Rhododendron

Oh! floriferous, bold, roseate ebullience of May,
Alluring doting sights welcome-vibes you convey
Gracing edges, where the roses and azaleas sway
Forming resplendent ballet of multicolored array;
O rhododendron, flamboyant in euphoric morn,
Flaunting flaming-purple how gardens you adorn
Where hummingbirds frolic and butterflies play
And bell-shaped showy blossoms greet sunny day
As jubilation of spring, breezing your realm serene,
Revels in whorls of petals pristine, as you preen,
Boasting hints amethyst on elegance evergreen
Sprinkling perfumed ambiance on tempo upbeat
Where pulse of romance strums passionate beat
Lauding floriferous display, as if a flower bouquet;
O rhododendron~ roseate, ornate beauty of May!

June 8, 2022
Purple Flowers Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

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Date: 6/5/2023 12:02:00 PM
A poem bursting with floral beauty and elegance. Simply delightful. :)
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Date: 6/14/2022 4:38:00 PM
Beautiful, flowing and rhyming poem, Vijay. Excellent entry for this contest. Best of luck my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 6/13/2022 6:53:00 AM
What a beautiful ode to the flower!!! Never heard of this flower before but your poetry made me Google about it... The flowers are so beautiful and so your poetry... A winner for sure and my fav...
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Date: 6/13/2022 3:57:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Vijay. A sure winner!
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Date: 6/11/2022 5:50:00 AM
Love the flower, but now will see it in an entirely different light, Vijay. Love your poem, truly beautiful.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/11/2022 5:53:00 AM
Much appreciate your visit and graceful feedback. Many thanks, Harry.
Date: 6/11/2022 4:42:00 AM
YOUR POEMS GRACE POETRY SOUP VIJAY! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/11/2022 5:52:00 AM
So very kind of you Jennifer--many thanks for your visit and comments my friend.
Date: 6/10/2022 12:19:00 PM
Oh wow. I really enjoyed this beautiful, fun poem Vijay. A Fave for me.! :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/11/2022 5:51:00 AM
So glad to hear that Heidi. Much appreciate your kind remarks and your FAVE. Special thanks for both my friend.
Date: 6/9/2022 11:46:00 AM
Vijay, you have created such a remarkable poem with your writing. As is customary for you, your use of metaphors, along with the elegance and profundity of your diction, has bestowed a lovely fascination upon your excellent writing. You not only portray the brilliant magnificence, but you also give this flowery waltz the impression that there is a love melody playing in the background. My connection may be spotty while I'm on a cruise to Alaska, so please excuse any inconvenience this may cause.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2022 1:49:00 PM
Enjoy your cruise to Alaska, Lasaad. Every part of that state is beautiful. Hope you will be taking some excursions. My heartfelt thanks for you always take the time to write detailed feedback. Much appreciate your support my friend.
Date: 6/9/2022 5:58:00 AM
So lovely.... ! Here words bloom like flowers. Your vocabulary has no match. If poetry is apt words put in apt places, yours is true poetry, Vijay. I too support Connie's prediction. Win big my friend.....!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2022 1:47:00 PM
So special to hear that from a talented writer. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Valsa. Many thanks.
Date: 6/9/2022 1:46:00 AM
May I predict that this will be a top winner Vijay! “Sprinkling perfumed ambiance on tempo upbeat Where pulse of romance strums passionate beat Lauding floriferous display, as if a flower bouquet” You not only depict the colorful beauty but you have added the feeling of romantic music to this floral tango. I love it! Blessings xxoo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2022 4:38:00 AM
I am honored to receive your vote of confidence, Connie. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks. Many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2022 8:01:00 PM
Oh, how I wish I could frolic in a garden filled with purple flowers. The aroma is simply breathtaking, as soft angelic petals surround my skin. You have taken me there with your words, my dear friend. This is beautiful in every way. :) Brandy
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2022 4:37:00 AM
Glad to read your cheerful feedback my dear friend. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks Brandy. Many thanks for your support.
Date: 6/8/2022 5:15:00 PM
Glorious ode to this flower, Vijay.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2022 4:35:00 AM
Much appreciate Andrea--many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2022 4:47:00 PM
As usual just lovely Vijay….the way you describe what you see in nature is incredible and inspiring! Love this….Debx
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2022 4:34:00 AM
Thank you for your visit and kind feedback Deb. Much appreciate.
Date: 6/8/2022 1:11:00 PM
Another favorite for me Vijay, one word in your effort, WOW!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 1:50:00 PM
So very kind of you Michael. A special treat to receive your FAVE. Many thanks for your visit and comments. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.
Date: 6/8/2022 12:38:00 PM
The heather family has adorned our countryside with various shades rhododendron shrubs or small trees. You embelish our countryside with one of the most beautiful plants on earth. Best for a win.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 1:48:00 PM
So glad you get to enjoy this beautiful gift of nature. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Victor. Many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2022 10:16:00 AM
WoW! Vijay, What a splendid and lovely entry for the contest. Best wishes for the contest. I enjoyed the view. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 1:47:00 PM
Thank you my friend for your visit and kind feedback. Much appreciate, as always, Alexis.
Date: 6/8/2022 9:19:00 AM
I can hear your flowers clapping Vijay, they are enjoying the harmony of your poetic endeavor here, :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 9:58:00 AM
So very kind of you, Vienna. Much appreciate--many thanks my friend.
Date: 6/8/2022 8:58:00 AM
Spring's blooming; poetry's rapture; imageries' phantasmagoria; my dearest friend, Vijay! A winner and A FAVE! Blessings!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 9:58:00 AM
I am honored by your complimentary feedback my friend. Very special to receive your FAVE. Many thanks for both, Demetrios.
Date: 6/8/2022 7:45:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I haven't seen a rhododendron in a long time. They are beautiful. Your visit to my page was inspiring. Sara
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 8:42:00 AM
Much appreciate your insightful thoughts, Sara. Many thanks for your visit and comments.
Date: 6/8/2022 7:34:00 AM
I love this Vijay !! So melodious ! So happy . So beautiful and vibrant are your words and heart. Brings a smile to my face. Love, Susan :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 8:41:00 AM
So special to hear that from you Susan. Haven't seen your poem in a while. Hope you write soon. Much appreciate your visit and complimentary remarks. Many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2022 7:07:00 AM
A glowing tribute to a beautiful flower Vijay, been away to the South for a few days. and they were everywhere. Best of luck. Tom
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 8:39:00 AM
Hope you had a great time on your vacation, Tom. We have been avoiding travel for almost two years now. Much appreciate your thoughtful remarks. Many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2022 6:03:00 AM
Superb use of personification in this vividly descriptive piece, which smoothly blends nature and romance, Vijay! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 8:36:00 AM
That is so nice to hear from you Janice. Much appreciate your kind feedback. Many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2022 5:59:00 AM
Vijay, what a beautifully crafted tribute the the Rhododendron! Your imagery, as always, embodies the magical mysteries of the majestic flower! Exquisite!! happy Wednesday!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2022 8:35:00 AM
So glad you liked the poem, Mike. Much appreciate your insightful remarks. Many thanks.
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