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October 14, 2023

"As I watch the waves crash" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

Emerald Waves crashing, lapping, frolicking on the tranquil seashore…. I watch, I reminisce, I close my eyes… alone, standing on a cliff! A Buddhist temple on the sublime shore, chimes soaring from above, I drown myself in a tranquil reverie, inspiring my creative imagination. Aha, I remember my serene childhood, remember the days when revelling on the shore with the playful waves, hear the blithe giggle of my little friends, each day was a blissful experience! I stand on this cliff, there is no noise except the waves rising and falling, From this height, the world seems an enormous wonder, My whole life seems to manifest itself, I feel like a traveller from the ancient world, walking through the ages, crossing seas and oceans, hills and dales of the universe… Am I walking for thousands of years, In search of love, kindness, and inner Peace!

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Date: 10/14/2023 2:28:00 PM
A lovely/wonderful ~  story/write. I can see it all before me. Good Luck... Have a blessed weekend..........
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/14/2023 2:29:00 PM
Thank you, Paula. You are so kind - really appreciate your warmest comment.
Date: 10/14/2023 9:24:00 AM
Dearest Mala, the exceptional imagery and emotion spilled from your golden pen brings me to this cliff and to the center of your poetic heart. I admire your shining verse and adore your beautiful artistry.. your exquisite poem is transcendent. Warmest wishes, dear poetess and sweet friend.. ~Susan
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/14/2023 9:44:00 AM
Dearest Susan, I feel so fortunate to see your kindest, warmest comment on my humble writing. Am I ever going to write like you - your images and vocabulary are exceptional - and I totally respect that! Thank you, Susan, for dropping by! Looking forward to reading another gem from you. Love ~ Mala
Date: 10/14/2023 7:25:00 AM
your imagery is absolutely exquisite Malabika I felt like i was at your side like a shadow witnessing these amazing scenes. awesome poetry! hugs Jan xx
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/14/2023 7:41:00 AM
Dear Jan, so delighted to receive your excellent comment. I feel so fortunate to be in such a positive and talented community. Each one of you are so talented in your own way! Thank you so much - I wish I were on a seashore with my poet friends! How inspiring that would be! Love and hugs ~
Date: 10/14/2023 7:06:00 AM
This took me back to a time i was in a very beautiful and serene place on a clifftop! Watching the waves crash and sun set, and not so far away i could see a temple too. How beautifully you describe things poetic soul! You really have a way with words, truly captivating and serene. And guess where your words took me to? Its a place called leelas in kerala, a beautiful place in kovalam, India! A fave this is for me.
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Date: 10/14/2023 7:11:00 AM
Oh Ink, Thank you, My Dear Friend! You had been to Kerala - that's awesome! I am originally from Bengal, eastern part of India. But I visited Kerala when I was six years old, and couldn't forget the sand, the seashore and the waves for such a long time! You are such a talented poet, wish I could travel with you! Thanks for the FAVE! Love and Hugs~

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