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Under the Mango Tree

By my red tiled house stands a mango tree Beneath it I cherish my treasured memories Where cows merrily roam and cattle graze As morning sky scintillates in marigold rays Face of innocent days I spent in tiny village Amid rice fields gracing serene landscapes Watching crops grow from seeds to harvests Playing game of cricket and idling in silliness From dawn till dusk, ambling with friends Venturing out coyly, exploring night’s secrets Walking dusty roads holding kerosine lamps Strolling like silhouettes on dark river banks Floating young emotions on giggling streams Stealing kiss of love, choreographing dreams As we told stories spinning moonlit wizardry Listening to wilderness strumming wild music By my red tiled house, under the mango tree Where eternally lie my childhood memories January 13, 2021 Placed 1st: Your choice (44) contest by Brian Strand Placed 5th: Good old days contest by Mystic Rose Rose

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Anil Deo

Date: 1/14/2022 9:28:00 PM

You did it, Vijay. I see U live in America, and we both lived our mango trees, perhaps Neem and Tulsi, too. I climbed mango trees even in my 50s near Escombe in South Africa, with Gopala, my sister's only son. We made precious memories. My thx for "marigold rays" . U guessed it, we HV those in Africa

Valsa George

Date: 11/30/2021 7:50:00 PM

How I am taken back to my own childhood! In my serene village, all around our house, there were mango trees here and there. Except playing cricket, all other memories are mine too. Lovely penning of an idyllic childhood. Thank you Vijay for sharing these precious memories

Angela Crabtree

Date: 1/22/2021 8:56:00 AM

Wonderful memories to hold on to. Hope you have a great weekend, Vijay :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2021 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Angela--much appreciate.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 1/21/2021 2:38:00 PM

your pen really has moonlit wizardry beautifully painted

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2021 5:48:00 AM

Thank you Liam--much appreciate.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/20/2021 8:53:00 PM

Such beauty!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/21/2021 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/19/2021 3:34:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Vijay, looking forward to your next poem.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/20/2021 5:45:00 AM

Much appreciate Vienna--many thanks.

Judy Ball

Date: 1/19/2021 2:28:00 PM

Ah my friend those are the best times. Wish I could return to those days. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/20/2021 5:44:00 AM

Much appreciate Judy--many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/17/2021 10:49:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this warm and comforting poem, Vijay. It's clear how much you loved the red house and the mango tree. So many memories come flooding forth, all beautifully described. Wonderful poetry, my friend! Hugs, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2021 3:49:00 PM

Always a joy to read your lovely feedback my friend. Much appreciate, Carolyn--many thanks.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/17/2021 9:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a "Wonderful" story/write with great memories. You were very lucky. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...............

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2021 9:52:00 AM

Much appreciate Paula--many thanks.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/17/2021 8:24:00 AM

Beautiful! A true winner in the 'Good Old Days' of childhood memory. Such a grand read. Sincerely, Brian

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2021 9:51:00 AM

Thank you Brian--much appreciate.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/17/2021 5:10:00 AM

Dear Vijay, I always wondered what it would be like to have a mango so near to me. How it would taste right away rather then waiting for the truck to bring it to my City. Now I know. Thank you for sharing this lovely jewel, congrats on the win and thankyou for joining.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2021 6:47:00 AM

Appreciate your kind remarks and many thanks for holding contests, Vienna. It's not easy to be a judge.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/16/2021 9:24:00 PM

A poem of sheer loveliness, Vijay, love to join you in a game of cricket one day.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/17/2021 6:46:00 AM

Thank you Harry--much appreciate. Wouldn't that be lovely--but, as I recall you are now in Australia and I am in the US.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/16/2021 6:44:00 AM

This is so lovely--moving and vividly descriptive, nostalgia at its best, Vijay! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2021 4:18:00 PM

Appreciate the kind remarks, Janice--many thanks.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/16/2021 6:35:00 AM

I just love this Vijay! A FAV for me. This sounds so nice :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2021 4:18:00 PM

So very kind of you Heidi. Much appreciate your lovely feedback. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/16/2021 6:12:00 AM

Good morning Vijay, praying your stay healthy, every day, Thank you for stopping by, all the best to you and your family.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2021 4:17:00 PM

Much appreciate, Vienna--many thanks.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/15/2021 7:19:00 PM

I like the setting, and the scene if true is beautiful memories. Great poem, Vijay. Hugs Eve

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/16/2021 4:16:00 PM

Thank you Eve--much appreciate.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/15/2021 1:48:00 PM

I enjoy poems like this one, Vijay; we get transported to another time and age....you hold on to so many lovely memories. ~ Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/15/2021 3:27:00 PM

Much appreciate Paul--many thanks for your visit and comments. Regards.

Joseph May

Date: 1/15/2021 11:28:00 AM

'Spinning stories in moonlit wizardry', Well written Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/15/2021 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2021 4:56:00 PM

This is beautiful imagery and so nostalgic!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/15/2021 3:26:00 PM

Much appreciate your kind remarks, Andrea--many thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2021 8:20:00 AM

- The precious childhood memories ... beautifully written, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2021 8:35:00 AM

Indeed they are. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Anne-Lise. Many many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/14/2021 7:39:00 AM

Nothing beautifies more a tree than the memories of a child that grew under its shade! A much refreshing descriptive narration dearest, friend, Vijay! Blessings!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2021 8:34:00 AM

So true my friend--some memories are very special. Glad you stopped by with delightful comments. Much appreciate. Many thanks, Demetrios.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/14/2021 3:55:00 AM

This is beautifully done... expressed a heart full. God bless you always

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2021 6:06:00 AM

Thank you Gina. Much appreciate your kind feedback.

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/13/2021 9:12:00 PM

Your title alone got me excited. It’s my favorite fruit in the world and I grew up on it. They grew them all over the islands, and I used to climb them. Lol!.. Anyways, Vijay, absolutely beautiful poem. I love love it :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2021 6:05:00 AM

Those memories of eating delightfully sweet mangoes are very special. Glad you too cherished them on your island. Thank you my friend for your kind remarks. Much appreciate, Akkina.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/13/2021 7:58:00 PM

"Beneath that Mango Tree, I cherish my treasured memories" I am wrapping this thought gently around me. You paint such vivid images my dear sweet friend. I am smiling along with you. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. :) Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2021 6:01:00 AM

Many thanks my dear friend. Always happy to read your kind remarks. Much appreciate, Brandy.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/13/2021 2:49:00 PM

Happy memories for sure Vijay, now I've got that song playing in my head. Beautiful write. Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2021 6:00:00 AM

Thank you Tom. Much appreciate, as always.