Waltz With Every Season

Undulate on burbling rivers rushing to meet sea,
Buoying spring’s hilarity, ceding to summer’s plea;
Marvel on wings of autumn as falling colors spree,
Rejoice pristine snowflakes adulating winter’s glee;

Waltz with every season strumming life’s themes,
On mountains, in valleys, on prairies, or streams,
Waxing or waning, dreaming beauteous dreams.

Sail on crest of tides where summer ebbs and flows,
Guide autumn’s journey thrilling season of snows,
Whether lauding sunshine or twilight in shadows,
Whether in blazing colors or woes of wintry throes;

Waltz with every season strumming life’s themes,
On mountains, in valleys, on prairies, or streams,
Waxing or waning, dreaming beauteous dreams.

Despair not in shudder of shivering naked trees,
For autumn decaying in clasp of wintry freeze,
Sows the seeds sprouting exuberance of spring,
Where, serenading renewal, doting robins sing;

Waltz with every season strumming life’s themes,
On mountains, in valleys, on prairies, or streams,
Waxing or waning, dreaming beauteous dreams.

Alas! soon blossoms wilt, autumn’s revelry ends,
And unseen remains future where tomorrow bends,
So, grab your today and let its winter day-dream
In the seasons of youth, fond memories redeem.

Waltz with every season strumming life’s themes,
On mountains, in valleys, on prairies, or streams,
Waxing or waning, dreaming beauteous dreams.

July 13, 2022
The Time Between the Seasons Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues

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Date: 6/3/2023 12:16:00 PM
I much enjoyed this glorious song of the seasons, Vijay. This is in my faves.
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Date: 7/27/2022 6:32:00 AM
Vijay, you have conveyed a powerful message about the majesty of the seasons in nature and in life. The idea of waltzing with the seasons is very appealing. Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/31/2022 6:46:00 AM
Thank you Janice. Much appreciate and value your comments.
Date: 7/21/2022 2:15:00 PM
Great entry for the contest, Vijay. I enjoyed the repeated lines between the seasons verses. The alliteration and exquisite rhyming were also a treat. A FAV for me. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us my friend. Bill
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Date: 7/22/2022 11:41:00 AM
Always a delight to read your insightful feedback, Bill. Many thanks for your visit and comments--special thanks for your FAVE.
Date: 7/21/2022 2:03:00 PM
Stunning and hauntingly beautiful Vijay. Brilliant repeating stanza between your seasons! Linda
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Date: 7/22/2022 11:40:00 AM
So very kind of you Linda--much appreciate. Many thanks.
Date: 7/19/2022 2:13:00 PM
Vijay your words bring life to the seasons. I love the originality in your words, the form you incorporated into the write is perfect for what you wanted to achieve. Reading this winning entry shows the tremendous effort you put forth. I hope the Judges realize this. Congratulations Vijay, truly enjoyed reading my friend...
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Date: 7/19/2022 3:53:00 PM
Thank you my friend. Much appreciate you taking the time to write detailed, insightful, kind remarks. Glad you stopped by, Michael.
Date: 7/19/2022 1:43:00 PM
That was genius putting the repeating stanza in there as it denotes BETWEEN seasons. Very cool idea.
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Date: 7/19/2022 3:52:00 PM
So nice to hear that from you Andrea. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 7/17/2022 2:04:00 PM
The beauty of the seasons are captured by your stanzas Vijay. A very lovely entry my friend. This poem is sure to be on the winner’s list. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 7/19/2022 3:51:00 PM
Thank you my friend. Much appreciate your kind thoughts, Connie.
Date: 7/15/2022 8:13:00 PM
yes like the river that burbles towards the sea, the poetry sure does waltz all the way, Vijay, just love this entry in to the contest.
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Date: 7/16/2022 8:46:00 AM
So glad to hear that, Harry. Much appreciate your visit and comments. many thanks.
Date: 7/15/2022 11:38:00 AM
Lovely piece penned so excellently Vijay, lovely rhyme and flow too. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 7/16/2022 8:45:00 AM
Honored by your visit, Gordon. So glad you stopped by with your kind remarks. Much appreciate. Blessings.
Date: 7/15/2022 8:35:00 AM
You describe the seasons beautifully Vijay, Best wishes
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Date: 7/16/2022 8:45:00 AM
That is so special to hear that from you Joseph. Many thanks for your visit and comments.
Date: 7/15/2022 7:32:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I like the chorus stanza that you used in this one. Creative way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page with your nice review. Sara
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Date: 7/16/2022 8:44:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your heartfelt feedback, Sara. Much appreciate your kind remarks, as always. Many thanks.
Date: 7/15/2022 3:35:00 AM
This is so sublime Vijayji... Loved the refrain... Loved the voice of your poem, especially in the stanza... " Despair not in shudder...... doting robins sing"... Yes, we need to enjoy the beauty of every moment of every season as well as the time between the seasons... To my FAVs.... Forgot to mention your poem flows well nice rhymes too... God bless... ~ Ani
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Date: 7/16/2022 8:43:00 AM
So nice to hear that from a talented writer, Ani. Always a delight to read your comments. Much appreciate your valued opinion and it's very special to receive your FAVE. Many thanks for your kind remarks.
Date: 7/14/2022 1:01:00 PM
A portrait of nature's panoramic view painted by your fairy's magic rod, my dearest friend, Vijay! A Fave. Blessings! I hope now it is registered!
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Date: 7/14/2022 4:02:00 PM
So special to hear that from you my gifted friend. Much appreciate your complimentary remarks and your FAVE. Many thanks for your support, as always, Demetrios.
Date: 7/14/2022 6:29:00 AM
I love this beautiful poem and inspiring ending too. Well written Vijay ! A Fave for me :)
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:38:00 AM
So very kind of you Heidi. A special treat to receive your FAVE. Many thanks for your visit and comments and especially your FAVE.
Date: 7/14/2022 6:09:00 AM
What a lovely read ! The refrain infuses a new vigor and creates a feeling of life throbbing around ! Enjoy today's splendor before blossoms wilt and autumn's revelry ends... ! L O V E L Y poem with a lovely message! My Fave....
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:37:00 AM
Glad you liked the refrain, Valsa. I do too. Much appreciate your FAVE and complimentary remarks. So nice to hear that from a gifted writer. Many thanks.
Date: 7/14/2022 5:09:00 AM
Vijay, I lobe the recurring line, Strumming life's theme! What a beautiful way to reflect on each season and to connect with its beauty! Your imagery is, as always, top notch! Happy Thursday!
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:35:00 AM
Yes--the joy of the seasons! Much appreciate, Mike, your kind remarks. Many thanks.
Date: 7/14/2022 1:38:00 AM
- Vijay, a beautiful poem with atmosphere and a pleasure to read ... a winning poem already ... wow :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:32:00 AM
I truly appreciate your vote of confidence, Anne-Lise. So glad you stopped by with your kind feedback. Many thanks.
Date: 7/14/2022 1:33:00 AM
Indeed we should enjoy the in between of seasons for the have much to offer. A wonderful poem, perfect diction and thoughts. Best for a win.
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:31:00 AM
So very kind of you, Victor. Much appreciate your complimentary feedback. Many thanks for your visit and comments.
Date: 7/14/2022 12:12:00 AM
Your golden pen is flowing Vijay, superb imagery and vocabulary which is your trademark. Best of luck in the contest. Tom
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:30:00 AM
So nice to hear that from you, Tom. Much appreciate that you are always there for everyone. Many thanks, Tom.
Date: 7/13/2022 8:50:00 PM
"So, grab your today and waltz with every season". Yes, I would be happy too, my dear friend. We should embrace each moment, between the seasons. You have painted such vivid images with your words. This is beautiful in every way. My heart is smiling. :) Brandy
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:29:00 AM
I agree--all we have is now. Much appreciate your insightful remarks my dear friend. Many thanks for your visit and comments, Brandy.
Date: 7/13/2022 7:28:00 PM
Vijay, with this amazing and excellent work of poetry, you brought us to a range of diverse fields and areas. I felt as if I were actually there. Dancing to the rhythm of the seasons and longing for their return. Creating works of poetry that are both brilliant and brimming with beauty requires a great deal of expertise. With your superb metaphors and illuminating syntax, you guide us through an ocean of magnificent nuances of thought that would never get stale. Best for a win
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:27:00 AM
Thank you my friend for taking the time to write detailed, analytical comments. Much appreciate your valued opinion, kind remarks, Lasaad. Many thanks.
Date: 7/13/2022 4:54:00 PM
Waltzing with the seasons waiting for their renewal. Lovely reflections, Vijay. Best, SuZ
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:25:00 AM
Glad you stopped by SuZ. Much appreciate your feedback--many thanks.
Date: 7/13/2022 2:30:00 PM
Rumi would be so proud of you, you breathe poetry more easily then anyone I know, lovely write Vijay, you took me away to another place and time, gl
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Date: 7/14/2022 11:24:00 AM
So very kind of you, Vienna. Always a joy when you visit. Much appreciate your kind remarks. Many thanks.
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