Waltzing Lilac Winds

golden beams of dawn
are glinting amber prairies--
smiles of daffodils

enchanting day break
are red, white, purple tulips--
pride of early spring

waltzing lilac winds
charm violet hyacinth--
gems on windowsills

June 4, 2020
Placed 1st: Fresh Traditional Haiku by JCB Burl
Placed 2nd: Brian's Select 5 Contest

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Date: 10/23/2020 9:13:00 AM
Wonderful Haiku, Vijay. Purple tulips are beautiful :)
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Date: 6/9/2020 1:47:00 PM
The wind, arranges and rearranges the many colors of spring. Your thoughts bring these moments to life. This is beautiful in every way. I am smiling. Embracing the magic of the season. :) Brandy
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/9/2020 4:07:00 PM
Always a pleasure to read your feedback--much appreciate, Brandy--many thanks.
Date: 6/9/2020 6:20:00 AM
I love tulips! A charming haiku!
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Date: 6/9/2020 9:04:00 AM
Much appreciate Kim--many thanks.
Date: 6/8/2020 12:01:00 AM
Love your choice of words and the beautiful imagery, Vijay:) double congratulations on your win:)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:30:00 PM
Thank you Jo--much appreciate.
Date: 6/7/2020 7:49:00 PM
Nice imagery, done I believe, in a Haiku style...It could actually continue a bit longer...Well done
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:29:00 PM
Much appreciate Arturo--there was limit of just three--many thanks.
Date: 6/7/2020 10:30:00 AM
Congrats Vijay on your win!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:29:00 PM
Thank you L J--much appreciate.
Date: 6/7/2020 9:07:00 AM
Ah, what an enchanting imagery! Congrats!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:28:00 PM
Appreciate the visit and comments--thanks for hosting contests...many thanks, JCB.
Date: 6/7/2020 7:57:00 AM
Nature's colourful delight becomes our delight, Vijay! No wonder this made its way to the winners' list...congratulations! Regards // paul
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:27:00 PM
Much appreciate Paul--many thanks. Regards.
Date: 6/7/2020 7:35:00 AM
Beautiful and so pleasant to read today Vijay! :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:27:00 PM
Thank you Heidi--much appreciate.
Date: 6/7/2020 6:31:00 AM
You make me want to draw closer and inhale the perfume of your thoughts Vijay. Have a beautiful day, hugs and prayers .
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:27:00 PM
Much appreciate your kind remarks my friend--many thanks, Vienna.
Date: 6/7/2020 5:10:00 AM
Wonderful imagery Vijay.. Congrats on your win..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:26:00 PM
Thank you Jenish--much appreciate.
Date: 6/6/2020 9:32:00 PM
the images in this one are gorgeous...I am in love with the title to this piece too my friend... wonderful penning with great imagery! hugs
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:26:00 PM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 6/6/2020 8:45:00 PM
Beautiful depiction of springtime beauty Vijay..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:25:00 PM
Much appreciate Joseph--many thanks.
Date: 6/6/2020 6:48:00 PM
such a lovely haiku! waltzing lilac winds charm violet hyacinth...two of my favorites. Congrats on this win and also the Haiku win...wonderful my friend.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/8/2020 2:24:00 PM
Thank you Jeanne--much appreciate.
Date: 6/6/2020 11:22:00 AM
Imagery phenomenal - poetry suberb and congrats well desesrved. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/6/2020 2:29:00 PM
Much appreciate Jennifer--many thanks.
Date: 6/6/2020 10:51:00 AM
Amber prairies, purple tulips, lilac wind...what a beautiful painting I just witnessed. Congratulations on your splendid win Vijay :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/6/2020 2:28:00 PM
Thank you Aditi--much appreciate.
Date: 6/6/2020 9:26:00 AM
Your own is on fire.... Full of wonderful imagery and creative writing ..
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Date: 6/6/2020 2:28:00 PM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 6/6/2020 6:59:00 AM
a floral delight Vijay I especially love the final stanza, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/6/2020 2:27:00 PM
Thank you Jan for your visit and kind remarks--much appreciate.
Date: 6/5/2020 5:41:00 PM
this is one of my favorites of the haiku sets I have seen. So lovely!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/6/2020 2:27:00 PM
So nice to hear Andrea--especially from you. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 6/5/2020 4:17:00 PM
- Like a beautiful spring song ... best wishes in the contest, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/5/2020 5:20:00 PM
Much appreciate Anne-Lise--many thanks.
Date: 6/5/2020 9:40:00 AM
Three gems here Vijay..love them all.
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Date: 6/5/2020 11:47:00 AM
Thank you Harry--much appreciate.
Date: 6/5/2020 4:20:00 AM
Nature's symphony resonates in your Haiku dearest, Vijay! Blessings
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2020 7:18:00 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 6/4/2020 10:06:00 PM
Beautiful, floral imagery, Vijay! I can almost smell the sweet flowers. Best of luck in the contest...hugs, Rhonda
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2020 7:18:00 AM
Delighted by your visit and comments, Rhonda. Much appreciate the kind feedback..many thanks.
Date: 6/4/2020 8:46:00 PM
So many do not understand the art of haiku Vijay. I can tell you have studied haiku. These are outstanding and sing of spring! Just gorgeous my friend! Blessings xxoo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2020 7:17:00 AM
So appreciate your vote of approval my friend--many thanks Connie for the kind feedback.
Date: 6/4/2020 8:36:00 PM
I love the way you danced the lilacs in, haiku by haiku. Well done dear Vijay, keep well, xo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2020 7:16:00 AM
Much appreciate Vienna--many thanks.
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