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December 26, 2023

"Good Wishes For Your Enemy" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

Only Good Wishes

An enthralling entrancing time of the year,
When we are pensive and reflect on spiritual bliss,
Memories come back tiptoeing, joyful or sad,
Treasured friends and loved ones - we reminisce!

Emerald waves breaking on sand, griefs and
Heartaches, overwhelm with remorse, and care,
In the innermost, saddest corner of our mind,
Ring some unsought tinge of dismal despair.

Not aware who my scornful enemies were,
Never thought, disliked anyone with contempt,
Prayed ardently for their safety and wellbeing,
No harm was asked for, absolutely no attempt!

Let all human beings live in harmony…negativity, 
Enmity doesn't solve any bitter problem, 
Wishing happiness for everyone, close and far,
My heart feels peaceful, delighted, and solemn!
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Kulkarni Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Such a sweet poem spreading positivity! Nicely penned, Mala. -Smita
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/Great Ending. I wish you would write more...  Have a wonderful day..................
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Thanks, Paula. I wish I wrote more - at this moment I am travelling! Hope to focus on writing when I come back. Love ~
Zahid Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Great spirit you have Malaika. I often think how beautiful the world wou7be if there wasn't hate, and loses, and negativity and wars and discussions and oppressions. A heaven it would be.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Thank you, Dear Paghunda. You are very right - it would be a heaven on earth! Love ~
One Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 12:05 PM
A wonderful spirit to have dear Malabika, but not an easy one to develop and maintain.. sadly it takes two to have the same attitude and rarely does that happens.. an excellent poem for this contest.. all the best
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 12:14 PM
Very true, Dear SO. That’s why I wrote another one on the same theme - in free Verse. I love to write free verse, because then I just pour my heart, don’t get tied up by rhyming necessities. Can I ask you a favour? Whenever you have time, could you please have a look at the other one - “ Pray for Harmony “? Probably I am more realistic in that poem, although I entered this one for the contest. Thank you so much.
Pandit Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Wishing happiness for everyone, close and far, My heart feels peaceful, delighted, and solemn!--awesome ending to a poem woven in endearing thoughts, Mala. Good wishes exude throughout.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 6:58 AM
Thank you, Vijay. Feels so endearing to receive comments from fellow poets - although I hesitate to call myself a poet - not there yet! Appreciate your inspiring words. Wish you a wonderful holiday season!
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Hello Mala, I always wish for the world to live in peace not pieces. Perhaps on e day there will be. Love & Friendsship, Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 11:24 AM
Hello Mala, It is always my wish at this time of the year. Did You have a nice Christmas? Love & Friendship /Darlene/
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Thank you, Darlene. You are a wonderful person - I know, you wish the world to live in peace. Love and blessings ~
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