When Music Stopped Playing

Searching your voice amid dissonant vibes
I followed your shadow into shiny meadows
Till mild breeze conspired with gusty winds
Turning sunshine into gushing rain showers.

Lost in the rainstorm was my clueless heart
Oblivious of directions to romantic path
Aimlessly zigzagging deserted barren land
When bountiful fields were always at hand.

Glimpsing sunshine that's no longer mine
Peeking from vestiges of rain drifting by
Painting lonely sky with panoramic scene
I reminisce how lovely life might've been.

Had I protected our nest from nasty winds
Hearing silence when music stopped playing,
Birds of our morning would still be singing
Praises of sunrise glistening misty prairies.

Showers left gifting spectrum of your sun
Uplifting my vision to sanguine horizon.
Hearing your beat I intimate your arrival
Taking my cue from our blooming garden.

February 19, 2018
Placed 8th:Sunshine and showers contest by Robert Haigh

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 2/28/2023 8:52:00 PM
I’m reading this my last one tonight, but oh my, charming… ;)
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Date: 12/21/2018 8:49:00 PM
Hi Vijay, the emotions sing again in this excellent work from your golden pen. Your metaphor, your words, your flow and the amazing imagery all combine to make this piece exceptional. You always play the heartstrings so well Vijay. Loved the content. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.
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Date: 2/23/2018 10:51:00 PM
Charming poem. Congrats on your well deserved win, Vijay.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/24/2018 2:26:00 PM
Thank you Line.
Date: 2/22/2018 5:57:00 PM
This is just dazzling Vijay! Your meaphors are stunning! I hope this tops the list! I have to fave this outstanding piece my friend! : )
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/24/2018 2:25:00 PM
Thank you Connie..appreciate the kind words.
Date: 2/20/2018 11:37:00 PM
Great stuff! I really enjoy that lay stanza Vijay!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/21/2018 5:54:00 AM
Thanks James..always happy to read your comments.
Date: 2/20/2018 5:21:00 PM
My goodness, that is really GREAT work, Vijay. People were inspired to come up with such great poetry for this contest. Sadly he is only placing three real winners. Already I have seen dozens!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/21/2018 5:55:00 AM
Thank you Andrea..appreciate your kind words.
Date: 2/20/2018 1:38:00 PM
- This is beautiful, Vijay - Many beautiful items in this poem - Best wishes in the contest ... a winning poem certainly - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 3:43:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise..enjoyed reading your comments.
Date: 2/20/2018 12:43:00 PM
Wonderful write, Vijay , you did this form so well. luck in the contest my friends Hugs Eve ~`*
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 3:43:00 PM
Thank you Eve..appreciate your kind words.
Date: 2/20/2018 11:01:00 AM
you take the reader there, Vijay. love the reality.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 12:21:00 PM
Thank you harry--appreciate your comments.
Date: 2/20/2018 10:07:00 AM
A lovely, sad,wistful piece, Vijay. Much enjoyed. Regards, Viv
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 12:21:00 PM
Thank you Viv..appreciate your visit and kind words.
Date: 2/20/2018 10:03:00 AM
Beautiful, Vijay, I bet you do well in the contest. My fave line, Birds of our morning would still be singing!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 12:21:00 PM
Thank you Mike--appreciate your kind words.
Date: 2/20/2018 7:14:00 AM
As usual a sublime write ... an obvious winner ..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 7:46:00 AM
Thank you Probir..appreciate your comments.
Date: 2/20/2018 6:45:00 AM
the emotions in your poem are really deep and you know I love it when music and poetry go hand in hand.. Excellent poem..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 7:45:00 AM
Thank you Silent One..enjoyed reading your comments.
Date: 2/19/2018 11:30:00 PM
Beautifully done Vijay! My best to you in the contest :) xomo!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 7:43:00 AM
Many thanks Maureen..appreciate reading your comments.
Date: 2/19/2018 8:19:00 PM
Very lovely lines for sure in your splendid poetic verse, Vijay! Good luck in the contest :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 7:42:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your comments..many thanks Laura.
Date: 2/19/2018 7:40:00 PM
Question is what you're going to do now... Desires transpiring...A lovely read indeed...All the best Vijay
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 7:42:00 AM
Thank you Arturo..enjoyed reading your thoughts.
Date: 2/19/2018 5:46:00 PM
Wow very nice! I like the glistening misty prairies. This should do well Vijay :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/20/2018 7:41:00 AM
Thank you Heidi--as always, enjoyed reading your comments.
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