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One More Verse of Joy

Thanks I would say for the chance to create,
Dreams to elate, and fantasies to stargaze;
Recalling fondly the fun themes of contests
Which frequently I set free on butterfly wings
In gardens of spring on scented ruby winds
Endearing sunrise in dawn’s golden appeal
Having kissed doting night’s blushed reveries.

To verses of ballad I would offer my thanks
For blossoming words in passions of romance
Choreographing dance of nocturnal moths
As love floated freely amid millions of stars
Warbling in rhythms of nightingale’s songs
Cuddling “sensuality” through “poetry and me”
Humming to the tune of “I dreamed a dream”
Saying sincerely: grateful for the memories.

Shedding “one last tear” for “one that got away”
“Poems that paint a picture” I would elevate
Refusing to entertain, “if there was no poetry”;
Contest or not, I must continue my odyssey,
So much yet to see, so much yet to gleam--
Traversing life’s glee, sailing deep blue seas
Climbing high mountains, exploring green valleys
Seeking words that cogitate depth of artistry.

Nostalgic for poetry, life would miss a beat
Echoing a violin strumming dissonance of lyrics--
A disharmonious chorus longing for harmony;

So, neither a new frontier, nor “the last goodbye”
My humble aspirations shall continue to vie
For one more verse of joy, one timeless lullaby.

July 19, 2020
Placed 1st: If this was my last poetry contest poem
Sponsor: Silent One
Prior contest names are in quotation marks

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2020

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Valsa George Date: 12/27/2021 5:22:00 AM You sing timeless lullabies.... no doubt! I just wish, if I could borrow your muse for a day ! You 'cogitate on words and create verses of rhythmic artistry'.... ! Stunning poetry Vijay ! Login to Reply

Angela Crabtree Date: 10/10/2020 11:48:00 AM You're poetry is magical, Vijay. You're an inspiration for all! ~Angie Login to Reply

Aditi Mishra Date: 7/28/2020 11:21:00 AM Wow! This muse not only shines with your powerful emotions and narration but also with the creativity that you've used to highlight SO's previous contests. Sheer brilliance Vijay! Congratulations on your win my friend :) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/26/2020 8:19:00 PM back with my congrats for you, Vijay. So cleverly done. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/27/2020 11:57:00 AM Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.

Eve Roper Date: 7/26/2020 4:28:00 PM Vijay, congratulations on your win with these beautiful poem. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/27/2020 11:57:00 AM Thank you Eve--much appreciate.

Line Gauthier Date: 7/26/2020 5:44:00 AM Beautiful imagery ~ congrats on your top win, Vijay Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/26/2020 6:35:00 AM Delighted by your visit, Line--much appreciate--many thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/26/2020 5:36:00 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/26/2020 6:35:00 AM Thank you Anne-Lise--much appreciate.

V. Deepa Date: 7/26/2020 3:50:00 AM Wow I enjoyed this poem sir. Nice tribute to silent one sir's contests.:-) I don't know all of them though. Creative work.Keep inspiring us with ur lovely Muse sir.Congratulations on your top win:-) Take care.Warmest regards~Deepa Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/26/2020 6:34:00 AM So very kind of you Deepa--much appreciate--many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/26/2020 3:43:00 AM Oh yes, we’d miss your imagery...can’t imagine! Congratulations, Vijay! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/26/2020 6:34:00 AM Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Silent One Date: 7/26/2020 2:25:00 AM I am lost for words, you have made the silent one, speechless... What a clever idea... I dont remember half of these contests, lol... How ironic, PS was down and this could have been the last contest for me! Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/26/2020 6:34:00 AM Much appreciate your kind remarks, SO..thank you for holding contests my friend.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/25/2020 12:49:00 AM "Words and phrases so beautifully described As our eyes dance along each word or phrase like a ballet dancer twirling on her toes" - so wonderfully written Vijay. Nicely done for sure! The entire poem exquisite. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/25/2020 1:33:00 PM Delighted by your visit and comments, Caren--much appreciate--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/24/2020 3:48:00 PM oh how clever to insert titles of other poems inside this poem here. Were they titles of just Silent One's contest themes? you did GREAT with this challenge. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/25/2020 1:33:00 PM Much appreciate Andrea. Yes--they are all from Silent's contest. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Mike Gentile Date: 7/23/2020 12:17:00 PM This is so heartfelt Vijay and so beautifully relatable to anyone who loves to write. Very well done !! I really enjoyed ! Happy Thursday !! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2020 12:36:00 PM Thank you Mike--much appreciate the kind feedback.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/23/2020 11:23:00 AM Great work! Love the final line (as that should be!) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2020 12:36:00 PM Much appreciate Kim--many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/23/2020 9:21:00 AM I have read such brilliant poems for this contest, and yours is certainly one of them my friend. Good luck although I hardly think you need it, an absolute winner. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2020 12:35:00 PM Thank you my friend--appreciate the kind remarks, Jennifer.

Harry Horsman Date: 7/23/2020 7:22:00 AM You would certainly go out with a bang, Vijay, Your poetry is a gem to read. And yes a joy. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2020 12:35:00 PM Thank you Harry--much appreciate the kind remarks.

Joseph May Date: 7/23/2020 5:34:00 AM From mountain to valley, from the sky to the sea, you are always seeking one more verse of joy, Great write Vijay, Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2020 7:21:00 AM Much appreciate Joseph--many thanks.

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/22/2020 4:22:00 PM "Contest or not, I must continue my odyssey" Wow !! This is my favorite line throughout these moments expressed. Why ? Because words will always be. This belongs in my favorites. All because, words live. :) Brandy Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2020 4:36:00 AM Thank you my friend--your visit always makes my day. Much appreciate your kind remarks--many thanks, Brandy. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/22/2020 12:28:00 PM You give us all this and more Vijay! Your poetry is always a joy to read. I think this wonderful poem will be given top honors. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/22/2020 2:02:00 PM That is so nice to hear my friend--especially from you, Connie. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/22/2020 10:06:00 AM Such an enthusiastic, vividly descriptive embrace of poetry, Vijay! Janice Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/22/2020 2:01:00 PM Much appreciate Janice--many thanks for your comments, as always.

Heidi Sands Date: 7/22/2020 9:44:00 AM Oh my gosh. I love this and the last stanza is superb! Very well written Vijay :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/22/2020 2:00:00 PM Thank you Heidi--so glad to read your comments--much appreciate, as always.

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/19/2020 3:48:00 PM Your verses always paint stunning images Vijay, thankfully it's a fictional write. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/22/2020 9:25:00 AM Thank you Tom--much appreciate your comments, as always.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/19/2020 2:49:00 PM - May your beautiful poems always live, my friend Vijay :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/22/2020 9:24:00 AM Much appreciate Anne-Lise--many thanks for your kind remarks.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 7/19/2020 1:37:00 PM As poets, we do see things from a different perspective. Whether your poetry is for a contest or not, you always come up with excellent work! Never stop writing, Vijay, as it would be a waste of God's gift to you. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/19/2020 2:46:00 PM So right you are! Much appreciate my friend for your wonderful insights--many thanks, Carolyn.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/19/2020 9:46:00 AM I am afraid that the last word on writing our last poem or not is not ours but our Muse's my dearest friend, Vijay. A masterfully written poem filled with impressive imagery and profound ideas. Much enjoyed. Blessings Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/19/2020 2:46:00 PM Thank you my friend--your words to me are blessed in truth--much appreciate, Demetrios.

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