Vijay Pandit Poet Personification

The Mockingbird

I recognize a tune from album of your songs
And listen intently to impressionist sounds
As you hop scotch from branch to branch
Like a child all excited, frolicking in playground
Peeking from behind shamrock green leaves
Singing of love in blossoms of dogwood tree,

As you tease a female, flapping your round wings
Showing off white patches, revealing breasts
Pointing curved beak to articulate a message
In verses of romance, courting your soul mate
Inviting her to celebrate the visions of spring.

A prolific singer, you mimic songs of blue jays,
Woof-woof of dogs, and croaks of hiding frogs,
Wailing screams of sirens on ambulance moving fast
And hasty beeping shrills of my alarm clock;
Reserving your very best for ardent mating calls
Choreographing dance-moves fit for wedding halls

As you seduce a female on youthful virgin date,

Aspiring to one more voice, one more etiquette
Adding to repertoire another song of desires 
Pursuing next newness, next chase to happiness.

June 30, 2019
Placed 4th:Pick a title, volume 6, personification contest by Edward Ibeh
Title chosen--The Mockingbird
HM: Strand choice 3 contest by Brian Strand

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Valsa George January 3, 2022 at 3:39 AM Simply amazing ! I am swept off my feet by the beauty of your imagery."As you hop scotch from branch to branch Like a child all excited, frolicking in playground"....What apt comparison. Thanks for the delight you give each time.

Angela Crabtree November 17, 2020 at 1:58 PM Birds are so interesting to watch. A wonderful write, Vijay :)

Richard Lamoureux August 2, 2019 at 8:42 AM What a lovely way to start my day. Vijay Pandit August 3, 2019 at 3:17 PM Much appreciate--many thanks, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2019 at 6:04 AM I see this poem has been very popular. It's a very entertaining one. I see a congrats. So it looks like it was a win. Good for u! Vijay Pandit August 3, 2019 at 3:17 PM Many thanks, Andrea.

Linda Milgate July 28, 2019 at 6:46 PM Really enjoyed this, such good descriptive work eally nicely done. some good rhyming as well. Vijay Pandit July 28, 2019 at 7:32 PM Much appreciate Linda--many thanks.

Nette Onclaud July 27, 2019 at 6:49 PM you're back ... and with a brilliant work that defines your style, vijay... very nice!..huggs Vijay Pandit July 28, 2019 at 7:31 PM Much appreciate, Nette..many thanks.

Silent One July 27, 2019 at 6:48 AM You did this very well, described the mockingbird very well.. Vijay Pandit July 27, 2019 at 3:03 PM Much appreciate, SO--many thanks.

CayCay Godwin July 27, 2019 at 1:54 AM I thoroughly enjoyed your delightful poem with engaging imagery and wording! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Vijay Pandit July 27, 2019 at 3:02 PM Thanks for the visit and the kind remarks CayCay..much appreciate.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 26, 2019 at 3:27 PM - Such flirtation could make any young virgin blush and her heart beat ... a beautiful winning poems Vijay ... congratulations :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit July 27, 2019 at 3:02 PM Very kind of you Ann-Lise..many thanks.

Ann Foster July 26, 2019 at 10:44 AM courting your soul... lovely words.. just lovely.. Ann Vijay Pandit July 27, 2019 at 3:01 PM Thank you Ann..much appreciate.

Kim Rodrigues July 25, 2019 at 6:57 PM A cute personification certainly person-like. Vijay Pandit July 26, 2019 at 8:06 AM Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Paul Callus July 25, 2019 at 3:11 PM The mockingbird is a prolific talker/singer, Vijay, while you are a prolific writer! Excellent personification. Regards // paul Vijay Pandit July 25, 2019 at 4:20 PM You are so kind my friend--much appreciate ..many thanks. Regards.

Smita Kulkarni July 25, 2019 at 12:34 PM Such a sweet poem Vijay! Great description of the vivacity of the mocking bird! Loved reading it! -Smita Vijay Pandit July 25, 2019 at 2:46 PM So very kind of you Smita..much appreciate..many thanks.

Suzanne Delaney July 24, 2019 at 7:55 PM Hi Vijay: Love your Mocking bird poem, Very descriptive. Hugs, SuZ Vijay Pandit July 25, 2019 at 2:46 PM Thank you SuZ..much appreciate.

Robertina B. July 24, 2019 at 6:41 AM A belated congratulations on your win, Vijay.. I enjoyed your Magnifient personification.. You penned it smoothly !! Well described and imagery is excellent.. Have a blessed day, my friend.. Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:28 AM Much appreciate Robertina..many thanks for your visit and comments.

Robert Lindley July 23, 2019 at 10:37 AM Exceptional poetry my friend.. A. Fav... Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:28 AM An honor to read your comments, Robert..many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAVE.

Brandy Nicole July 20, 2019 at 8:13 PM Congratulations Vijay, on this win!! :) Brandy Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:27 AM Much appreciate the return visit--many thanks, Brandy.

Edward Ibeh July 20, 2019 at 11:26 AM A wonderful poem with amazing imagery, Vijay:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:26 AM Thank you Edward..much appreciate.

M. L. Kiser July 9, 2019 at 5:35 PM This is so amazingly colorful in imagery. Beautiful, smooth pen. Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:26 AM Much appreciate MLK..many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos July 3, 2019 at 2:09 PM Such an awesome poem Vijay - a mocking bird, true to its name, mimicking sounds, but reserving his best dance, verse and plumage for an ardent love! This I certainly will fav. Such an amazing imagination you have have Vijay - kudos dear friend. Hugs Jennifer. Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:26 AM Delighted by your feedback my friend..many thanks, Jennifer. And special thank you for the FAVE.

Connie Marcum Wong July 2, 2019 at 12:12 AM This was delightful Vijay! I love to watch the mating dances of birds they are so entertaining. Birds are very intelligent. My daughter has an African grey parrot that knows over a thousand words. He always says good morning or good night at the proper hour. xxoo : ) Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:25 AM A joy it must be to hear the parrot every day..much enjoyed reading your comment Connie..many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri July 1, 2019 at 6:16 PM You write meticulously in depth.. You depict in beauty the spirit of Nature.. decoding in an amazing poetry the language of birds! Weaving a poetic personification that lends itself to many layers of readings.. Always an honour to read up to you, dear Vijay, as you always raise your poetry above the norm and the expected.. another fave for its beauty! My deepest regards and blessings. Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:23 AM Always a pleasure to read your analysis..much appreciate Besma..many thanks. And special thank you for the FAVE.

Joseph May July 1, 2019 at 3:28 PM Beautifully written Vijay... Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 8:22 AM Much appreciate Joseph..many thanks.

Alexis Y. July 1, 2019 at 7:18 AM Hi Vijay, You've penned such a well written write. Good content and imagery. I wish you best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit July 1, 2019 at 7:34 AM Haven't seen your poems in a while Alexis..much appreciate your visit and cheerful comments..many thanks.

Brandy Nicole June 30, 2019 at 10:04 PM In nature, animals express moments of love- in so many amazing ways. With a proud look, a captivating melody. Bold movements. It is truly mesmerizing. "Like a child all excited, frolicking in playground" Exactly Vijay!!! This thought brings a smile. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit July 1, 2019 at 7:32 AM Enjoyed reading your lovely comments, Brandy..you are always so very kind. Much appreciate..many thanks.

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