Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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March 30, 2024

"V" words Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Constance La France

FIRST PLACE 

Voyage

“You have no need to travel anywhere – journey within yourself. Enter a mine of rubies and bathe in the splendor of your own light.” By Rumi

A voyage from known to unknown…
From familiar to unfamiliar,
This universe, a mystifying puzzle,
How much we are able to decipher!

Childhood to adulthood…
Life's long journey,
Ebbs and flows of a movement
Towards meaning, or against the current,
Tumultuous mostly,
Joyous at times, painful often,
An ocean of fascinating experiences,
Waves of delightful memories 
Lapping on the shores of our senses! 

In ancient times, sailors and travellers embarked on 
Voyages to explore the mysteries of the world,
Fear of being perished, from hunger or thirst,
Angst of getting lost in tempestuous seas,
Could never bar those adventurous minds.

A river’s murmuring journey to the sea,
Where it meets the eventual destination,
Falling leaves get frenzied in ultimate euphoria,
Returning to the soil, their resting place final!
A candle melts and drips to its end
illuminating darkness!  

We all are on our voyage…
Only at a temporary harbour we pause,
Steer through blissful moments,
Sorrows and misery,
Heartbreak and despair,
We smile, we bleed, we mourn, 
Until we reach our infinite abode!

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Valsa George May 7, 2024 at 9:12 PM Life is a tortuous journey punctuated by moments of joy towards a final destination. We are interim travelers making a voyage . Through calm seas and rough seas we have to travel. Let us take things in their stride. A poem reflecting the thoughts of a seasoned and philosophical mind. Congratulations Mala on your well deserved win with this beautiful poem. Malabika Ray Choudhury May 8, 2024 at 6:27 AM Thank you so much, Dear Valsa - your comments are so thoughtful and inspiring! We were fortunate to enjoy a blissful life compared to many other souls in this world. Hope I am able to learn, create and live in harmony for the rest of the years. I enjoy reading many many exquisite poems by brilliant authors at this site - you are one of them, Dearest Poet. Love and best wishes ~

Constance La France April 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM Mala, congratulations on your win in my contest with this exceptional poem, I like the quote too, hugs Malabika Ray Choudhury April 7, 2024 at 4:44 PM Thank you, Constance. Your contests give me a chance to express many of my inner thoughts and feelings! I am humbled and honoured at your placement. Hugs ~

Paula Goldsmith April 7, 2024 at 10:43 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Voyage" write. Life is a voyage. We never know where it will take us.... Have a blessed day writing away........... Malabika Ray Choudhury April 8, 2024 at 4:32 PM Thank you, Paula. Truly appreciate your reading my poems. Your support is precious!

Joseph P. DiMino April 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM "An ocean of fascinating experiences, Waves of delightful memories Lapping on the shores of our senses! " Lovely description! "We smile, we bleed, we mourn, Until we reach our infinite abode!" Profound meditation. Well done. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM Thank you so much, Dear Joe! So delighted to receive your thoughtful comments. Life is a mysterious journey indeed!

Christina Bowring April 4, 2024 at 9:16 AM Dearest Mala, I so loved reading this from the quote right through to the last word. The reader is drawn in on the journey, the voyage of life, with you. ‘Lapping on the shores of our senses’ How true that we are all on our spiritual journey, our voyage of self discovery. I particularly love the last stanza. We navigate through both calm and rough seas with a guiding light showing us the way home if we keep our eyes and heart open. Such a beautiful write dear Mala as you are. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 4, 2024 at 3:47 PM Dearest Christina, Your comments are so precious and valuable - what else can a poet expect more than a thoughtful reflection? Many times I have this feeling of a spiritual journey - in my own surroundings, in my heart. Life is full of turbulence, still we want to live every moment the best way we can. Your comments inspire me, enlighten my thoughts, delight my feelings. Thank you for such a wonderful comment, Dear Poetess. Hugs and blessings ~ Christina Bowring April 4, 2024 at 9:17 AM Hugs and many blessings dear sweet friend. Xx

Darlene De Beaulieu April 3, 2024 at 4:08 PM Hello Mala, We are all on a voyage of sme sort. My fav. Friendship& Love,/Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu April 5, 2024 at 11:23 AM Hello Mala, Yes sometimes smooth sometimes difficult. Your welcome Mala. Love & Hugs. my dearest friend. Love & Hugs. Darlene/ Malabika Ray Choudhury April 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM Thank you, Darlene. I believe that too - we all are on a voyage - sometimes smooth, sometimes difficult. Your FAVE is so much appreciated! Love and Hugs, Dearest Friend.

Jay Narain April 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM Nice poem Mala. We are all on similar voyage. Malabika Ray Choudhury April 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM Thank you, Jay. Truly appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Kim Rodrigues March 31, 2024 at 2:38 PM A wonderful write, Mala! We travel mostly safe but the sailors of old took their lives in their hands. Bon voyage through life, sweet friend! Malabika Ray Choudhury March 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM I say that to you too, Kim - Bon voyage through life. Life is mostly charming, but for some, it becomes too hard to bear! Really appreciate your sweet and thoughtful words.

Silent One March 31, 2024 at 5:04 AM Your poem reminds us that we are all travelers on our own individual voyages, navigating through sorrows and joys, heartbreaks and blissful moments, until we reach our infinite abode. It speaks to the universal human experience of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of meaning in the journey of life. Malabika Ray Choudhury March 31, 2024 at 5:20 AM Thank you, Dear SO. This is how I feel about my life - try to avoid meaningless conflicts, and savour the sweet moments! Your comments are uplifting and inspiring, Dear Poet! Best wishes, always!