Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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Shining Star

shines a face from faraway past - twinkling eyes,
 softest smile, silky hair ....
 a stylish hat, gorgeous shoes, even a glittering pendant.
 so perfect ...holds my hand tight, dances a fairy-dance,
 listens to stories with unperturbed attention...
 dream of a teacher!

 in kindergarten, surrounded by angels,
 all shine like the dazzling stars in illuminated sky,
 one face ...doesn’t have words to express herself,
 not that she does mind.

 as cheerful and chirpy as a parrot,
 she utters something, with confidence,
 does it make sense to the world?
 wonder how the languages were created,
 wonder...those signs.. who invented!

 this tiny girl, floats like a sailboat, 
 no care in the world touches her,
 has created her own language,
 she tells everything she feels,
 it’s we, as much as we try, don’t understand. 



                                         April 15, 2021
                                          FIRST PLACE
                      For Writing Prompt "Shine" Poetry Contest
                            Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France April 21, 2021 at 4:13 PM Mala, so sweet, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt Shine Challenge with this beautiful Free Verse poem, so well penned, and I like your chosen image too, love _Constance Malabika Ray Choudhury April 21, 2021 at 4:26 PM Thank you, Constance. I feel so honoured! Your themes and prompts inspire me to write. Really appreciate my placement. Love ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman April 21, 2021 at 10:09 AM Mala, truly you have captured the shining star of childhood - of possibility, creativity and light. Your words brought me back into that place of childhood. Wonderful story told in flowing verse and vivid imagery. Congratulations on your win! Much love and many blessings to you! Malabika Ray Choudhury April 21, 2021 at 3:41 PM Thank you, Sam. Your comments always inspire me. Really appreciate your thoughtful words. Love ~ Mala

JC Brul April 18, 2021 at 7:10 AM So enchanting! Your love for kids is well-depicted in this beautiful poem. More to come!! Malabika Ray Choudhury April 21, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thanks, JCB. I cherish my relationship with my students, and it influences my writing. Love ~ Mala

Andrea Dietrich April 17, 2021 at 4:17 PM so so sweet. What a star she is. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 17, 2021 at 4:23 PM Andrea, You are a teacher - you must have had experiences with special children. I had this child in my first year of teaching ...can't forget. Love ~ Mala

Gershon Wolf April 15, 2021 at 4:08 PM Your enchanting description of this girl is a wonderment, Mala! Leaves me suspended somewhere between awe and dazzlingly luminous joy. Enjoyed! Happy Hearts, Gershon Gershon Wolf April 16, 2021 at 1:04 PM btw: Your 'shining star' of a girl is so cute that I could pinch her cheeks right through the picture! Adorable write, Mala. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 15, 2021 at 4:13 PM Dear Poet, I was, honestly, not sure if I was able to express my feelings about this little girl, who was my student in real life. After reading your comment, I am thrilled! Thank you. Really appreciate your inspiring comment. I was very touched by your poem. BW ~ Mala