Motifs of Nightfall

Eventide’s splendorous motifs on blazing arc rise
Tinting golden horizon of glinting vermillion skies
Where setting sun inflames decaying gilded rays
As twilight glistens graying eve’s yellowing haze

And pewter winds rustle leaves, lilting meadows
Swaying hills of trees in rhythms of tilting shadows
Where bidding the day goodbye birds hastily fly
While enchanted in luminant sky people amble by

Reveling ebullience of nightfall glowing in moonlight
Dazzled by twinkles of stars lifting tenor of night
As nightingale’s love song enthralls nocturnal appeal
When orchestra plays above scintillating astral zeal

Quietude soon endows dreams of exuberant dawn
As the reign of moon and stars sparkles on and on
Till misty morn awakens to melodies of robin’s call
And sun rises again to walk the new day to nightfall

October 19, 2020	
Placed 2nd: Collaboration with Silent One Poetry Contest
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Deo Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 9:58 PM
Wonderful collaboration. Someone enjoys night and dawn!! Peace, healing, write on --
George Avatar
March 5, 2022 at 8:30 AM
What a beautiful melange of sounds and scenes at eventide. The setting sun, the colorful sky, the twilight and the shroud of darkness....then the astral scenes of moon and stars in array and to top it all the song of the nightingale... simply heavenly !
Canerdy Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 6:48 AM
Beautiful journey from sunset to sunrise, Vijay. CONGRATS on your win! Janice
Pandit Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Thank you Janice--much appreciate.
Roper Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 6:23 PM
Congratulations on your win, Vijay, love your imagery in your poem. Hugs Eve
Pandit Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 6:25 AM
Thank you Eve--much appreciate.
One Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Nice use of words as always Vijay, a great response to my poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Pandit Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 6:25 AM
Much appreciate SO--many thanks.
Daniel Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 2:34 AM
This is a brilliant poem, Vijay, a sure winner for me, no one can beat your vocabulary and beautiful imagery:)
Pandit Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 5:59 AM
Much appreciate your kind remarks--many thanks, Jo.
Sands Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 8:18 AM
This is so beautiful. Your vocabulary in your poems, amazing too! Well done :)
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 10:45 AM
That is so nice to hear--much appreciate Heidi--many thanks.
Crabtree Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 7:53 AM
I don't know how I missed this one, Vijay. A beautiful word-painting you have. My favorite part, "Quietude soon endows dreams of exuberant dawn" :)
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Angela--much appreciate.
Kannan Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:55 AM
Tinting, glinting, lilting, tilting... Wow I just love the rhymes of of course the imagery. This is absolutely beautiful!!! Loved it...
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.
Nicole Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 8:45 PM
You paint such vivid images with your words. "Dazzled by twinkles of stars" I love everything about this thought. I am wrapping it softly around me. This is beautiful, dreamy and magical- all at the same time. :) Brandy
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:37 AM
A wonderful start to my day to read your comments my friend. Much appreciate the kind remarks. Many thanks, Brandy.
Hamilton Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Outstanding write Vijay, it's impossible but how does each write of your surpass the previous one? Reaching heights that few do, another fave, just amazing!
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:36 AM
So special to read your wonderful feedback, John. I truly value your opinion. Much appreciate your visit....many many thanks. I am honored by your FAVE.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 11:31 AM
Poetry painted in a set of templates that moves from dusk to dawn, imagery so phenomenal, vocabulary of great significance that shows your master of poetry. ~~
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:33 AM
Much appreciate your compliments, Victor--always a delight to read your comments. Many thanks.
Cunningham Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 10:21 AM
An amazing write Vijay with stunning imagery. You certainly rose to the challenge. Good luck Tom
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:31 AM
So very kind of you Tom. Much appreciate your comments--many many thanks.
Y. Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 9:22 AM
WoW! Vijay, You’ve penned a good response to Silent One’s poem. Your content, rhymes and imagery is amazing! Best wishes in the in the contest.Well done my friend. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Pandit Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:31 AM
Thank you my find for your glowing remarks. Always a delight to read your comments. Much appreciate your visit, as always.
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