Just As Lonely As You

I see you gazing east
chasing a nebulous dream,
forgetting it was a while ago
when morning sun
cheered your grin.

I, on the other hand,
cherish the west,
for it paints your lovely sunset
with bursts of orange and red,
as a silhouette longingly
meanders in your stead.

I'm willing to trade my spot
to see the other side of things.

Perhaps you will agree,
there is another point of view
just as lonely as you,
if you could just turn around
to embrace the moon.

November 15, 2017
Placed 2nd: Strand select T contest by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rv Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 12:07 AM
Your ideas are always so unique; this is perfect!
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November 19, 2017 at 7:02 AM
Thanks for the visit Sneha--haven't seen your work lately!
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November 18, 2017 at 5:16 PM
Great expression Vijay! This a wonderful poem and your last stanza is perfect. I can really relate to your words here.
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November 19, 2017 at 7:00 AM
Thank you James!
Williams Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 9:36 PM
I love your take on trading spots to see the other side of things. How imaginative. Great write as always Vijay...Maria
Pandit Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 7:15 AM
Thank you Maria!
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November 16, 2017 at 2:27 PM
- Always better to be together ... even the moonlight will shine more beautifully - A beautiful and touching poem, Vijay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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November 16, 2017 at 3:14 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise!
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November 15, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Excellent writing Vijay. I really enjoyed this! :)
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November 15, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Thank you Heidi!
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November 15, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Vijay, beautifully expressed!
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November 15, 2017 at 4:17 PM
Thank you Akkina!
Melugin Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 8:29 AM
Vijay Very creative....stellar word play.....off the page writing! Bravo!
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November 15, 2017 at 4:17 PM
Thank you Chuck!
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November 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM
This is quite well expressed!
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November 15, 2017 at 4:17 PM
Thank you Richard!
Michael Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 7:48 AM
Your last line brought the message home...All the best Vijay
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November 15, 2017 at 4:16 PM
Thank you Arturo!
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