Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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There Was Silence

among green foliage and slender twigs, perched a graceful mellifluous Nightingale.
Chickadees, Robins, Orioles stopped their synchronised cadence of rhythmic tweets, in anticipation..
a tranquil silence fell in the forest, a quiet trance around...

tall majestic trees stopped swaying their aspiring  branches,
plants and shrubs and bushes softly emanated saffron scent,
rustling fragrant  breeze whispered lilac mystery,

chartreuse clouds stooped and gently touched the treetops,
tangerine twilight moon flickered ribbons of love,
ravishing flowers opened their petite petals blazing red blush in awe!

Nightingale  sang the most melodious song, sprinkling amber passion,
It sang a symphony pouring its heart, weaving
the story of eternal love and loss,
mesmerizing the audience with lavender dreams and hopes
a dazed forest stood still ...

                                     All hushed !

                         

                                 Written May 6, 2021
                                  POTW May 9, 2021
                   All Yours - June 22, 2021 -Brian Strand
                                      FIRST PLACE

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Barbara Peckham August 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM I can see why this placed first! It is so full of imagery and forms such lovely pictures in one's mind. It is really a tribute to the nightingale! Very creative!

Ann Peck June 24, 2021 at 9:18 AM Another gorgeous poem! Your words painted with an artist's brush!

Sam Kauffman June 23, 2021 at 12:26 PM What a wonderful build up of anticipation and yearning Mala. Beautiful use of color flowing through "lavender dreams and hopes," "amber passion" and "saffron scent" that carries your verses to the nightingale's full song in conclusion and the sunset! I so enjoyed these wonderfully creative lines. Congratulations dear friend. :) Blessings and a hug!

Christuraj Alex June 22, 2021 at 10:11 AM I am coming back to congratulate you. Your works are really great. Congratulations!

Kim Merryman May 15, 2021 at 9:10 AM Beautiful imagery, Mala! Congrats on POTW! Blessings, Kim M Malabika Ray Choudhury May 15, 2021 at 9:18 AM Thank you, Kim. Really appreciate you inspiring words.

Panagiota Romios May 14, 2021 at 4:16 PM Great poem.. Pamgie xx Malabika Ray Choudhury May 15, 2021 at 9:18 AM Thanks, Pamgie. Really appreciate.

Krish Radhakrishna May 14, 2021 at 10:58 AM Coming back to say- congrats on POTW!! Yes, I am glad this poem won! Keep up the good work!! Malabika Ray Choudhury May 14, 2021 at 1:46 PM Thank you, Krish. Really appreciate your inspiring words - so kind of you. I am trying to learn from this community of talented poets. Warm wishes ~ Mala

L Milton Hankins May 13, 2021 at 11:36 AM Beautiful poem, Mala. Truly worthy of POTW. Congratulations! Malabika Ray Choudhury May 13, 2021 at 3:41 PM Thank you, Milton. Really appreciate your inspiring words.

Christuraj Alex May 11, 2021 at 11:52 PM So Sweet!

Beryl Edmonds May 10, 2021 at 6:50 PM Congratulations on poem of the week Malabika, a wonderful picture you’ve painted with words and a nightingale sang too, how beautiful… Belle Malabika Ray Choudhury May 10, 2021 at 6:55 PM Dear Belle, Your comments are so inspiring! Really appreciate your lovely comment. Hugs ~ Mala

Rama Balasubramanian May 10, 2021 at 12:16 PM I have posted my poem - Melodious sunset from my balcony. Thanks for the inspiration. Take care Malabika Ray Choudhury May 10, 2021 at 6:54 PM Glad to know you posted your sunset poem. Look forward to reading it. Love ~ Mala

Debjani Mitra May 10, 2021 at 10:16 AM Aha...what a beauty... symphony of words creating music of silence Malabika Ray Choudhury May 10, 2021 at 6:53 PM Thank you, Debjani. I am inspired with your lovely comments. Love ~ Mala

Brandy Nicole May 9, 2021 at 7:35 PM "a dazed forest stood still ... All hushed !" Such a beautiful moment to behold. The images you paint are simply breathtaking. I feel at peace. Congratulations Malabika, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy Malabika Ray Choudhury May 10, 2021 at 6:52 PM Thank you, Brandy. Really appreciate your lovely inspiring words. Love ~ Mala

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2021 at 2:26 PM Mala, This beautiful poem is very deserving of poem of the week! Congratulations. You share the divine beauty of nature in this outstanding piece. I am saving it to my Faves my friend. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day. Blessings xxoo Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 2:52 PM Thank you so much, Dear Poet. I am honoured and humbled. In your faves? That's so exciting, Connie! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Paula Goldsmith May 9, 2021 at 10:58 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. A "Beautiful" bird write. I can hear them singing. Have a blessed day.................. Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 2:53 PM Thank you so much, Paula. I love watching birds and listening to their songs - sounds like you too. Love and hugs ~ Mala

Anitha Jayasankar May 9, 2021 at 9:12 AM I feel like am in the middle of the forest... in silence... listening to the soulful melody of the nightingale.. a symphony so sweet...to its story of eternal love... So amazing my friend... Back here with congratulations on your POTW... Hugs... ~ Ani Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 9:52 AM Thank you so much, Ani. I am delighted to know you enjoyed the tranquil moment of the poem. The theme inspires many beautiful moments of joy and serenity. Love and hugs ~ Mala

Rama Balasubramanian May 9, 2021 at 8:17 AM This is simply awesome. A beautiful take on the prompt. Was wondering what to write, your poem inspired me. Now I will write about sunset I watch daily. Before sunset all birds chirp, after sunset there is silence. Thanks for the inspiration. May God bless you with many more such wonderful writes. Take care, Also congratulations, enjoy the honour. Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM Oh Rama, how sweet of you! You are a talented poet yourself - I read your poems often. But I am delighted to know that this poem has inspired you. I will be looking forward to seeing your poem on sunset. You are right - that is a lovely quiet moment to capture! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2021 at 7:45 AM What a superb choice for POTW! Congrats! Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 9:47 AM Thank you so much, Richard. Appreciate your inspiring comment.

Tom Cunningham May 9, 2021 at 6:50 AM Love the imagery in your well written verse Malabika. Congrats on POTW, enjoy the honour. Tom Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 6:53 AM Thank you so much, Tom, for your kind words. I am honoured and humbled. BW ~ Mala

JC Brul May 9, 2021 at 6:12 AM Back with BIG CONGRATULATIONS for this honour ( POEM OF THE WEEK). This magical poem deserves this accolade. Keep coming. Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 6:38 AM Thank you so much, Dear JCB. I am honoured and humbled! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Constance La France May 9, 2021 at 6:06 AM Mala, so beautifully penned and magical, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE WEEK enjoy the honor, a Fav, love _Constance Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 6:25 AM Thanks, Constance. Yes, such an honour - I am humbled! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Jan Allison May 9, 2021 at 5:55 AM a delight to read Malabika, many congrats on POTW:-) hugs jan xx Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 6:23 AM Thanks, Jan. True - such an honour! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Tania Kitchin May 9, 2021 at 5:36 AM Beautiful imagery, I love birds, Congratulations on POTW Malabika! Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 5:48 AM Thanks, Tania. I wouldn't know unless you told me - it's an honour. Love ~ Mala

Christuraj Alex May 8, 2021 at 4:33 PM Beautiful composition on Nature. Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 5:51 AM Thank you so much, Dear Poet. Appreciate your inspiring comment. BW ~ Mala

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 8, 2021 at 12:19 PM The silence of your exquisite poem is eloquent in its beauty, Mala. This is in my faves. Blessings, Evelyn Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2021 at 5:50 AM Thank you so much, Evelyn. In your faves? It's such an honour! So delighted you liked the poem. Appreciate your inspiring comments. Love ~ Mala

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