Ripples In the Water

A life without you
like a dawn without dew.
Love without you,
love not so true.

A ripple that grew
was the ripple that blew.
A ripple so brief
a ripple of disbelief
a ripple that died
hurting our pride.

Sit by my side
where we cried
let things slide
and set love aside.

I'll show you the moon
as lotus flowers bloom
in view of my pond
where you belong.

Hiding beneath a leaf
a ripple of belief
a ripple so brief
but a ripple of relief.

We will go to the lake
memories will awake
we'll sing our song 
and renew our bond.

I'll throw in a pebble
a ripple will treble
a ripple will ride
a ripple will guide.

I'll bow in a glide
ask you to be my bride.

August 29, 2017
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May Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Ripples in the water leading to your bride, Very nicely penned Vijay
George Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 7:41 PM
A poem creating ripples of joy in the reader. As the ripple widens, there are a hundred ripples born with the tossing of a pebble- the question if she will be his bride!
Swartz Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Great job Vijay! Way to mix love and water. I usually have better luck with water but i do enjoy this poem.
Pandit Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 5:01 PM
Thanks James..appreciate your feedback!
Gupta Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 12:09 AM
Lovely write ... Many a feeling in many a shape ... Great... Btw, thank you for liking my Ripples in Water ...
Pandit Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 5:01 AM
Thank you Probir!
Smith Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Oh, I love this Vijay...a fav for me
Pandit Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 11:21 AM
Thank you, Tim!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 8:21 AM
So many emotions demonstrated in the ripples of love!
Pandit Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Thank you Kim!
Sergi Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 7:04 AM
The continuity of ripples ending in love. Great Write, Vijay. I wish you well in the contest.
Pandit Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 7:10 AM
So good to see you in this space, Ralph--so happy with your heartfelt comments!
Sands Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 6:43 AM
This is very well done. ! I think it will well in the contest. I enjoyed this Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 7:09 AM
Thank you Heidi for such lovely comments!
Delaney Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 6:21 AM
Nice one, Vijay: ......and it describes the uncertainty of love like ripples on the water. Should place well. SuZ
Pandit Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Lovely comments--delighted by your visit, Suzanne!
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