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Sigh of Yesteryear

Nostalgic rumblings harken back, rattling on and on: Where have the sweet dreams of yesteryear gone, Why does starry night yield to nightmares of dawn In shattered, dismantled, promised land of bygone. First kiss was just a prologue to prized budding start Which blossomed love passions of youthful heart, How longingly now recall the pleadings of romance As intimate allures of past rekindle in doting glance. Treasured rhythms now echo a compassionate song From albums of recollections still strumming along In keepsake laughs enticing tempo of riverside walks And flirtatious stories inducing seductive secret talks. When tears grieve hopelessly, and it hurts when I cry Fondly I recall, smile of your eyes, gazing starlit sky, And that’s when I call your name, but hear no reply Except for the voice of past uttering a saddened sigh. Alas! It’s been long since our goodbyes inflicted woe, But I still ponder, if you ever look back~ and say hello, To wonderment of musings longing passions of yore, Courting endearment of love, wishing there was more. December 1, 2021 Placed 3rd: “Y” Contest, New Poems Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France Theme: Yesteryear

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/21/2023 1:46:00 PM

Beautiful and engrossing, though somewhat sad. Love the final verse. Belated congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/2/2022 10:37:00 AM

If you have fond memories you recall you can bet she does too. Let that cheer you. I hope your fondest memories never fade, only the sad ones. I enjoyed your relatable poem Vijay. I could feel your loss. Congratulations on your win. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/19/2021 9:32:00 AM

Big congrats, Vijay, and happy holiday time. Do you have holidays right now?

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/20/2021 5:27:00 AM

Happy holidays to you Andrea, as well. Yes--we will be celebrating with family.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/18/2021 7:49:00 AM

Congratulations my friend on this wonderful win, so deserved. Nostalgia, brings back fond memories of yester year. be well my friend may all your wishes come to fruition with the coming New year, enjoy the festive season Vijay, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/20/2021 5:28:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer.

Constance La France

Date: 12/11/2021 7:31:00 AM

Vijay, congratulations on your Third Place win in my "Y" Contest. Oh yes, I know all about the sighs of yesterday ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/20/2021 5:28:00 AM

Much appreciate Constance. Many thanks.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/8/2021 5:50:00 AM

A heart-tugging poem, Vijay, beautiful and leaves one wanting more:) congratulations:)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/20/2021 5:28:00 AM

Thank you Jo.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/6/2021 3:16:00 PM

what a blessing it is to read your poetry Vijay, congrats on your win. :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/20/2021 5:27:00 AM

Thank you Vienna.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/6/2021 7:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Memories are what life is filled with. A beautiful story/write. Have a blessed day/week...............

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/20/2021 5:27:00 AM

Thank you Paula.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2021 9:54:00 PM

Vijay, your pen never seems to run out of ink. Beautiful and very romantic in nostalgic thoughts . Congratulations on your win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/5/2021 5:02:00 AM

Thank you Eve. Many thanks for your visit and kind remarks.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/4/2021 8:14:00 AM

Yesteryear love, memories, thoughts and longings pop up in out lives, especially as the years pass and and we let ourselves drift back in time. Well penned my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/5/2021 5:02:00 AM

Much appreciate Jennifer--many thanks.

Bill Baker

Date: 12/4/2021 7:58:00 AM

Beautifully written poem of love and loss. Last verse brought back my own memories of goodbyes and the excuiating pain followed by those memories of the passion of young love. Great entry Vijay. I especially like all the adjective you use to enhance and give feeling to words. Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/5/2021 5:02:00 AM

Thank you Bill for your kind remarks. Much appreciate your detailed feedback.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/4/2021 2:37:00 AM

The harsher the reality is, the sweeter the memories appear to be, my friend, Vijay! What a glorious poem! It is among your best literate creations. Deserves recognition. Good luck! Blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2021 7:37:00 AM

Your vote of confidence my friend is very rewarding. Much appreciate your visit and your gracious remarks. Many thanks. Regards.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/4/2021 1:46:00 AM

There will always be a sigh of nostalgia over sweet dreams, youth passion and romance.. We will always treasure a first promising date, a first love though painful.. "a compassionate song".. and secretly shed tears for a golden past.. WOW, dear Vijay! How wonderfully you composed your Rhyme! Of ineffable beauty! How I relate to such a Sigh Of Yesteryear! A fave and an outshining Gem worthy of being honoured and acknowledged.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2021 7:35:00 AM

So wonderful to hear you can relate my friend. I appreciate your analysis and comments that are always on mark and so very pleasant to read. Many thanks, Besma. And a very special thank you for the FAVE. Regards.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 12/4/2021 12:20:00 AM

A wonderful write as usual... Pondering on the special sweet memories always gives a blissful feel and you have beautifully expressed those memories and yearnings through your words... "When tears grieve hopelessly, and it hurts when I cry Fondly I recall, smile of your eyes, gazing starlit sky" These lines are so moving...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2021 7:32:00 AM

Much enjoyed your insightful remarks, Supraja. Your visit and comments are always appreciate. Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/3/2021 2:38:00 PM

There are those special memories we keep near to look at now and again. I loved your poem, Vijay. Congratulations on your win!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2021 7:31:00 AM

So very kind of you Ann. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/3/2021 1:41:00 PM

Keepsake laughs, seductive secret talks, and the first two lines of last verse. I never wonder if I’m thought of but who knows…maybe.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2021 7:30:00 AM

Glad you liked the poem, Kim. Much appreciate your thoughts. Many thanks.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/3/2021 8:49:00 AM

So lovely, the yearning of nostalgia, the longing for the past to return, the voices of yesteryear still reach out to us~

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/4/2021 7:29:00 AM

Much appreciate your visit and comments, Michelle. Many thanks.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/3/2021 5:42:00 AM

Some sweet memories of the past can never be erased from the mind... very true Vijayji... an emotional write so well penned in wonderful chosen rhymes with an apt title... Like many said below, I too loved the fourth stanza more and I see the alliterative beauty in both the third and fourth stanzas. Best wishes in the contest. God bless... ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/3/2021 6:09:00 AM

You always take the time to write a detailed, meaningful response, Ani. Glad you liked the third and fourth stanzas. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/2/2021 8:39:00 PM

Yes, the heart feels an ache.. "wishing there was more". The reason: We are human and those emotions linger within and tangle around each other. Your thoughts caress gently around me. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/3/2021 6:06:00 AM

They sure do my friend. Your tender insights are much appreciate, Brandy. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/2/2021 10:30:00 AM

The yearning and the wonderment of yesteryear is clearly on display here Vijay! Heartfelt nostalgia runs throughout, Happy Thursday!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/3/2021 6:05:00 AM

Nostalgia it is. Much appreciate Mike. Many thanks.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/2/2021 9:12:00 AM

Beautiful,Vijay. Heartfelt and moving memories. Always your best work. Eve

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/3/2021 6:04:00 AM

Much appreciate your visit and comments, Eve. Truly honored. Many thanks.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/2/2021 5:39:00 AM

Emotional and sentimental memories which will forever linger in the mind. Another poem which makes you proud, Vijay. ~ Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/2/2021 6:48:00 AM

So glad you stooped by, Paul, with your insightful feedback. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks. Regards.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/1/2021 6:11:00 PM

Vijay, "Fondly I recall, smile of your eyes, ~~ gazing starlit sky, And that’s when I call your name, but hear no reply" Oh, my lord. Truly felt this sigh to the core of my being. This year winds down. Freedom comes, one way or another. -Richard

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/2/2021 6:47:00 AM

Every time you visit you bring cheer to my page with nuggets of your kind remarks. Much appreciate, Richard. Many thanks.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/1/2021 10:10:00 AM

Memories of lost love will never be forgotten. Your poem is right on the dot. Imagery and emotion take first places. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/2/2021 6:45:00 AM

So nice to hear--especially from you. Much appreciate and value your feedback, as always. Many thanks, Victor.

Valsa George

Date: 12/1/2021 8:00:00 AM

"Where have the sweet dreams of yesteryear gone, Why does starry night yield to nightmares of dawn" Times have changed and yesteryears leave behind nostalgic memories. Another entry for a sure win ! As ever, incomparable in poetic beauty, dear Vijay !

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/2/2021 6:44:00 AM

Your visits are always joyful with special poetic insights. Much appreciate your kind remarks my friend. Many thanks, Valsa.