Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

One Last Hug

A flower amid many in a garden full of roses
You reign gallantly wearing exotic fiery red, 
Knowing the sunny days will dry your petals
If no one soon picks you for a festive bouquet,

Your devoted lover sings praises of your stance
Adoring your splendor in verses quite grand
Promising his words will make you immortal,
But he hasn't visited since the last encounter,

You fought nasty winds and the sensual moths
Protecting the virtues of your fragrant charm
Guarding ardent scent reserved just for him
To whiff a kiss when he caresses your leaves, 

You defied moon's advancing wicked glance
Never falling for the urge of a spurious dance
For you saw the lust of their flirting vile eyes
Choosing to await for your true-love to arrive,

Having saved parting breath for one last hug
Sad look of disbelief has you gravely undone
Wishing you could fold and instantly curl up
As you see him chasing a budding yellow-rose.

February 23, 2018
Placed first in End 2018 standard contest by Brian Strand
Placed 3rd in Best free verse contest by John Hamilton

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Valsa George May 15, 2023 at 9:01 AM Thus withstanding all adversities and flirtations, the flower has been waiting for a hug from her lover. Unfortunately he is chasing a yellow flower ! The unexpected turns in love can be so shattering ! Quite beautifully written dear Vijay !

Vladislav Raven December 18, 2018 at 7:45 PM Hi Vijay, This is such a wonderful write my friend. I can understand the feelings of this rose. She gives of her lustre to one. Love can be so cruel, sometimes though, one can be misunderstood. This is such a beautiful write Vijay. You always manage to bring out the emotion in me. I was lost within your words. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike.

Line Gauthier March 3, 2018 at 1:31 PM Congrats on your win, Vijay. Well done.

Susan Ashley March 1, 2018 at 7:45 PM Returning with congratulations Vijay, on your excellent win with your beautiful poem of poignant love.. Vijay Pandit March 2, 2018 at 5:34 AM Thank you Susan.

John Hamilton February 27, 2018 at 9:49 AM Very imaginative use of metaphor and imagery, congrats Vijay on another win! Vijay Pandit February 27, 2018 at 4:52 PM Thank you John.

Jean Murray February 26, 2018 at 2:41 AM Using the symbol of love in this way shows us clearly how cruel love can be. So beautifully crafted Vijay. Vijay Pandit February 26, 2018 at 5:38 AM Many thanks Jean..appreciate your visit and kind words.

CayCay Godwin February 25, 2018 at 9:44 PM I'm applauding, your free is wonderful and I loved it - really I just fell in love and have deep respect for the crafting of this poem. The metaphors and imagery were fresh and enthralling. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Vijay Pandit February 26, 2018 at 5:38 AM Thank you CayCay..always delighted by your visit and lovely comments.

James Swartz February 25, 2018 at 8:54 AM A beautiful poem Vijay. I liked your creative ending, as in life, love is rarely returned the way we wish. Vijay Pandit February 25, 2018 at 11:49 AM Thank you James..appreciate your thoughts.

Connie Marcum Wong February 24, 2018 at 6:21 PM Love can be so harsh, yet we all end up surrendering to it. A lovely poem Vijay! : ) Vijay Pandit February 25, 2018 at 5:51 AM Thank you Connie...appreciate your thoughts.

Pashang Salehi February 24, 2018 at 5:58 PM Beautiful but sad Vijay... I miss my mom too... Vijay Pandit February 25, 2018 at 5:51 AM Thank you Pashang.

Heidi Sands February 24, 2018 at 7:43 AM Creatively written to show the longing for love and then loss to another. Excellent detail, well done, Vijay :) Vijay Pandit February 24, 2018 at 2:17 PM Thank you Heidi..always appreciate your kind words.

Maria Williams February 24, 2018 at 5:51 AM Oh shame, after all that effort she went through, he does that. Unforgivable!! Vijay you have certainly allowed free reign to your imagination, so good, I really enjoyed this....Maria Vijay Pandit February 24, 2018 at 6:56 AM Appreciate your kind words Maria..many thanks.

Susan Ashley February 23, 2018 at 8:45 PM Vijay, a sadly beautiful poem of the lovely red rose's tender heart being broken by that yellow rose bud chasing cad.. great use of metaphor in your enchanting and captivating write. Your first and last stanzas are gorgeous.. Vijay Pandit February 24, 2018 at 5:39 AM Thank you Susan..appreciate your kind words.

Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2018 at 7:47 PM Oh my you ended it with him chasing after a budding rose instead of the one waiting for a hug! Sad one, Vijay. Filled with love's longing. Vijay Pandit February 24, 2018 at 5:38 AM Thank you Andrea..appreciate your thoughts.

Janice Canerdy February 23, 2018 at 7:22 PM Lovely, poignant poem movingly conveying the theme of heartbreak, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit February 24, 2018 at 5:37 AM Thanks you Janice..appreciate your kind words.

Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2018 at 6:16 PM Beautiful but sad finish. Vijay Pandit February 24, 2018 at 5:36 AM Thank you Richard.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2018 at 12:43 PM Horrific conclusion of a fantastic prelude! Marvelous my friend, Vijay! Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thank you Demetrios..appreciate your kind words.

Silent One February 23, 2018 at 12:20 PM Simplt beautiful Vijay.. Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:53 PM Thank you Silent One.

Paul Callus February 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM I enjoyed this metaphorical poem, Vijay. What a pity she reserved her beauty for somebody who had eyes for another! ~ Regards // paul Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:53 PM Such is life! Many thanks Paul..appreciate your comments.

Alexis Y. February 23, 2018 at 10:31 AM Hi Vijay, You've penned such a beautiful and romantic piece. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Well done:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:52 PM Thank you Alexis..appreciate your comments.

Roy Pett February 23, 2018 at 9:15 AM Really enjoyed your beautifully written poem Vijay, you are so talented. :)) Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:51 PM Appreciate your kind words..many thanks Roy.

Mike Gentile February 23, 2018 at 7:58 AM So romantic Vijay and an accurate portrait of a fickle lover, well done !! Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:50 PM Thank you Mike--appreciate your thoughts.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 23, 2018 at 7:11 AM - A beautiful and sensitive poem, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:50 PM Thank you Anne-Lise for your kind words.

Probir Gupta February 23, 2018 at 7:02 AM A beautiful poem, Vijay ...The last stanza I enjoyed much ... Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:50 PM Thank you Probir..appreciate your thoughts.

Supraja Kannan February 23, 2018 at 6:53 AM Wow... This is so beautiful... Poor red rose... Great imagery in this cute poem... I loved it... Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:49 PM Thank you Supraja..appreciate your kind words.

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