Solitude

I wanted to lie down
on the grass idly
and look at the clouds today
with the wind caressing my hair

It felt just like a day long back
when I had walked alone
through a thick fog
that divided for me
the visible and the invisible.

And then you had come along
lifted that fog layer by layer
held my hand
our fingers intertwined
spreading your warmth
seeping into my soul
getting closer every time.

The wind grew fierce
carried us to parallel universes
releasing only to watch
the stars above
on that quiet night
when we had gazed
deep inside the paradise
poured out our hearts
through that mist-covered forest

Today my solitude
felt pious for me

Today my solitude
smiled for you.

May 12, 2020

~Winner: 1st Place in BRIAN'S CHOICE A,any form,any theme by Brian Strand

~Poem of the Day: May 14, 2020

~Winner: 3rd Place in Your best poem 2020 contest sponsored by John Hamilton

~Ranked #1 in best new poems for May 2020

~Premiere Contest Winner: 5th Place in Your Best Poem Poetry Contest sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke
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Watt Avatar
August 25, 2020 at 11:34 AM
Swung by again to read this gem, and let you know how breathtaking and captivating your golden muse was when you wrote this. Blessings, my friend ~ John
Gaul Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 10:59 AM
Enchanting metaphor mused quite perfectly telling a story of love. So well done, sad but realistic ending.
Mishra Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Thank you for your visit and kind words of appreciation Greg! :)
Inman Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Absolutely beautiful poem.
Mishra Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Thank you for appreciating James :)
Agustin Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 6:09 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Mishra Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 6:44 AM
Thank you for your kind wishes Beata. Much love and blessings :)
Watt Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 6:20 PM
It was wonderful to revisit this jewel of poetry today, Aditi. Sincere congratulations on your placement in this elite contest. Blessings ~ John
Mishra Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 1:03 AM
I am glad every time you bless me with your gracious words of appreciation John. Blessings dear friend. Keep writing and inspiring :)
Cunningham Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 6:05 PM
Back to say congratulations on a fine win Aditi. Tom
Mishra Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 1:02 AM
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation Tom. God bless you :)
Mcgee Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 4:37 PM
As beautiful as always through your words. Congrats and happiness for your day.
Mishra Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 1:02 AM
Thank you for your words of appreciation Jeanne. Much love and blessings :)
Gauthier Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Congrats on your win with this charming poem, Aditi. Well penned.
Mishra Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Thank you for your warm wishes and kind words of appreciation Line :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 4:01 PM
I can see why this poem is at the top of best poems...a beautifully written introspective piece, Aditi. Congrats!! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Mishra Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Glad to get your love here Rhonda. Thank you so much for your warm blessings. Much love. God bless you :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations on having this lovely celebrated poem at the top of the New Best Poems list! Blessings xxoo
Mishra Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 8:08 AM
Thank you for your showers of love Connie. Always glad by your visit. God bless you :)
Quigley Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Beautiful
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Thanks Christopher :)
Gilmour Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 2:36 AM
Your words wrap around me like a sumptuous cashmere shawl, they are stunningly beautiful Aditi - I love your poetry - thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Mishra Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 5:44 AM
"...words wrapping like a cashmere shawl" Oh Ann, that's the loveliest compliment I have received for poetry <3 Thank you for your love! Blessings :)
Parker Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 10:01 PM
there is a gentleness to your poetry, which means there is a gentleness to your soul...I really like the way you write dear poet...congratulations on being rewarded for your poem
Mishra Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 10:54 AM
I am so glad you loved it Frederic. Thank you for your generous appreciation :)
Brul Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Breathtakingly beautiful! A joy to read.
Mishra Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 9:08 AM
Glad you loved it. Thank you so much for your appreciation :)
Radhakrishna Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Great poem! So pleased it was selected for POTD! Well done!
Mishra Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 1:01 PM
Thank you so much for your wishes Krish! :)
Desk Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 11:27 PM
Wonderful poem, an absolute pleasure to read.
Mishra Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 1:15 AM
Glad you love it Carl. Thank you for appreciating :)
Mitra Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 9:01 PM
A splendid poem...deserves the top place
Mishra Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 9:27 AM
Thank you for appreciating Debjani :)
Pandit Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Glad to see you shine at #2 (soon this poem will be at #1) on the best poem list, Aditi. Well deserved recognition for a gifted writer.
Mishra Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 2:39 PM
Every time you make me feel blessed and encouraged with your words of kind appreciation Vijay. Thank you! :)
Carber Avatar
May 24, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Quite lovely, Aditi--congrats on your win!
Mishra Avatar
May 24, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Thank you for your wishes :)
Watt Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 7:17 PM
One of my favorite writings of yours, Aditi. I am thrilled to see so many have read it and seen your talents, with POTD and now another win. Please keep writing and posting your poetic visions, my dear friend. God bless you, John
Mishra Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 7:33 PM
I am so glad you love it John! Your words are always a source of inspiration and bliss to me. Please keep writing and inspiring dear friend. God bless you :)
Hamilton Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 1:16 PM
Congrats Aditi on a beautiful poem, I see it won Potd also, worthy of all the accolades given, congrats on a great 3rd place!
Mishra Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 7:32 PM
I am glad this is a chance to revisit some of the brilliant poems people have written earlier. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation and encouragement John :)
Jeavons Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 12:42 PM
What a lovely poem Aditi. I could feel the love when the warmth seeped into your soul. Congrats on your win. Blessings, Susan Maree
Mishra Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 1:17 PM
Glad you could feel that love through my words. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation and blessings Susan. God bless you :)
Gauthier Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 12:44 AM
Wow ~ lovely, Aditi.
Mishra Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 1:38 AM
Thank you Line :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 10:53 AM
This is wonderful Aditi! Love the part about parallel universes. Congratulations on POTD!
Mishra Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 11:34 AM
Thank you for your kind appreciation Kim :)
Goldsmith Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. win. Solitude can wear many faces. I like where you said, "Today my solitude smiled for you." Enjoy your win and day.........
Mishra Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 9:25 PM
I am glad you took time to drop by and enjoy my words. Thank you Paula :)
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