Mystic Trail


A trace of hazy mist,
I pace in pearly tryst.

My mind in loops of night,
to find solace in light.

Milky way curls to sing,
hopes sway in silver spring.

At dawn a trail of dreams,
I yawn as my heart beams.


June 30, 2020

Verses In Essence - 8 Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
~Winner: 2nd Place
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Watt Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 7:55 PM
I love your words, Aditi. Especially when I come back to reread them and peel away layers of depth and meaning and poetic craft. Congratulations on your win, my dear friend. Blessings ~ John
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 8:34 AM
I am really thankful that you love my words so much dear friend. Thank you for your kind appreciation John. Always a blessing to read from you :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 3:59 AM
Wow, Aditi, a difficult challenge that you met easily and gracefully, my compliments for your efforts and WIN, my friend -- Aloha from Hawaii~@William
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 8:33 AM
I am glad you loved my words dear friend. Thank you for your kind wishes William :) Blessings!
May Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 3:13 PM
Lovely write Aditi, Congrats on your win..
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Thank you for your appreciation and for my placement in your contest Joseph :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:03 PM
Utterly gorgeous. Congrats on the win.
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Glad you loved it Andrea. Thanks for your appreciation :)
Canerdy Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Aditi, this is a lovely WINNING poem! Janice
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Thank you so much Janice :) Blessings!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. Enjoy your win and day with blessings.........
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 7:59 AM
Thank you for stopping by to appreciate my words Paul. Blessings to you :)
Watt Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 6:11 PM
Aditi, a very nice distillation of that busy mind of yours finally settling down to a restful, dreamy sleep. Very well done, I wish you all the best in the essence contest ~ John
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:23 PM
I am glad you love my words dear friend. Thank you for your kind appreciation :) Blessings
Rodrigues Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Uplifting!
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:22 PM
Thank you Kim :)
Warrior Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 9:56 AM
Great entry Aditi...another winner!...best wishes...love & hugs...^WW^ :o)
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:22 PM
Honored by your warmest wishes WW ^_^ Blessings and hugs. Thank you for your appreciation :)
Adams Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 6:19 AM
lovely images...I felt as though I was in the fog awaiting for it to lift and reveal the beauty that follows... nicely penned!
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:22 PM
I am so glad you loved my words Sandra :) Thank you for your kind wishes :) Blessings and love
Krutsinger Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 2:58 AM
Ah so delicate and pretty Adti. Well done.
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:21 PM
Thank you for your kind appreciation Caren. Much love :)
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 6:48 PM
Sweetly and elegantly penned, Aditi. Superb contest entry. Best wishes, Gershon
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:21 PM
Thank you for your kind visit and appreciation Gershon. Blessings :)
Rose  Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 1:07 PM
May your beautiful heart always beam on, thank you for sharing, blessings xo
Mishra Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Thank you for your loving words. Blessings and love :)
Brul Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 3:29 AM
Lovely rhymes that lift a heart! Keep pouring your poetic marvel dear Aditi!
Mishra Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 8:01 AM
Thank you for your visit and gracious appreciation dear friend. Blessings and love :)
Boddie Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 10:25 PM
as i walk through the fog....i hear the chirping of a frog....and as i look up to the stars....Heaven's Gates Have Open Bars....then i look within myself....and i dont consider death....rather all i see is Life....so i will make it through this strife....very inspiring write aditi....
Mishra Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Thanks for such a beautiful comment of inspirational words Eric. Keep writing and inspiring. Blessings!
Lindley Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 1:47 PM
A WHIMSICAL AND VERY UPLIFTING PIECE MY FRIEND. Like a cool breeze on a hot day. A fav.. God bless..
Mishra Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Glad you love my words Robert. Thanks for your visit and kind appreciation and for the fave! Blessings :)
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