This Old Oak-Tree Smiling Through My Balcony

This old oak-tree smiling through my balcony
Sways and swings cheerily, a happy emissary,
Budding new vigor upon tiny greenish leaves
Adorning exuberance of idyllic new morning, 
Quivering golden-beams on dawning of spring.

When the sun rises, blushing mauve feelings,
Its gentle oscillations fetch tender sensibilities
Inviting sparrows to grace the stage of robins
In spontaneous outburst of ceremonial music--
Chirping, twittering, singing for the hatchlings.
  
As summer of my mind churns wistful stories,
Its white blossoms waltz tender warm breeze
And leaves flutter merrily, twirling to comfort me
When thoughts bygone nudge parched vagaries
Engrossed in realm of burned-out memories.

When autumn turns green into fiery-red leaves
As ruby sundown glitters on amethyst evening
And gusty winds rustle-in endlessly, ferociously,
Whirling flying colors, floating crimson revelries;
A few remnants cling-on, loath to forsake me.

Yet, brazenly I gaze away, ignoring its appeal
When harsh winter shudders essence of its being,
Quivering, shivering bare-skinned branches;
Staying beguiled instead on top of frozen hills
Where sunset articulates ochre-tinged themes.

May 26, 2020
Poem of the day on May 28, 2020
Placed 2nd: Brian's Choice Y Contest
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George Avatar
December 19, 2021 at 4:49 AM
I love the changes to the tree with the change of seasons. Of all I enjoyed the lines describing the oak tree with the onset of Autumn !"As ruby sundown glitters on amethyst evening And gusty winds rustle-in endlessly, ferociously, Whirling flying colors, floating crimson revelries; A few remnants cling-on, loath to forsake me.'' Who can bring in a more enchanting image! Indeed a delight !
Crabtree Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 12:51 PM
Sounds like a beautiful view, Victor :)
Ball Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 6:25 AM
Beautifully described . A well deserved POTD. I thoroughly enjoyed this. God Bless my friend. JB
Pandit Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 5:40 PM
Thank you Judy--much appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 6:41 PM
you have such a way with words. Wonderful alliteration and imagery. And a POTD too! Big congrats, Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 5:40 PM
Much appreciate, Andrea--many thanks.
One Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 10:38 AM
Just returning to congratulate you on POTD...Great choice...
Pandit Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 5:35 PM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 1:08 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Autumn with all of its beautiful colors before the dead of winter. I love to watch the leaves as they keep changing colors. Enjoy your win and day.........
Pandit Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 3:28 PM
Much appreciate Paula--many thanks.
Laurie Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 8:33 PM
G'day Vijay … congrats on your POTD Vijay. Leaves are such an attraction. We watch them turn from lime green through the rustic colours of autumn and that is a beautiful sight to surround us - thanks Vijay - Lindsay
Pandit Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 6:03 AM
Much appreciate Lindsay, your visit and comments--many thanks.
Sharp Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 12:32 PM
Back with congratulations on POTD, well deserved, my friend.
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Thank you for the return visit, Lawrence--much appreciate my friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 11:34 AM
Congratulations on having this gorgeous beauty of the seasons honored with POTD Vijay! It is very worthy of the honor my friend. I loved it! Blessings xxoo
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Much appreciate my friend--many thanks for your kind remarks.
Daniel Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 8:52 AM
Simply stunning poetry, Vijay:)
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 9:08 AM
So very kind of you, Jo--much appreciate--many thanks.
Canerdy Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 8:03 AM
Superb use of personification, Vijay. A lovely poem from your pen! Janice
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 9:07 AM
Thank you Janice--much appreciate.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:44 AM
So many beautiful and vivid images you have shared, Vijay. I didn't just see each season, I felt each season! A belated congrats :) Rhonda xx
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 9:07 AM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Rhonda--many thanks.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:22 AM
Ecstatic verse depicting a phantasmagoria of imagery dearest, Vijay. Uplifting and inspiring. Blessings!
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:42 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Mcgee Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 11:16 PM
Sweet perfection Vijay...beautifully penned. My fav line "as ruby sundown glitters on amethyst evening" I have that picture in my head to send me to bed tonight. Congratulations on your honor of POtD
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:41 AM
So glad to read your comments, Jeanne--much appreciate--many thanks.
Williams Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 9:59 PM
Impeccable and a unique style all of your own Vijay. A Master Poet, you are truly one of the best . Congratulations on your well deserved POTD my dear friend....Maria Hugs
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:40 AM
So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate your kind feedback, as always. Many many thanks.
Watt Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 8:07 PM
Vijay, very nice ode to your oak tree. I liked your line, "When the sun rises, blushing mauve feelings" and so many more. Congratulations on your selection as POTD! Best regards, John
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Much appreciate John your visit and lovely comments, Many thanks. Regards.
Kauffman Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM
Thank you for taking us through the seasons in the life of your oak "happy emissary" of change and in our own lives. Lovely images as always! Congratulations on your win! High five!
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 7:38 AM
Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Sam--many thanks.
Short Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:44 PM
Very beautiful descriptions and makes me look forward to seeing the changing for the seasons.
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Adrianne--many thanks.
Proxenos Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Vijay, what better way to win this honor than by describing the four seasons of the year. Congratulations my friend on POTD. Blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate your kind remarks.
Smith Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 12:46 PM
Wonderful work my Friend, congratulations for your POTD honor, well deserved...
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments Charlie--many thanks.
La France Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Vijay, congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honor, FAV !! _Constance
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:29 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Constance--many thanks. A FAVE from you is quite an honor--special thanks.
Gilmour Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Delighted to see you have been honoured with POTD Vijay for your most beautiful poetry ~ congratulations my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:28 PM
So very kind of you Ann--much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks.
Nicole Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 11:42 AM
If I want to escape in the beauty and magic of every season- all I need to do is curl your poetry softly around me. Congratulations Vijay, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Much appreciate your return visit and kind remarks, Brandy--many thanks.
Michael Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Congratulations Vijay on POTD...A lovely write my friend
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.
Wanter Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 9:58 AM
You are very good at this, Vijay. Congratulations!
Pandit Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Much appreciate SW--many thanks for your visit and comments.
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