Vijay Pandit Poet Sapphic stanza

Simulacrum

Upon my museum walls, pastiche you are,
Pseudo piece of art dredging old memories;
Where I hang now, a fine authentic painting—
Love of my sweet dreams.

You claim I once bloomed your ardent reveries
Yet, I recall your dreamworld quite illusive
When you pulsed my heart in your glory within
Phantasm of deceit.

There I was with you in your place of conceit
Where you waltzed in my life sparkling like gemstone
But soon you were unmasked as spurious clone--
An unwanted stone.

Don't come now, pretending it was real love,
When you still are, frowning face of frippery;
You've no place in temple of divine worship
Where my goddess lives.


June 22, 2020
Pick-A-Title, Vol 19 - 4 Sapphic Stanzas – Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Title chosen: Simulacrum
Each stanza: 11,11,11,5 (howmanysyllables.com)

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Angela Crabtree October 24, 2020 at 3:40 PM Beautiful and sad at the same time :( Hope you're having a good weekend, Vijay

Aditi Mishra July 27, 2020 at 11:40 AM Back to congratulate you on your win dear friend :)

William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 7:42 PM Poignant piece, Vijay, wonderfully expressed and my compliments on your win -- Aloha~@William

James Inman July 22, 2020 at 5:51 PM Pastiche, love your use of that word, Vijay and how you've related it her being a clone. Very nice.

Jan Allison July 22, 2020 at 4:40 PM beautiful in its sadness, many congrats on your win Vijay:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh July 22, 2020 at 10:35 AM Beautifully rendered poem, Vijay:-) Loved it. Congratulations on your 2nd place win in my contest!

Janice Canerdy June 26, 2020 at 5:39 PM Such a beautiful, sad piece, Vijay, a vivid blend of figurative and literal language conveying the message that what wasn't real can't be revived. Janice Vijay Pandit June 27, 2020 at 11:10 AM Thank you Janice--much appreciate.

Arturo Michael June 26, 2020 at 2:31 PM Lovely my friend...You've stated your case clearly here... Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:32 PM Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.

Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2020 at 4:09 PM A beautiful piece, Vijay! Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:27 PM Thank you Kim--much appreciate the kind remarks.

Silent One June 23, 2020 at 3:46 PM Wow... Love this, because it's like a poem I would write...I agree, don't come when you had a chance and messed it up...Too late now.... Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:26 PM Thank you, SO--much appreciate, my friend.

Judy Ball June 23, 2020 at 12:27 PM Well done Vijay. Once we have been through a bad experience if we are wise we learn to appreciate the real thing. Great job. God Bless, JB Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 2:56 PM Much appreciate Judy--many thanks.

Aditi Mishra June 23, 2020 at 8:40 AM Your muse is a masterpiece in this form. Heartwarming, engaging and adorned with beautiful imagery and emotions. Absolutely gorgeous Vijay! Best wishes and blessings :) Keep writing and inspiring :) Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:14 PM That is so nice to hear--especially from a talented poetess. Much appreciate, Aditi--many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 23, 2020 at 4:34 AM My dearest friend, Vijay, this is an old, old story that all of us, I guess, have been through! Although a painful experience still is an experience that helped you find your " authentic painting " which you appreciate so much! Fantastic writing: True, powerful, moving! I think all of us readers felt your anguish and your election! Excellent! Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:13 PM So very kind of you my dear friend--much appreciate your valued feedback, Demetrios--many thanks.

Jenish Somadas June 23, 2020 at 1:57 AM frowning face of frippery..dredging old memories..Wonderful poetic expressions.. Interesting write and a great entry in the contest Vijay.. Good luck.. Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:11 PM Glad you liked the line--much appreciate, Jenish--many thanks.

Michelle Faulkner June 22, 2020 at 10:59 PM I love how complex and layered this is, you describe the disillusionment of losing love so vividly, excellent entry for the contest! Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:10 PM So very kind of you Michelle--much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks.

Brandy Nicole June 22, 2020 at 8:47 PM You've no place in temple of divine worship, where my goddess lives" Deep sigh. Such words tug at my heart. Many emotions linger within. This is beautiful, yet sad at the same time. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:10 PM Always happy to read your comments--much appreciate Brandy--many thanks.

Heidi Sands June 22, 2020 at 3:57 PM A powerful poem Vijay . I can feel this, as I read it and with such strength too. Great one :) I hope you have a nice evening :) Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:09 PM Appreciate the kind feedback Heidi--many thanks, as always.

Tom Cunningham June 22, 2020 at 3:35 PM We've all been taken in at some point in our lives, and things are often not what we thought they were, but we learn from our mistakes. Interesting write Vijay. Good luck in the contest. Tom Vijay Pandit June 23, 2020 at 12:08 PM Much appreciate Tom--many thanks.