Snippets of Emotions

A mother’s hand holding a child
Walk of joy beaming a smile

Kids frolicking on playground
Happiness of innocent sounds

Quarrel of two loving hearts
Thunderous clouds soon pass

A glimpse, if not ephemeral,
Perhaps a rude, unwelcome stare

Reality haunting endlessly
A blemish on hope eternal 

Face of grief when tears cease
Pain lingering in perpetuity

Pink sunrise gleaming eyes
Kiss of dawn blushing the skies

A cringe voicing displeasure
Truth’s way of bemoaning a liar

July 27, 2021
Placed 1st: A Brian Strand Your Choice Contest
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Rodrigues Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Nicely done, Vijay! Each moment is apt. Love: Face of grief when tears cease/ Pain lingering in perpetuity/ That rings so true watching my dad count down the months since mom’s been gone. I can’t think too hard about it because it hurts too much. So I go on with life and smile and find joy and kniw one day I will see mom again. <3
George Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 8:25 AM
Emotions galore! Every emotion you have displayed through the most apt images. Each couplet leaves a lasting impression. A rare gift, my friend !
Strand Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 2:33 PM
Like it Vijay
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 1:13 AM
Wonderful couplets Vijay, my favourite being couplet no. seven “Pink sunrise gleaming eyes - Kiss of dawn blushing the skies.” ~ Belle
Kendrick Avatar
August 7, 2021 at 2:54 AM
Creative lines you have penned in this one. These speak of truth and reality. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Merryman Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 5:32 PM
Well done, Vijay! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M
Proxenos Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 7:10 AM
Hi Vijay, Your words are truly profound my dear friend, you touch the soul and reach our heart, which you have always done with your poems from the very start. Stay safe. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Rose  Avatar
July 30, 2021 at 3:01 PM
You give way to many rising emotions here, yes they can feel like a bullet in the heart at times. Your words are very affective today Vijay, thank you for sharing :)
Pandit Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 6:51 AM
Thank you Vienna. Much appreciate.
Canerdy Avatar
July 30, 2021 at 5:55 AM
A very moving poem, Vijay, about that journey everyone makes from carefree innocence to knowledge of how the world really is. Janice
Pandit Avatar
July 30, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Janice--much appreciate.
Kannan Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 8:38 AM
It covers the beautiful emotions in the world... So well penned...
Pandit Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Thank you Supraja. Much appreciate.
Pathak Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 12:27 AM
A wide spectrum of emotions, so well put together, I'll be keen to know the contest result, but they are winners.
Pandit Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 5:12 AM
Haven't entered this in any contest, yet. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Aniruddha. Many thanks.
Horsman Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 9:28 PM
Your snippets say a great deal, Vijay, Love the emotion too.
Pandit Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 5:11 AM
Thanks for stopping by Harry. Much appreciate your feedback.
Poet Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 7:14 PM
Great work, Vijay, with well-crafted couplets, each expressing an intense range of feelings: These short stories each have their own emotional significance, and they are really delightful to read.
Pandit Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 5:11 AM
Glad you liked it Lasaad. Much appreciate your feedback, as always. Many thanks.
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 4:28 PM
Good entry for the couplets contest (that is the one, right?) I noticed also the shift at the end!
Pandit Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 5:09 AM
No I entered an old poem in Brian's couplet contest. This one I wrote to get some thoughts on paper. May be I will enter if there's a relevant future contest. Many thanks Andrea. Much appreciate.
Daniel Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 7:23 AM
Very lovely couplets, Vijay, each mirroring strong emotions:)
Pandit Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Thank you, Jo. Much appreciate.
Callus Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 4:00 AM
These couplets, each with its own emotional touch, are a pleasure to read, Vijay. ~ Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 5:56 AM
That is so very kind of you Paul. Much appreciate. Many thanks. Regards.
Skelly Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 1:38 AM
Captivating images all of them but this one jumped out at me. Quote:Face of grief when tears cease Pain lingering in perpetuity....nicely done couplets...Delice
Pandit Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 5:55 AM
Glad you liked the poem, Delice. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.
Nicole Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 8:32 PM
"Pink sunrise gleaming eyes, kiss of dawn blushing the skies" Soft smile. This is my favorite couplet. There is something about the sky that just leaves me in complete awe. Daylight or dark, nature has a way of touching the heart. Your words hold many emotions indeed. Hugs, Brandy
Pandit Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 5:54 AM
Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to read your feedback. Much appreciate, as always.
Andresen Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 11:56 AM
- A picture of reality, Vijay ... with both thunder and blushing skies - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:28 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. Much appreciate.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 11:21 AM
So many emotions. we experience most of them but try to move slowly on the path of grace. Great idea of a poem.
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:28 PM
Thank you Victor. Much appreciate, as always.
Y. Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 9:14 AM
WoW! Vijay, You captured each emotion very well in a few words. I especially liked the one with the mother holding the child’s hand. Well done. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:27 PM
Thank you my friend. Always glad to read your detailed feedback. Much appreciate, Alexis.
Gentile Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 8:01 AM
What a perfect menu of emotions you have crafted here Vijay! I really enjoyed it!!
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:27 PM
Thank you Mike. Glad you stopped by. Much appreciate your kind remarks.
Cunningham Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 7:28 AM
You captured emotions well in your couplets Vijay, Tom
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Much appreciate, Tom. Many thanks.
Theraven Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 7:27 AM
Vijay, There is much wisdom imparted in 'Snippets of emotions'. Many seasons in the animal kingdom classed as Human. -Richard
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Glad you stopped by Richard. Much appreciate your remarks. Many thanks.
Sands Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 6:32 AM
Wow, great snippets of emotion Vijay! So well described and bringing the reader to feel it :)
Pandit Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:25 PM
Thank you Heidi. Much appreciate your visit and comments.
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