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One Last Forbidden Kiss

Church bells were heard nearby As minarets tall, made prayer calls When they stood on war torn bridge Parting with one last forbidden kiss. Sirens of war were loud too, But bombs much louder, blasted inferno. Bridge collapsed, bodies shattered, No voice dared to claim the silence. June 18, 2019 Placed 2nd: Your choice (11) poetry contest by Brian Strand

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Valsa George

Date: 1/18/2022 5:32:00 AM

I can visualize the fierceness of this shuddering war scenario reverberating....the sound of sirens ! The last line sums up the intensity of the suffocating silence that overcast the whole surrounding.... the 'calm after the storm' ! A highly evocative write sparking emotions of dread and horror !

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/21/2020 3:36:00 PM

Very intense scenario written in your words, Vijay. Have a great night :)

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 8/13/2019 6:13:00 AM

Touching !! The horrifying scene is clearly depicted through a brilliant choice of words.:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/26/2019 12:59:00 PM

This brought tears to my eyes Vinjay. War is the worst thing humans do to each other. Congratulations on your deserving win! This is going into my Faves! : ) xxoo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/27/2019 3:45:00 PM

Much appreciate Connie..many thanks for your kind feedback. A special thank you for the FAV.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/24/2019 9:09:00 PM

Your potent pen delivers a dramatic poem, Vijay. Stunning imagery and a superb last line. Captivating! Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/25/2019 7:24:00 AM

Thank you my friend--much appreciate, Susan.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/22/2019 10:36:00 PM

So great,Vijay! Congrats!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/23/2019 2:36:00 PM

Many thanks, Kim..much appreciate.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/22/2019 4:17:00 PM

I can see why this poem placed, Vijay! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/22/2019 4:33:00 PM

Many thanks Janice..much appreciate.

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/22/2019 12:39:00 PM

I read about those situations at war...I can't imagine what people had to go through...especially lovers who had to part knowing they may never see each other again...A touching write

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/22/2019 3:21:00 PM

Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/21/2019 8:55:00 PM

You always knows how to create the moment. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/22/2019 7:18:00 AM

Thank you my friend..much appreciate, Brandy.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/21/2019 2:39:00 PM

Oh, my heart. "No voice dared to claim the silence." Beautiful imagery of a sad event. Congratulations on the win, Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/21/2019 3:20:00 PM

Much appreciate Jeanne..many thanks for your visit and kind remarks.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/21/2019 2:31:00 PM

a winner it is, vijay.. big congrats!... i was off soup due to its shutdown that now, i had to post 2 poems consecutively to make up for lost time... looking forward to your new write... huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/21/2019 3:20:00 PM

Thank you Nette..much appreciate.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/21/2019 12:04:00 PM

I could see this happening, perhaps in Paris, Vijay, though I'm not sure about the bridge reference. Probably during World War II when the destruction of families and property were so high. Very moving! Congratulations on your win, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/21/2019 3:19:00 PM

Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks Carolyn..many thanks.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/21/2019 2:27:00 AM

Such powerful imagery Vijay - wow! Many congrats for your well deserved win in Brian's contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/21/2019 7:27:00 AM

Many thanks Ann for your visit and kind remarks. I really appreciate...have a wonderful day!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 6/20/2019 7:22:00 PM

Wow Vijay amazing write!;)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/21/2019 7:24:00 AM

Thank you Brenda..much appreciate.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/20/2019 3:35:00 PM

You say it as it is, the truth the way it is. The human element and its consequence.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/21/2019 7:24:00 AM

Much appreciate Harry..many thanks for your visit and comments.

David Byrne

Date: 6/19/2019 11:41:00 PM

Beautiful.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/20/2019 7:53:00 AM

Thank you David--much appreciate.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2019 10:06:00 PM

excellent work, Vijay. I had no clue what to put in this contest so I gave a monoku which I am sure will get N/A (unless I can replace it with something as good as yours!)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/20/2019 7:52:00 AM

Much appreciate your supportive comments, Andrea. Your poems are always worthy of a win. Many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/18/2019 10:21:00 PM

Our World seems to be surrounded by moments such as these. At all times. I wish it weren't so. War and Hate. A battle against right and wrong. Trying to survive. Your thoughts tug deeply at my heart. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/20/2019 7:49:00 AM

Yes indeed..there is always some region of the world burning in conflict..much appreciate your visit and comments, Brandy..many thanks.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/18/2019 6:34:00 PM

Love your poem, I have never been in your shoes. I do know hundreds of Chrisritans are being killed daily. Nobody bats one lacquered eyelash. Nobody. Nor do they count the thousands Of dead baby bodies that Die,outdo all wars. We live in a murderous age with our eyes shut tight. Shame on us all. War rages on at this moment. Wake up people. War against the most innocent we are at war and hum folk tunes? Panagiota

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/20/2019 7:48:00 AM

So true what you say about conflicts all over the world. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Panagiota..many thanks

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/18/2019 1:43:00 PM

vijay, were you thrown into a battleground during the soup blackout?... a compelling read which blasts on the page! war, what is it good for?...huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/20/2019 7:46:00 AM

Yes of course..and some loss they can't recover. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Nette..many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/18/2019 9:53:00 AM

All wars are horrific and all are affected, whether or civilians, and one can only pray, that mankind come to realize that obliteration of one, brings about obliteration of all and their downfall. One last forbidden kiss one can steal before the inferno! Such an excellent write. Hugs, Jennifer. Hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/20/2019 7:45:00 AM

You are so right my friend..everyone is affected by conflicts allover. Much appreciate your comments..many thanks, Jennifer.