Vijay Pandit Poet Personification

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Voice of the Last Acorn

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People amble by in view of the placid lake
Mesmerized by horizon adorning scarlet
While not far from the Oak tree, I stealthily lay
Enthralled in musical repertoire of Blue Jays
As squirrels run wild in a purposeful race
And searching for food woodpeckers peck.

Trust me when I say they are no friends--
One by one they devoured my mates
And now here I am, the only one left--
Thanks to the kid who curiously picked me
And threw me away in callous disdain
Landing in a pit just a few yards from the lake
Still within grace of the golden daybreak.

My endurance burned in hot summer days
And resilience ached in stormy, rainy haze
Till cooler nights met dewy vibrant dawns
As resplendent vistas autumn witnessed
And falling colors floated in evening breeze
Burying me in cloak of fiery-red leaves
For semblance of warmth in winter forlorn.

In misery of wet, cold my core utterly soaked
As I almost lost hope of sanguine heart echoes
Until aura of life the young spring invoked
When my roots formed, sprouting new growth
And slowly I up-rose in a delightful world
Marveling rising skies of ruby brushstrokes.

April 24, 2020
HM: Strand Pick H Contest
The last acorn poetry contest
Sponsor: John Lawless

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Joseph May August 23, 2023 at 9:49 AM Wonderful writ Vijay, I especially liked the third stanza..

Angela Crabtree October 9, 2020 at 4:29 PM Now when I see a squirrel gathering acorns, I will remember your wonderful poem :) ~Angie

Aditi Mishra May 12, 2020 at 2:28 PM "And falling colors floated in evening breeze, Burying me in cloak of fiery-red leaves"...must say the thoughts picture the beauty of a wandering mind at dusk beautifully. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu May 12, 2020 at 1:14 PM Hello Vijay Pandit, so the acorn ended up to grow into a tree. I am happy to read this ending. Enjo your day my friend.

Jim Dunlap May 11, 2020 at 6:14 PM I. love it. Good job. Beau travail. Vijay Pandit May 12, 2020 at 7:34 AM Many thanks. Much appreciate.

Timothy Hicks May 5, 2020 at 5:42 PM Littered with poignant images in a story of endurance against the harsh elements ... this contest sure did inspire you it seems! "ruby brushstrokes" and "golden daybreak" some of my favorite moments in the poem. I've read quite a few good ones in this contest, but it's no doubt you have a great contender here. Vijay Pandit May 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM I am delighted by your visit and comments Tim--much appreciate --many thanks.

Paul Callus May 2, 2020 at 1:36 PM Striking and beautiful narrative, personification and imagery, Vijay. The resilience of the last acorn is to be admired and copied. ~Regards // paul Vijay Pandit May 2, 2020 at 1:41 PM Much appreciate Paul--many thanks.

Constance La France May 1, 2020 at 10:28 AM Vijay, congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest _ Constance Vijay Pandit May 1, 2020 at 12:33 PM Much appreciate, Constance--many thanks.

Sam Kauffman April 30, 2020 at 11:04 PM Every emotion evoked in this poetic story of life emerging, Vijay. Really lovely work with your always vibrant imagery! Congratulations! Vijay Pandit May 1, 2020 at 12:32 PM Thank you Sam--much appreciate.

Andrea Dietrich April 27, 2020 at 4:37 PM hey, I see Connie faved it too. I hope it climbs onto the best poems list for the month! Vijay Pandit April 28, 2020 at 8:23 AM Much appreciate Andrea your return visit--many thanks.

Harry Horsman April 27, 2020 at 12:44 AM Wow, Vijay absolutely stunning poetry..Stay Safe, My friend..Harry Vijay Pandit April 27, 2020 at 7:19 AM So kind of you Harry--much appreciate--many thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2020 at 7:33 PM I don't know how anyone could write a more lovely poem than this one Vijay! I am blown away! Your personification of the last acorn glows with emotion and makes one aware that life is honored in plant life with a sentient spirit of God's creation and how miraculous it is. I am putting this into my Faves. What a wonderful poet you are! Blessings Connie xxoo Vijay Pandit April 27, 2020 at 7:18 AM That is such a nice feedback to read my friend--especially from a gifted writer that you are. Much appreciate Connie--many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Andrea Dietrich April 25, 2020 at 8:21 PM omg, Vijay. BEST one I have seen in the contest. FAVE. Vijay Pandit April 26, 2020 at 7:03 AM That is so special, coming from a TOP poetess on Soup. Much appreciate the kind remarks, Andrea. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Heidi Sands April 25, 2020 at 4:37 PM Wow Vijay. This poem is amazing. Interesting, I saw piles of acorns in my yard today. You have written this so well. A Fav :) Vijay Pandit April 26, 2020 at 7:00 AM So very kind of you my friend. Glad you are feeling better. Much appreciate, as always--many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAVE.

Jan Allison April 25, 2020 at 3:50 PM fabulous personification Vijay!!:-) I especially like the final stanza and your wonderful imagery:) hugs Jan xx Vijay Pandit April 26, 2020 at 6:59 AM Honored by your visit and kind remarks, Jan. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Lonna Blodgett April 25, 2020 at 11:45 AM I have fallen in love with world little acorn! Beautifully written. Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 3:14 PM So nice to hear from a gifted writer. Much appreciate your visit and comments Lonna--many thanks.

Jenish Somadas April 25, 2020 at 11:07 AM Wonderful again.. No better personification I couldn't find.. Great write Vijay.. Good luck.. Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 3:13 PM Much appreciate Jenish--many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos April 25, 2020 at 10:33 AM This personification poem is one of the cutest, sweetest poems I have ever read, beside your amazing craftsmanship which brought this talented write together - a certain win my friend. Blessings and safe thoughts from across the pond, Blessings, Jennifer. Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 3:12 PM Always a pleasure to read your kind words, Jennifer. Much appreciate--many thanks. Stay safe my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 25, 2020 at 7:22 AM Each time you write on nature matters my friend, Vijay, is like composing a symphony of beauty comparable to that of Mozart or of Beethoven! Great imagery displayed in great verses. Good luck my friend. Stay healthy. Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:22 AM What a wonderful comment from a renowned poet. Much appreciate my friend..many thanks.

Lawrence Sharp April 25, 2020 at 6:17 AM Great write, Vijay, very creative; one of your finest, my friend. Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:21 AM That is so very kind. Much appreciate Lawrence--many thanks. Hope all is well--looking forward to your poems soon.

Suzanne Delaney April 25, 2020 at 4:05 AM Such a beautiful story of regeneration and the miracle of nature, Vijay: Your words are flowing on a beautiful theme. So good to read you today. Hugs, SuZ Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:20 AM Haven't seen your poems lately, SuZ. So glad to hear from you. Much appreciate..many thanks.

Brandy Nicole April 24, 2020 at 9:33 PM Yes!! There is always hope, even for one as simple as the acorn. It is the circle of life. Your thoughts take me there in the moment. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:19 AM So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate Brandy--many thanks.

Janice Canerdy April 24, 2020 at 6:07 PM Inspirational story with vivid description, Vijay. Janice Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:18 AM Thank you Janice--much appreciate.

Tom Cunningham April 24, 2020 at 4:46 PM Loved your story of the humble acorn Vijay, when all hope was lost nature took over and gave new life and over time become a majestic Oak. Good luck. Stay safe Tom Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:18 AM Much appreciate Tom--many thanks. Yes--we are all being careful...you do the same.

Sandra Adams April 24, 2020 at 4:21 PM such vivid imagery... love the story told within... as an acorn you sprouted beautifully as a poem, your words are equally beautiful Vijay... best wishes in the contest...i can see this one on top! Gorgeous write :) hugs Vijay Pandit April 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM Thank you my friend for your kind feedback. Much appreciate, Sandy--many thanks.