Pure Like a Dove

When stars are perfectly aligned
A fervent eye will meet another
Never needing an introduction
Feeling like it just belongs there
Making a home without permission
Like a bird-nest in summer garden.

But it's a random occurrence;
Not everyone is welcome there,
When eyes hastily meet and greet
They don't always send a message
For heart has its own domain
Where entry is well guarded
Screening for the eye of deceit
It exercises controlling interest.

Every wanderer looking intently 
Bounces off of so many faces
Missing the point of love
Pure like a dove, free like a bird,

Never should one try to catch it
Like a fish in shallow waters.

March 8, 2018
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George Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 6:38 AM
We should never try to catch love. It should come freely and perch on our shoulder. A great poem composed with striking images...dear Vijay
Raven Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 6:17 PM
Hi Vijay, such wonderful flowing lines in this excellent free verse. Your heart sings so easily upon this subject my friend. Wonderful poetic content. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.
Kannan Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 8:07 AM
WOw... Wonderful write... Loved it thoroughly... Thanks for sharing...
Pandit Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 11:53 AM
Thank you Supraja.
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 12:40 AM
I sure loved finding this poem that I had somehow missed earlier. It's so nice, Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 6:07 AM
Many thanks Andrea..appreciate your kind words.
Williams Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 3:18 AM
My friend Vijay, once again you have unveiled splendid thoughts in your couplets. I read that attraction is established between two people with 30 seconds. You have elaborated on it so well. I agree with you and Silent's comment that one should never catch love - let it freely come to you...Maria
Pandit Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 6:19 AM
Thank you Maria..appreciate you kind words and thoughts, as always.
Andresen Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 3:55 PM
- A wonderful poem, Vijay - I love the feeling of a free heart and purity - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 6:19 AM
Thank Anne-Lise..always happy to read your comments and kind words.
Delaney Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Hi Vijay: Some love grows over time some is instantaneous. You portray this so well in a few lines. Good writing dear friend. SuZ
Pandit Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Thank you SuZ..appreciate your kind words.
Swartz Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 7:36 AM
Many splendid lines from start to the end Vijay. You have the keen foresight to see the beauty and love in everything around you. Never stop seeing!
Pandit Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 9:32 AM
Thank you James..always happy with your visit and kind words.
Blanca Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Vijay my friend, To love is to discover the secret of perpetual emotion.
Pandit Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 6:23 PM
Many thanks my friend..appreciate you kind comments.
Onclaud Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 2:09 PM
superb poetry mirroring the higher self's instinctive feel, vijay... more!..huggs
Pandit Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 4:43 PM
Many thanks, nette..appreciate your kind feedback.
Kriticos Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Very deep insights superbly woven into an impressive piece, well done Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 4:40 PM
Thank you for your visit and kind words, Kyle.
Bateman Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Hello Vijay, I really like your verse here!! You present so much wisdom here in the ten couplets. The lead-off statement followed by the conclusion and/or result in the second verse is a very novel approach indeed. Very Interesting and very well-done my friend!! (Thanks also for your read the other day of my "Nefarious Spirit" couplet!!) Best Always, Gary
Pandit Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Appreciate your kind feedback..many thanks Gary.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Everyone else seems to comment about the eyes, but what stands out to me is the heart. For heart has its domain, where entry is well-guarded is what allows the eyes to hastily meet and greet. This is deep!
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 2:52 PM
Thank you Caren..appreciate your visit and kind feedback.
Turner Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:31 AM
WOW! What a grand write this is. So full of wisdom. Magnificently penned, Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Thank you Daniel..I'm happy to read your kind words..appreciate your visit.
Michelle Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:25 AM
So many loaded lines.. well penned! Love, Juli-Michelle
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Thank you Juli..delighted by your visit and kind feedback.
Sands Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Well written Vijay. It has a great ending too. :)
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Many thanks Heidi--always happy to read your comments.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 10:18 AM
I agree totally w/Janice ... a poignantly wise poem, Vijay! It bespeaks of deep matters of the heart. Your spiritual eye is spot-on. Such profound insight revealed in this magnificent poem. Aurora bright write. Love and joy always.
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Thank you Freddie..appreciate your kind feedback.
Canerdy Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Vijay, this is a profoundly meaningful poem--full of wisdom--SO well-worded. Janice
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Thank you Janice..always happy to read your kind feedback.
Gentile Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 10:05 AM
A beautiful way to describe the windows of the soul, you can see so much in the eyes, Happy Thursday!!
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thank you Mike..always appreciate your feedback.
One Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 9:56 AM
If you love do not cage it, set it free.. great lines Vijay...
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Appreciate your thoughts and feedback..many thanks Silent One.
Leiser Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Yes, the eyes can be wise to so many things. Great insight here to contemplate! Enjoyed this one, Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Many thanks Laura..appreciate your kind words.
Michael Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 8:12 AM
The things eye see...feel and know is incredible...survival...an animal plant show...A welcome eye needs no introduction as you've said... All the best... Have you noticed changes on this site
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 9:33 AM
Thank you Arturo..enjoyed reading your feedback. Yes..I see the changes..they are trying.
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