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November 30, 2024

"How My First Poem Was Born" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: JCB BRUL

FIRST PLACE

Under Canopy Of Stars

glittering fireflies 
chirruped a passionate verse
as I waited for
beloved with trembling heart
under canopy of stars
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Thomas Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I can see why that would inspire poetry Mala. Very nice :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Congrats. Loved the romance of this
Alex Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Your first poem was born so romantically. Hearing from you after a long time. Congratulations!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Dear Christuraj, I was thinking of you and missing your poems for a while. Did you take a break? I am enjoying others' poems, but was not very active - I was working on a memoir project by our local arts council. I am going to travel soon to India - hope we stay in touch. Love and blessings~
Brul Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Lovely imagery especially the last line.Thank you for sharing the passionate beginning of your poetic journey, dear Mala . Congratulations and stay creative! ^___^ JCB
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Dear JCB, Thank you so much for the placement. I am honoured and humbled! You are a great sponsor - the exciting themes really speak to me!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Both are great. Up to you... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day..........
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Thank you, Paula, for reading both. Appreciate your kind support.
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Yours is so lovely and romantic. One of my favorites so far, Mala
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Truly appreciate your uplifting words! Love ~
One Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 11:12 AM
A lovely tanka.. I really like how you approached this..
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Thank you, Dear SO. Your comment is so much appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Very nice. This contest idea was brilliant!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Thanks, Dear Andrea. True.
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