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Paint Us As We Are

Thinking of you I’m painting of love
Ascribing endearing brushstrokes
Ambivalent of my reach to inform
As I adumbrate upon soul’s canvas

Come build this portrait with me
Emblazon those empty spaces
Color them boldly as you please
Embolden contours of your wishes

And when your heartbeats speak
Indulge them in enamored feelings
Savoring love’s treasured meaning
As flame of passion ignites within

Clasp this wave beckoning now
Lift us, dear, to crest from trough
Glide merrily riding tides of awe
But paint us, my love~ as we are

April 1, 2022
Placed 1st: A Brian Strand Standard Contest

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Ink Empress Date: 11/8/2023 9:47:00 AM Gosh! Dear Vijay! I love this side of you! Romance! Ah my heart is full reading these words! I cant wait to read another one your romantic poems, i just love how you’ve expressed here, so moving and soul touching! I especially love, “ Color them boldly as you please Embolden contours of your wishes“ ah! And “ But paint us, my love~ as we are” wow!! Im in awe! A fave for me! Definitely! One of the best romantic poems iv ever read Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 11/9/2023 5:03:00 AM Glad you found this poem, my friend. So nice to read your complimentary remarks, Ink. Much appreciate your valued feedback and your FAVE. Many thanks.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/2/2023 10:58:00 PM In your marvelous poems, the thrill of romance can ever be found, amidst images which resonate natural beauty and charm. Great writing, Vijay. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 11/9/2023 5:00:00 AM Thank you Evelyn. Much appreciate.

Bill Baker Date: 4/9/2022 5:14:00 AM Congrats on "Best New Poem", Vijay. This was a lovely love and romance poem. "Paint Us As We Are" says it all. Bill Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 1:08:00 PM Thank you Bill.

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/9/2022 4:07:00 AM Back with congrats. Sara Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 1:08:00 PM Thank you Sara.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/6/2022 6:15:00 AM The passionate flow of ink is ever present, in your poems - I see you got best new poem, I am so not surprised, for accolades you will be awarded for all your life long, on your journey of a dedicated, talented poet. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 1:08:00 PM Thank you Jennifer.

John Watt Date: 4/5/2022 10:08:00 PM Vijay, your poem is saturated with the emotions of passion, love, and artistry. Beautifully worded, and satisfyingly heartfelt. Congratulations for Best New Poem, wonderfully deserved. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 1:07:00 PM Thank you John.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/5/2022 7:11:00 PM Just beautiful. Love this style. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 1:07:00 PM Thank you Andrea.

Anil Deo Date: 4/5/2022 10:49:00 AM Read it more than once - comments are not akways showing/ posting. ThanX fir your rich persoectives, paint us as we are, & in hope, too Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 1:07:00 PM Thank you Anil.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/5/2022 9:31:00 AM Your love painting is a winner! Congratulations, Vijay! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/5/2022 10:23:00 AM Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/5/2022 1:27:00 AM "soul’s canvas" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/5/2022 10:23:00 AM Much appreciate Christuraj--many thanks.

Suzanne Delaney Date: 4/4/2022 4:23:00 PM Congratulations Vijay: A beautiful portrait of love. I learned a nice new word. ‘adumbrate.” SuZ Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/5/2022 10:22:00 AM Thank you SuZ. Much appreciate.

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/4/2022 7:39:00 AM I enjoyed reading this beauty, Vijay, simple and touching:) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/5/2022 10:22:00 AM Thank you Jo--much appreciate.

Susan Lawrence Date: 4/3/2022 12:45:00 PM So touching Vijay . I feel your heart expand as I read your tender words . I love Emblazon those entry spaces . Such a call to aliveness and passion and desire . Beautiful work . Blessings, Susan :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/5/2022 10:22:00 AM So very kind of you. Many thanks Susan for your complimentary remarks--much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole Date: 4/2/2022 8:10:00 PM "paint us, as we are." And that is how it should be. This is beautiful, romantic and dreamy, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. I'm in complete awe. :) Brandy Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/5/2022 10:20:00 AM Thank you my friend for visiting and commenting. Much appreciate as always, Brandy.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 4/2/2022 9:15:00 AM Yes, warts and all, for love makes it beautiful~ Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 9:28:00 AM So true--many thanks, Michelle.

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/2/2022 7:55:00 AM I like this one. I especially was hit with the last line. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 9:27:00 AM Much appreciate your comments Sara--many thanks.

Joseph May Date: 4/2/2022 6:30:00 AM Painting of love as a fairytale or as it really is, Well penned Vijay Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 9:27:00 AM Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 4/2/2022 5:21:00 AM Beautifully done... A heavenly portrait. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 5:37:00 AM Always a delight when you visit. Much appreciate your complimentary remarks, Gina. Many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 4/2/2022 4:38:00 AM When you write like this and you think like this, and you share like this, I get to see your tender side painted beautifully on a master canvass of gold, Love and light, Vie Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 5:36:00 AM So very kind of you Vienna. Much appreciate my friend--many thanks.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/2/2022 2:21:00 AM How I wish I could paint. So true we depict what we know. A great poem full of beautiful imagery. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 5:36:00 AM Much appreciate your visit and comments, as always, Victor. Many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/1/2022 4:45:00 PM Last verse is my favorite: Lift us, dear, to crest from trough! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/2/2022 5:35:00 AM Thank you my friend. Much appreciate, Kim.

Heidi Sands Date: 4/1/2022 12:42:00 PM Oh wow! Great ending. I like the flow and tone of this poem. I can relate to painting also. I enjoyed this loving poem . A Fave!:) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/1/2022 12:53:00 PM That is really special to hear, my friend. Much appreciate your kind feedback Heidi. A treat to receive your FAVE. Many thanks for your comments and especially your FAVE..

Sotto Poet Date: 4/1/2022 12:34:00 PM Vijay, this was an exquisite poem that grazed a nerve with me. It's a remarkable piece of work. When you're strewing paint on a canvas and feeling inspired, it's evident to convert your endeavors into a masterpiece. My congratulations on this magnificent piece of writing. In contrast to artists, you do not lack colors to inspire your works of art; significantly, your words can suffice. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/1/2022 12:49:00 PM You always take the time to write detailed comments my friend. So very kind of you to say so. Much appreciate your visit as always, Lasaad. Many thanks.

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/1/2022 11:29:00 AM Artists paint their masterpieces with paint but you do it with words Vijay, quite a romantic verse. Enjoy your weekend. Tom Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/1/2022 12:47:00 PM Many thanks Tom. Much appreciate your kind remarks.

Valsa George Date: 4/1/2022 7:31:00 AM How can she deny this lovely invitation to come and paint together on soul's canvas? When the flame of passion ignites within, the combined effort at daubing paint on the canvas can turn into the creation of a masterpiece ! Lovely penning, Vijay ! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 4/1/2022 7:41:00 AM Many thanks Valsa--much appreciate, as always. Everything you say is so true. I would just add that the last line conveys the essence: don't make us into something we are not.

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