Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

Shooting Stars

A spectacular show enlightens heavens above
In ephemeral musings of burning meteoroids
Mimicking likeness of falling ornamental stars--
Beaming streaks of rainbow-colors earthbound,

When earth crosses trajectory of comet's path
Encountering in its way pebbles of cosmic rock
Colliding, illuminating in orbital trespass,

Elements of iron, copper, magnesium, silicone
Glittering within spectra of kaleidoscopic astral art;

Streaming down rockets of blazing stars--
Tinted meteor-showers flaunting nature's panorama
Fixating sights upward where constellations are,

In idyllic August venue gazing ashen sky
Exhilarated witnessing magical phenomenon;

Mesmerizing predawn with seductive stagecraft
Premiering its play slyly when moon's hiding out
And sun's yet to commence ascending golden arc.

August 15, 2019
Placed 2nd: Shooting stars poetry contest
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron
Placed 3rd: Strand select N contest by Brian Strand

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Valsa George January 31, 2022 at 5:36 AM "spectra of kaleidoscopic astral art".... What a catchy image.... Vijay. The poem excels both in colorful imagery and authentic scientific facts ! This too goes into my fav.

Jeanne Mcgee September 7, 2019 at 8:04 AM Congratulations Vijay with your win. "streaming down rockets of blazing stars"

Paul Callus August 24, 2019 at 3:21 PM Your descriptive and informative lines are as captivating as the shooting stars themselves, Vijay. Well done! Regards // paul Vijay Pandit August 25, 2019 at 4:33 PM Much appreciate Paul..many thanks. Regards.

Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 9:42 AM A star is born! Bravo Vijay. May this one shoot to the top of the winners list. Vijay Pandit August 21, 2019 at 11:09 AM You are so very kind, Richard--much appreciate..mant thanks.

Joseph May August 20, 2019 at 8:54 PM An amazing celestial show...Very nicely penned Vijay... Vijay Pandit August 21, 2019 at 11:09 AM So glad to hear from you..many thanks Joseph.

Janice Canerdy August 20, 2019 at 8:45 PM Wow! So descriptive and informative, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit August 21, 2019 at 11:08 AM Glad you liked it--always a pleasure..much appreciate..many thanks, Janice.

Andrea Dietrich August 19, 2019 at 3:11 PM great way you chose to capture the imagery of shooting stars, Vijay. Best of luck in the contest. Vijay Pandit August 21, 2019 at 11:08 AM Great to hear from you Andrea..much appreciate..many thanks.

Silent One August 18, 2019 at 5:03 AM Love the display of word to create such wonderful imagery.. as always great poetry.. Vijay Pandit August 21, 2019 at 11:07 AM Thank you SO--always appreciate your visit and comments.

M. L. Kiser August 17, 2019 at 5:29 PM This is rather a lovely, dreamy image of the cosmos. Good luck in the contest. Enjoyed. Vijay Pandit August 21, 2019 at 11:07 AM Much appreciate MLK--always a pleasure..many thanks.

CayCay Godwin August 16, 2019 at 11:21 PM Your impressive knowledge concerning comments is only exceeded by your exception poetic penning about them. As pretty as a falling star does this poem twinkle with shine. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Vijay Pandit August 17, 2019 at 7:14 AM You are so very kind my friend..much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose August 16, 2019 at 10:38 PM I think I prefer the way you write about stars, so much more indepth .xo Vijay Pandit August 17, 2019 at 7:13 AM Much appreciate Pixie--many thanks.

Sandra Adams August 16, 2019 at 8:46 PM I was out in Montana and saw so many shooting stars nightly we don’t see them too often on the eastern side of the U.S. so I was in awe.... you describe it so beautifully. I wish I would have been there for the actual meteor showers this month! Beautifully penned poem :) Vijay Pandit August 17, 2019 at 7:13 AM I am sure one day you will see them again..as you enjoy the beauty of the universe. Much appreciate..many thanks, Sandra for your visit and comments.

Nette Onclaud August 16, 2019 at 4:35 PM i love your glowing universe sprayed with the luster of words, vijay...huggs Vijay Pandit August 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM Appreciate the cheerful words, Nette..many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri August 16, 2019 at 11:38 AM A fascinating journey to magic space! Where stars starring the mysterious universe and enchanting a highly gifted poet to add with his poetic brush a touch of his wondrous poetry! Always a tremendous pleasure to read your amazing poetry, dear Vijay! A FAV for its beauty! My warmest wishes. God bless you. Vijay Pandit August 16, 2019 at 4:16 PM You make my day with such cheerful comments..and your kindest thoughts my friend. So welcome are your words of goodwill..and support...much appreciate Besma..many thanks, as always. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Jennifer Proxenos August 16, 2019 at 10:16 AM Our universe is magical and the stars are the jewellry of the sky - they show off, display and refine the night - your shooting stars are so imaginative and so creatively and poetically described - an awesome write Vijay - best of luck in the contest my friend - this poem is certainly heading for a win! Hugs and blessings. Jennifer. Vijay Pandit August 16, 2019 at 4:13 PM Such a pleasure to read your splendid comments, as always, Jennifer..so true, what you say about the magical universe. Much appreciate your vote of confidence..many thanks my friend.

Ann Gilmour August 16, 2019 at 12:50 AM Your poem was as spectacular as the display Vijay, fabulous imagery that enabled me to see this wondrous sight - wow! I had hoped to witness the perseids shower recently, but sadly the clouds ruined it, so it was such a treat to read your exquisite poem, thank you Vijay and I am sure this will get top placing in the contest, good luck. With kindest thoughts Ann xx j Vijay Pandit August 16, 2019 at 7:44 AM I can imagine your disappointment when you couldn't view the Perseids. But there is always next time..assuming weather cooperates. A treat it is to read your wonderful comments..much appreciate your vote of confidence. Your thoughts are always kind..many thanks, Ann.

Brandy Nicole August 15, 2019 at 10:01 PM As often as possible. I enjoy being in the tenderness of the sky, drifting in the calm that holds the night. Lingering on that cloud of white. Touching all the Stars. It seems you have taken me there again, through your words. Thank you for that. :) This is beautiful, magical and breathtaking- all at the same time. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit August 16, 2019 at 7:37 AM Yes--truly amazing is the appeal of majestic universe for many. Much appreciate your kind feedback, Brandy..many thanks.

Susan Ashley August 15, 2019 at 9:38 PM A brilliant display of poetic prowess, Vijay. Shooting stars so creatively conveyed. I especially liked; ‘Mesmerizing predawn with seductive stagecraft’ - just lovely! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Vijay Pandit August 16, 2019 at 7:34 AM I am honored by your visit.. and happy to read your comments, Susan..much appreciate the vote of confidence..many thanks.

Heidi Sands August 15, 2019 at 1:28 PM Spectacular Vijay! Good luck in the contest :) Vijay Pandit August 15, 2019 at 2:57 PM Glad you liked it Heidi..haven't seem much of your work lately..many thanks for your visit and comments..much appreciate, as always.

Tom Cunningham August 15, 2019 at 10:04 AM This is brilliant Vijay, you certainly know your ' shooting stars '. People often call them meteorites instead of meteoroids by mistake. Have often seen them, the other night there was a perseids shower but it was too cloudy. Good luck Vijay Pandit August 15, 2019 at 2:54 PM Much appreciate Tom, your kind feedback..very special coming from a sky-gazer. Many thanks.

Panagiota Romios August 15, 2019 at 7:42 AM Hey! Best wishes for an amazing piece. Your poetry stuns me....awesome Panagiota Vijay Pandit August 15, 2019 at 2:51 PM Much appreciate..many thanks, Panagiota.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 15, 2019 at 7:40 AM - Yes, it's a magical phenomenon, Vijay ... beautifully written :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit August 15, 2019 at 2:51 PM Thank you Anne-Lise..always appreciate your visit and remarks..many thanks.