Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

Once There Was a Love

“ Love which bloomed like a Red Rose,                           
                         and spread fragrance like a melted candle!”  (By Poet)

                   there was an enthralling love I felt only once...
                fascinating romance blossomed when I was only a teen,
                      I didn't know how overpowering first love is,
                    But experienced a thunderous turbulence within!

                We were neighbours, I saw my beloved boy every day,
                   But if he was engaged on occasions, or somehow late
                to arrive, tears of heartache rolled down my cheeks,
                 my whole world seemed arid and empty, until we met.

                   Oh, that was a truly passionate love I was madly in,
                   It was a young love… genuine, flawless, and pure,
                   There was no suffering he wouldn't endure for me,
                  There was no misery I wouldn't face for him, for sure.

                   We raced together in the lush fields in golden summer,
               We sang together without bounds which we gleefully rejoiced
                 He gifted fragrant Jasmine flowers from his garden to me,
                So I could make a garland for him with colours of my choice!

                   We enjoyed infinite togetherness for hours and hours
                When sapphire waves lapped rolling on the sea shore gold, 
               I knew perfectly there was no one else I wanted to be with,
                   Only he who stretched his strong arm for me to hold.

                          A love like an entrancing fantasy of a fairy tale,
                     I was a radiant Princess, you were my ravishing Knight,
                   I ardently dream about the glorious love which never paled,
                  In quiet forlorn days, and in the wistful passions of my night.


                                            October 16, 2022
              For "Inspired By A Song (Once there was a love)" Poetry Contest
                                            Sponsor: Jez Brul

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Mystic Rose Rose October 17, 2022 at 6:05 PM I can see you remembered it with fervent zeal, dear friend, excellently penned dear Mala. Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2022 at 6:07 PM Yes, I do, Dear friend. Your visit is a delight. Love ~ Mala

Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2022 at 11:57 AM you went all out for this one. Wow, such splendiferous imagery for young love!! Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2022 at 4:53 PM Thanks Andrea. Some themes bring back a lot of memories...and I become emotional. Truly appreciate your encouraging words. Love ~ Mala

Robert L. Hinshaw October 17, 2022 at 11:55 AM You've got a top winner here for the contest with this beauty ,Malabika! Best of luck in the contest! - Bob H Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2022 at 4:51 PM Thank you so much, Dear Robert, for expressing your confidence. I am so glad you enjoyed the poem. Best wishes ~ Mala

I Am Anaya October 17, 2022 at 8:41 AM The romance, Malabika, so pure and unknowing of the emotions when apart, can bring. Like the aching you describe, and the garland, what a sight to behold. GL and warmest wishes! I Am Anaya Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2022 at 4:49 PM Thank you, Dear Friend, I am delighted you enjoyed the poem..although it's very emotional! The garland, and the tears..those parts are actually true. Love ~ Mala

Paul Callus October 17, 2022 at 7:01 AM When love loomed and bloomed...first love and all the powerful emotions which come with it. So beautifully portrayed that many would be envious of it....like a fairytale, it calls for a happy ending...and they lived happily ever after! ~ Best regards dear Mala. // paul Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2022 at 4:46 PM Dear Paul, So delighted to see this poem got your attention. Yes, this is an emotional poem..a bit of fairy tale material...but I am so glad you liked it. Best wishes, Paul

Valsa George October 16, 2022 at 9:27 PM Oh, this teenage love is so lovely....! To be drawn to a handsome boy of the neighbourhood is so possible at that age."A love like an entrancing fantasy of a fairy tale, I was a radiant Princess, you were my ravishing Knight," Love these lines and it really has added a fairy tale touch to the poem. All the Best dear Mala ! Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2022 at 4:41 PM Dear Valsa, Thank you so much. So delighted that you enjoyed the poem. Sometimes I like writing poems with a bit of fairy tale touch.