Step Gently In My Soul

Grinning at revelry on amber arc of twilight sky
Silently in my embrace you whisper, asking why,
I hang my dreams on the wings of twinkling stars
And let them wander in space searching for mars;

So I point you to freedom, buoying eagle’s flight 
And the moonlit horizon shimmering your sight
And the expanse of blue oceans bouncing in tides
And the invisible force of universe gravity guides.

As I hold you in my arms, to fold you in my heart
I assure you that nothing will ever keep us apart,
For you will always reside in my every thought
And be the flame of passion euphoric dreams allot;
Affirming my love in beauty of primrose flowers
And rainbow of colors past the retreating showers.

Oh, how I hold you near, treasuring you my dear
Serenading gift of future in endearments hearts revere,
Ready to engage the night in my romantic themes
As you walk in my reveries in dawn’s golden beams;

Step gently in my soul to amble in my dreams,
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

January 31, 2020
Placed 2nd: Famous poetic lines that inspire poetry contest
Sponsor: Silent One
“Tread softly because you tread on my dreams” By W. B. Yeats
From the poem Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven
Placed 3rd: Strand select B contest by Brian Strand
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George Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 6:23 PM
"I hang my dreams on the wings of twinkling stars And let them wander in space searching for mars;" What fantastic imagination and what a wonderful closing of the poem. This avowal of love is so loud and clear. As ever, another splendid love poem.
Crabtree Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 3:41 PM
A beautiful rhyme, Vijay. I enjoyed this a lot.
Carber Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Lovely! Quite lovely Vijay-- I like the hint of irony in the closing couplet.
Foster Avatar
February 17, 2020 at 12:17 PM
This was simply lovely. Always well written of course, as that is your trademark, "Excellence"... Ann
Pandit Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Much appreciate Ann--many thanks.
Sietesantos Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 8:16 PM
Vijay, what a most beautiful romantic write! Your pen is ever golden,my friend! Congratulations on both your wins - so well-deserved! Hugs. Pandita
Pandit Avatar
February 9, 2020 at 3:33 PM
Much appreciate Pandita--many thanks.
Nicole Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 9:46 PM
Love can take you beyond the stars. "Step gently in my soul to amble in my dreams" Yes, it is possible. Your thoughts are so beautiful and romantic. Congratulations Vijay, on all these wins. :) Brandy
Pandit Avatar
February 6, 2020 at 7:09 AM
Much appreciate Brandy--many thanks.
Kiser Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 12:51 PM
This was a super take on the original poem! Congratulations, well done.
Pandit Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Thank you MLK--much appreciate.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 1:02 AM
This contest inspired so many wonderful poems as this one Vijay. Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo
Pandit Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Thank you Connie--much appreciate.
Chiri Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 4:29 AM
Vijay congrats on your win my friend!;)
Pandit Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Much appreciate Brenda--many thanks.
Andresen Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 7:12 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Vijay :) - greetings from // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise--much appreciate.
Adams Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM
i knew this one was a sure winner, congratulations on your win my friend... hugs
Pandit Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Thank you sandy--much appreciate.
Theraven Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 5:40 PM
Vijay, Very nice horizons. Reading these dreams of yours and Yeats, both complement so well. -Richard
Pandit Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Much appreciate Richard--many thanks.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 12:29 PM
Congratulations on your win. Please step gently on my soul. Have a wonderful day writing..............
Pandit Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Much appreciate Paula--many thanks.
Callus Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 12:15 PM
An inspired romantic poem... following in Yeats' footsteps, Vijay! Superb end couplet, too. Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Much appreciate Paul--many thanks.
Sands Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 12:06 PM
Beautiful poem Vijay. Congratulations for your win ! :)
Pandit Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Thank you Heidi--much appreciate.
One Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 6:46 AM
I can see how the contest inspired you with this line... your poems flows and rhymes so well... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Pandit Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Thank you SO--much appreciate.
Horsman Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 8:33 PM
Ever so Classical, complements the original title..love this Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 8:16 AM
Thank you harry--much appreciate.
Adams Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 4:04 PM
this is absolutely beautiful Vijay... love this and i am sure it will top Silent ones contest... exquisite penning :) hugs
Pandit Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM
So very kind of you--always appreciate your supportive comments--many thanks, Sandy.
Dietrich Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 2:43 PM
ahhh, you did so nicely with that lovely theme, vijay. silent one is sure to love this.
Pandit Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Glad you liked it Andrea--much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks.
Trifiatis Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 8:29 AM
What a mesmerizing romantic poem dearest, Vijay! Certainly your Muse is so inspiring for her words are divine! Absolutely marvelous my friend, a FAV for me.
Pandit Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 9:27 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate the kind remarks--many thanks. A special thank you as well for the FAVE.
Roper Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 2:35 PM
wonderfully written romantic write, Vijay, Silent One will love it.
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 3:13 PM
Appreciate your kind remarks, Eve--many thanks for your visit and comments.
Andresen Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 12:55 PM
- So wonderful ... love the last two lines - A top winning poem, Vijay ... and well deserved :) - (: Good luck in the contes :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 3:12 PM
That is so very kind of you Anne-Lise--always appreciate your visit and comments--many many thanks.
Canerdy Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 10:38 AM
Another beauty, Vijay. I especially love lines 3 and 4! Janice
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 3:11 PM
Much appreciate Janice --many thanks.
Cunningham Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 9:05 AM
You were certainly inspired Vijay, well written. Good luck in the contest. Tom
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 3:10 PM
Those lines were inspiring indeed--I wrote two poems on two different lines--but chose to post this. Much appreciate Tom--many thanks.
Michael Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 8:08 AM
Tread softly...A nice way to step...into my dreams...Nice one Vijay
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 3:09 PM
Thank you Arturo--much appreciate your visit and comments.
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