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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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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:)

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 :)

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

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~

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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!:)

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.

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

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 !

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.