Last Letter

Oh my dearest love, how longingly I recall
Amorous wink of joy, teasing zealous eyes
When you held my hand on journey of life
And never let go despite the arduous climb.

Happily you greeted what justly we toiled for,
In view of gratitude plentiful it always was. 
Staying true to hallmark of your own resolve
You didn't falter when fate made bad calls.

Exuberantly you reveled in garden of roses
In purple orchids and fragrance of Jasmine
Beneath cosmic infinity wooing your fantasy,
As resolutely you held on to truth of reality.

We traveled far eying cultural renaissance
In Sistine Chapel and the Statue of David
As museums found you mesmerized by art 
And paintings in Uffizi held you spellbound.

In your honor, I'll memorialize solemn oath
Lovingly etched in the temple of our hearts
Saying in your voice, there are no goodbyes
When love shall endure till the end of time.

December 14, 2018
Placed first in last letter to my beloved contest by Silent One
Placed 3rd: Strand choice S contest by Brian Strand
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George Avatar
December 5, 2022 at 6:05 PM
How true.... ! 'There are no goodbyes when love endures till the end of time'. This reminiscing of the love journey of two souls, when one is gone, is so beautifully charted here in your usual arresting style. Lovely poem, Vijay !
Lindley Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 6:16 AM
Superbly composed poetry my great friend.. A fav, a true beauty....
Pathak Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 1:38 AM
Yes, love shall endure till the end of time, and your poem as well. Beautiful.
Staton Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 2:48 PM
Nicely written.
Pandit Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Thank you Valerie.
Vangaveti Avatar
January 8, 2019 at 7:17 PM
Beautifully written and it shows the overflow of emotions. Great job Vijay. Keep going. :)
Pandit Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Thank you Swetha.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Hello Vijay, I so agree with the last verse. Did you win this contest. This poem is beautifully done. have a nice day my friend.
Pandit Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Thank you Darlene.
Sands Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations #8 on the best poem list Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Thank you Heidi.
Callus Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 8:47 AM
Coming back with congratulations on placing first in the contest, Vijay. Before the results came out, it was already a winner in my eyes! On reading it again it merits a fav! Best regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 11:40 AM
Thank you Paul.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 8:56 PM
A beautiful letter which expresses the unique quality’s of his beloved!
Pandit Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 11:40 AM
Thank you Kim.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 2:20 PM
I reread this lovely tribute just now Vijay. Congratulations on your first placement!
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 2:44 PM
Thank you Connie.
Smith Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 3:01 PM
Another unsurprising victory, my talented friend, congratulations again...
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 7:05 AM
Thank you Charlie.
Raven Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 8:08 AM
Hi Vijay, congratulationon your win in the contest with this most beautiful write. This write comes from the heart and it touches the heart of the reader so gently. This seems to be a day of tears for me so far my friend. An exceptional write. Emotions singing so gently to me. A fave. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Your friend always....Mike.
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 7:04 AM
Thank you Mike..appreciate the FAVE.
Dietrich Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 5:29 PM
very well done, Vijay. Congats for the win.
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 7:04 AM
Thank you Andrea.
Gentile Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Vijay, Congratulations on your top win with this wonderfully romantic write !!!
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 7:04 AM
Thank you Mike.
Shines Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations on your win!Beautiful write
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 7:04 AM
Thank you Kenisha.
Nicole Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 7:33 PM
Your words always hold me so close. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:22 AM
Thank you Brandy.
Onclaud Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:22 PM
i am not surprised with your high win, vijay... sweet congrats, woohoo!...huggs
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:22 AM
Thank you, nette.
Y. Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Hi Vijay, You have penned such a touching and well wtitten piece. It's the kind of love that will stand test of time. Many can relate to this, young and old alike. Congratulations on your first place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Thank you Alexis.
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:38 AM
- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise.
One Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Another brilliant poem Vijay, you really are a master poet with your great vocabulary.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Thank you Silent One.
Sands Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations for your win Vijay! I knew this would do well :)
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Thank you Heidi.
Andresen Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 3:41 PM
- A beautiful and touching letter, Vijay - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:57 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise..you wrote a wonderful poem on this theme. Appreciate the kind words.
Roper Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 9:03 AM
I smile with the first stanza, great write and imagery.. I didn't know what to write , but you gave me an idea... good luck in the contest.... Soup Mail...
Pandit Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:57 AM
Thank you Eve..appreciate the visit and kind remarks. Got your soup mail.
Cunningham Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 7:35 AM
So Beautifully written Vijay, words from the heart. Good luck. Tom.
Pandit Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Thank you Tom. Your visit and kind remarks are much appreciated.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 6:03 AM
A hymn to love that culminates to its glorification dearest friend, Vijay! A Fav. God bless you!
Pandit Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 7:47 AM
God bless you my friend.. a treasure to receive your FAVE..many thanks, Demetrios.
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