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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 Date: 1/31/2022 5:36:00 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. Login to Reply

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 9/7/2019 8:04:00 AM Congratulations Vijay with your win. "streaming down rockets of blazing stars" Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 8/24/2019 3:21:00 PM Your descriptive and informative lines are as captivating as the shooting stars themselves, Vijay. Well done! Regards // paul Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/25/2019 4:33:00 PM Much appreciate Paul..many thanks. Regards.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/21/2019 9:42:00 AM A star is born! Bravo Vijay. May this one shoot to the top of the winners list. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2019 11:09:00 AM You are so very kind, Richard--much appreciate..mant thanks.

Joseph May Date: 8/20/2019 8:54:00 PM An amazing celestial show...Very nicely penned Vijay... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2019 11:09:00 AM So glad to hear from you..many thanks Joseph.

Janice Canerdy Date: 8/20/2019 8:45:00 PM Wow! So descriptive and informative, Vijay! Janice Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2019 11:08:00 AM Glad you liked it--always a pleasure..much appreciate..many thanks, Janice.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/19/2019 3:11:00 PM great way you chose to capture the imagery of shooting stars, Vijay. Best of luck in the contest. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2019 11:08:00 AM Great to hear from you Andrea..much appreciate..many thanks.

Silent One Date: 8/18/2019 5:03:00 AM Love the display of word to create such wonderful imagery.. as always great poetry.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2019 11:07:00 AM Thank you SO--always appreciate your visit and comments.

M. L. Kiser Date: 8/17/2019 5:29:00 PM This is rather a lovely, dreamy image of the cosmos. Good luck in the contest. Enjoyed. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2019 11:07:00 AM Much appreciate MLK--always a pleasure..many thanks.

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/16/2019 11:21:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/17/2019 7:14:00 AM You are so very kind my friend..much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/16/2019 10:38:00 PM I think I prefer the way you write about stars, so much more indepth .xo Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/17/2019 7:13:00 AM Much appreciate Pixie--many thanks.

Sandra Adams Date: 8/16/2019 8:46:00 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 :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/17/2019 7:13:00 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 Date: 8/16/2019 4:35:00 PM i love your glowing universe sprayed with the luster of words, vijay...huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2019 5:00:00 PM Appreciate the cheerful words, Nette..many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 8/16/2019 11:38:00 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. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2019 4:16:00 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 Date: 8/16/2019 10:16:00 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. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2019 4:13:00 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 Date: 8/16/2019 12:50:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2019 7:44:00 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 Date: 8/15/2019 10:01:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2019 7:37:00 AM Yes--truly amazing is the appeal of majestic universe for many. Much appreciate your kind feedback, Brandy..many thanks.

Susan Ashley Date: 8/15/2019 9:38:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2019 7:34:00 AM I am honored by your visit.. and happy to read your comments, Susan..much appreciate the vote of confidence..many thanks.

Heidi Sands Date: 8/15/2019 1:28:00 PM Spectacular Vijay! Good luck in the contest :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/15/2019 2:57:00 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 Date: 8/15/2019 10:04:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/15/2019 2:54:00 PM Much appreciate Tom, your kind feedback..very special coming from a sky-gazer. Many thanks.

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/15/2019 7:42:00 AM Hey! Best wishes for an amazing piece. Your poetry stuns me....awesome Panagiota Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/15/2019 2:51:00 PM Much appreciate..many thanks, Panagiota.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/15/2019 7:40:00 AM - Yes, it's a magical phenomenon, Vijay ... beautifully written :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/15/2019 2:51:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise..always appreciate your visit and remarks..many thanks.