Swagger

The man is from Bronx, but plays in Manhattan Owns an old Chevy, but he drives like a Mercedes Sleeps in Quality Inn, but dreams in Ritz-Carlton Watch him flip his hair and float on thin air Jazz of the night, he's song of the dawn And in his every bounce blazes fire of romance He's the joy of summer in cool rain showers And exuberance of purple hydrangea flowers That's how he gambles and wins big in poker When daunting is life's hour, he does not cower Nothing is something and something is much more Despair's just a passing breeze, hope is forever A dreamer, he meets her, falls madly in love When for his Aston Martin, she bids a Ferrari Raising stake, all in he goes, vowing: "I love you" When, "me too" she says for she's a swagger too August 31, 2019 Swagger poetry contest Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Valsa George

Date: 3/17/2022 5:53:00 AM

This has a touch of humor ! So they are a pair made for each other ! Can he forever float in air... I doubt ! Really enjoyed the description of this man with much swagger ....! This differs from your usual writes with a totally challenging theme

Hello There

Date: 9/18/2019 11:53:00 PM

Loved this, Vijay. Brought a smile as you painted a vivid image of this character with much swagger and gave a small sampling of his life :)

Judy Ball

Date: 9/15/2019 11:38:00 AM

Excellent Vijay. Really well done. Great balance. Love it. God Bless, JB

Ann Foster

Date: 9/8/2019 10:05:00 AM

Excellent. Easy to see how its a winner. Ann

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/10/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thank you Ann.

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/7/2019 8:03:00 AM

Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your placement in the contest. Have a great weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/10/2019 2:05:00 PM

Thank you Alexis.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/7/2019 7:52:00 AM

I loved how you penned this Vijay. My fav line, which are many "He's the joy of summer in cool rain showers". Congrats on your win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/10/2019 2:05:00 PM

Thank you Jeanne.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/4/2019 5:48:00 PM

this is so delightful. YOu are really nailing it with the challenges, Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/6/2019 8:41:00 AM

Much appreciate Andrea--many thanks.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/4/2019 4:58:00 AM

what an adorable pirouette of words , vijay!.. swing it!...huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/4/2019 7:23:00 AM

Much appreciate my friend--many thanks, Nette.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/3/2019 4:13:00 PM

A really good take on this theme, Vijay! Him & Her....an excellent swaggering match...a swagger at first sight:) Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/4/2019 7:23:00 AM

Thank you Paul--much appreciate.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/3/2019 10:15:00 AM

What a delightful poem, Vijay! You are a master at description. Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/3/2019 12:54:00 PM

Thanks Janice--much appreciate.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/2/2019 9:03:00 AM

You write straight from from your heart always Vijay - guess it was fate for two swaggers to meet up - a very different write, absolutely awesome. Hugs, Jenny.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:42:00 PM

Yes indeed--they are meant for each other. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Jennifer--many thanks.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 9/1/2019 3:36:00 PM

The perfect bounce added joy to the good feel in each line and delighted me the whole way through. A good feeling poem that I happily embraced from start to finish. You and your pen are everybody's poetic friend. All the best ... CayCay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:41:00 PM

Always a delight when you visit CayCay..much appreciate your visit and comments..many thanks.

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/1/2019 3:18:00 PM

This is an excellent piece you penned, the story comes to life nicely through your words...very creative, full of strong imagery and perfectly worded to pull the reader along...loved this one! Superb poem! :) hugs (soup mail)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:40:00 PM

I am so happy to read your comments..you are so very kind, Sandy. Much appreciate..many thanks.

Silent One

Date: 9/1/2019 3:07:00 PM

Loving the swagger... great write for the contest..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:39:00 PM

Much appreciate Silent One--many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/1/2019 1:23:00 PM

A masterful and lovely rendition! Meticulously wonderful the choice of diction and the description of the dual personality! Certainly a FAV and an outshining win! The best of luck in the contest, dear Vijay.. A great pleasure to read! Deepest regards and blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:38:00 PM

You are so very kind..and your comments delightful, as ever. Much appreciate Besma..many thanks. A special thank you for your much treasured FAVE.

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/1/2019 5:57:00 AM

Lucky one...he's got his jackpot love... A happy swaggers delight...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:37:00 PM

They are meant for each other..many thanks Arturo--much appreciate.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/31/2019 7:58:00 PM

Hi Vijay, You penned a good entry for the contest theme. Swagger " recognizes" swagger. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:36:00 PM

Thank you Alexis..much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/31/2019 1:44:00 PM

He's one and "she's a swagger too" A Perfect Match it seems. Or, perhaps not. Just depends I guess. Two arrogant individuals together, is a recipe for disaster. Excellent writing Vijay! You can always create the moment, because you are an Artist with your words. ~ Brandy

Brandy Nicole
Date: 9/3/2019 11:35:00 AM

Boasting in a friendly way. Oh my!!! Flirting perhaps..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 9/2/2019 12:36:00 PM

They are boasting all the time in a friendly way though. Much appreciate your visit and comments, as always, Brandy..many thanks.