM
So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate, as always--many thanks Alexis.
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM
So very sad. But it could not have ever been true love to have ended that way.
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 5:34 AM
Sad, as life sometimes is. Much appreciate, Andrea. Many thanks.
Rose  Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 1:48 PM
You sure have a way with words, you should be a romance novelist, :)
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Thank you Vienna--much appreciate.
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Sad that love can hide in disguise, but where passion dies, you only have to look in that person's eyes. My talented friend, you forever will amaze me with your intensity and profound uniqueness of breathtaking poetry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Thank you my friend. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Jennifer.
Seeker Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 8:07 AM
Wow! Absolutely amazing, Vijay. Another level.
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Thank you US. Much appreciate.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 6:49 AM
Marvelously penned, my dearest friend, Vijay. A Fave for me. Blessings!
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 7:36 AM
Honored by you glowing feedback my friend and a special treat to receive your FAVE. Much appreciate--many thanks, Demetrios.
Horsman Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 1:27 AM
Such sadness enhance with your powerful poetry Vijay, An excellent write, My friend.
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:40 AM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Harry--many thanks for the kind remarks.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 6:09 PM
As souls, deceptively beguiled, no longer cared & For rise of whimsical day, woefully unprepared
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:40 AM
Thank you Kim for your visit and comments--much appreciate.
May Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 4:28 PM
When passion withers on the vine, Beautiful yet sad, Well penned Vijay
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:39 AM
So true but such is life--much appreciate Joseph--many thanks for your visit and comments.
Sands Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Wow this is amazing. The contrast of deep emotions brings me to feel all of it. Written so well Vijay! :)
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:38 AM
So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate--many thanks, Heidi.
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