Phantasmagoria of Vijay Pandit

P-lenipotentiary plumes of idyllic and quixotic art,
H-e, In Land of Cockaigne, enchants a fairy’s heart.
A-nd a gift, Glimpses of my village with “rosy dawns,”
N-ay to hear “rooster calls,” “ruby skies,” to fawn.
T-o a Flamingo, pink gentilities and regal, I revere
A-  lovely poet, full of grandeur — gentleman in the mirror.
S-imulacrum, frowning face of frippery - no doubt
M-ere pastiche, Vijay will not embrace; calls it out.
A-  Summer Rain, he will turn into a rowdy dance, 
G-lee of a family gathered, pets hide from nature’s lance.
O-h how I miss you mourns through peace and quiet,
R-aring to hear dogspeak in a dream; be not disquiet.
I-n a Winter storm, he touches my heart with a haiku...
A-nd after all, Vijay outshines many, a man of many hues.

1/5/2021
Contest: Capture The Essence
Sponsor: Margarita Lillico


Vijay’s poetry titles:
1.Phantasmagoria
2.Glimpses of my village
rosy dawns, rooster calls, ruby skies
3. To a flamingo:
pink gentilities, regal
4. Simulacrum:
frowning face of frippery, pastiche
5. Summer Rain:
rowdy dance, indirect reference to family & pets
6. Oh how I miss you
7. In a Winter Storm


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Strauss Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 5:08 AM
This is a wonderful tribute. I loved it!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 6:13 AM
Thank you, Lei!
Mcintosh Avatar
January 7, 2021 at 5:24 AM
Love this... love the poet too: and you. God bless you always
Rodrigues Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 6:13 AM
Thank you, Regina! Bless you too!
Dietrich Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 12:52 PM
ANOTHER excellent poem in acrostic tribute form. You are on a roll, Kim!!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 3:49 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Always means much coming from you! <3
Krutsinger Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 7:27 AM
This is fantastically done! I know he will be so honored! Wow! Applauding now.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 8:47 AM
Thank you! Thanks to Vijay for allowing me to use his poetry to give tribute to him. He deserves it!
Trifiatis Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 4:24 AM
A worthy tribute to one of the most accomplished poets of PS! He is truly a gentleman and a beloved child of the Muses! Well done dearest, Kim! Happy New Year. Hugs!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 5:00 AM
Thank you! Happy New Year, Demetrios!
Wolf Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 6:44 PM
Wow! Incredible cornucopia, a cacophoneous wonderland in this amazing acrostic, Kim. You have outdone yourself! A real tribute to you and to Vijay. Bravo, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 8:22 PM
Thanks so much, Gershon!
Pandit Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 12:53 PM
You created a piece of art with creative brushstrokes, Kim. I am humbled that you chose some of my words for your beautiful canvas my friend. For me, you are a winner already, with your own phantasmagoria.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 4:53 PM
Thank you! This is much like a collaboration.
Cunningham Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 10:38 AM
Lovely tribute to Vijay, a fine poet on soup. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 4:53 PM
Thank you, Tom!
Buhagiar Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 10:21 AM
This is wonderful writing. I love Vijay's poetry and you gave him a great tribute. ~~
Rodrigues Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 4:53 PM
Thank you, Victor!
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