Wake Up My Heart

In the winter of my mind
my heart remains frozen,
memories sweet still unwind
love long forgotten.

Oh, how I remember
such romantic sunsets,
when we held the moon
in enchanting embrace!

Something did sway 
as love soon blossomed,
and left my ambiance
recklessly abandoned.

Flowers in my heart
will curl up and die,
if not awakened soon
by a vibrant butterfly.

Don't come knocking
if you don't wish to stay,
don't hurt my feelings,
mean what you say.

Bring back the persona
that once gleamed,
burning fire in your flame
that has since dimmed.

I see your silhouette
longing for passion,
I'll open the door
if I see true compassion.

Arrive at the sundown
to whisper in my air,
like the nocturnal moth
circles the moonflower.

You'll need to reignite
visions that fell apart,
to thaw frozen feelings
and wake up my heart.

Placed 3rd
October, 17, 2017
Wake Up My Heart
Sponsor: Julie Leigh Rodeheaver
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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George Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 9:20 AM
Love gone dim can blaze up anytime in future. Lovely penning, Vijay ! Your poems on love are very close to real life and they show the natural ebb and flow of love....
Michael Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 5:59 AM
I want to wish you a dream come true on this Christmas day...and to thank you for being a friend here...It's a blessing to share poetry with you...again...I wish you a dream come true, Vijay
Pandit Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 6:21 AM
Many thanks Arturo..I share your sentiments..have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Negron Flores Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Beautiful poem Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Thank you Nayda!
Gupta Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 6:57 AM
Lovely images ... Lovely read
Pandit Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Thanks Probir!
Canerdy Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 11:52 AM
Lovely, moving piece, Vijay--CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 1:44 PM
Thank you Janice!
La France Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Vijay, congratulations on your win with this outstanding and beautifully penned poem!
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Thank you BW!
One Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:06 AM
Congrats Vijay... This is an excellent poem..
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Thank you Silent One!
Warrior Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 10:24 AM
A great entry and a great win Vijay...and see you soon my friend...god bless...^WW^
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Thank you WW!
Roper Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 6:47 PM
Vijay, congratulations on your win well done.. :) Hugs Eve ~`*
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:46 AM
Thank you Eve!
Trifiatis Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 8:02 AM
Love never dies but waits the moment when we are true to ourselves so as to regenerate our being and reach higher grounds of glory! You see my friend, soon the dawn comes!
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:45 AM
Thank you Demetrios!
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October 18, 2017 at 7:41 PM
This poem is a gem, Vijay! I really love the rhythm and flow. Your pen speaks from the heart. Shimmering imagery ... very elegantly expressed. Many beautiful phrases throughout, my friend. An instant classic and going in the fave file for sure. Gold star poetry. Love and more love always.
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:45 AM
Thank you Freddie!
Gupta Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 9:56 AM
A nice poem ...
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Probir!
One Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 5:20 AM
Beautiful poem my friend... Have a nice break..
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Silent One!
Sivey Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 4:44 AM
Beautifully penned my friend, I loved the way you have written this free verse, so wondrously rhythmical in every aspect! I believe your poem to be astounding, and I really enjoyed reading this splendid piece this morning! You have capture love in all it's forms, frozen to expressively wanton! What a brilliant poem, Great Work!!
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Russell!
Onclaud Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 3:38 AM
so touched by this expressive poem, vijay... the last line was empowering!...huggs
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:43 AM
Thank you nette!
Williams Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 12:08 AM
What a lovely poem Vijay, it certainly fits the theme selected. Good luck in the contest, and its a fave with me...Maria
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Thank you Maria!
Dietrich Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 6:04 PM
You did a fantastic job with the theme, Vijay. So romantic!
Pandit Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 6:14 PM
Many thanks Andrea!
Ashley Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 5:52 PM
A lovely poem Vijay of a rebuffed love's reverie. Good luck in the contest and looking forward to seeing you back week after next! :)
Pandit Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thank you Susan.. appreciate your comments!
Estable Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 5:42 PM
Though this could endure betterment, the poem is not bad from the point of poetic expression and poetic lines. I enjoyed the middle part best. Keep it up! Luis Estable
Pandit Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thank you Luis!
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