Vijay Pandit Poet Villanelle

Where Love Resides Teary Eyed

Holding on to dreary past when emotions cried
Looking for remnants of a happy dreamy night
Where love, once resolute, resides teary eyed

Early days saw blue skies roaming far and wide
Giving way to stormy clouds hosting dire plight
Holding on to dreary past when emotions cried

Rising waters warned of looming turbulent tide
The essence of soft shadows spurned lorn sight
Where love, once resolute, resides teary eyed

Recounting evermore moments of joy and pride
Saddened vibes overtake with raging ugly fight
Holding on to dreary past when emotions cried

Appearances blatantly lied when romance died
Regrets now multiply as hostile memories bite
Where love, once resolute, resides teary eyed

Darker motions inform abandoning rays of light
Insisting to take refuge within stories they write 
Holding on to dreary past when emotions cried
Where love, once resolute, resides teary eyed

May 9, 2018
The essence of soft shadows contest by John lawless

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Valsa George February 24, 2022 at 3:33 AM A touching write.... which reflects the pain of love which once was full but now has ebbed out. The repetition of lines in villanelle form adds to its haunting effect. Beautiful poem Vijay!

Vladislav Raven November 6, 2018 at 5:04 PM Hi Vijay, you use the Villanelle form to its full extent in this emotional ride through gentle words. Your words sing a sad song that touches deep within the heart. The emotions are real and the images strong. This one brings tears to the eyes of this reader. The emotions touching me deeply my friend. May your pen ever run gold. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Janice Canerdy May 11, 2018 at 8:26 AM Your heart-wrenching poem so movingly conveys the theme of love gone cold, Vijay! Janice

James Swartz May 11, 2018 at 8:19 AM When Hostile memories bite. Bite them back i say! Sad words that are perfectly penned in unison with your gifted style Vijay. Good luck in the contest. Vijay Pandit May 11, 2018 at 8:23 AM Thank you James.

Joseph May May 10, 2018 at 8:58 PM A wistful tale of lost love...Well written Vijay...GL in the contest Vijay Pandit May 11, 2018 at 8:23 AM Thank you Joseph.

Nette Onclaud May 10, 2018 at 3:00 PM ohh, vijay.. hauntingly beautiful i am sighing!.. huggs Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:21 PM Always happy to read your comments--many thanks nette.

Alexis Y. May 10, 2018 at 1:15 PM WoW! Vijay, You have penned a well written entry for the contest theme. You are so good at writing in the Villanelle form. Good imagery and content. It looks like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:21 PM Appreciate your visit and lovely feedback..many thanks Alexis.

Eve Roper May 10, 2018 at 11:04 AM Love the scene you've created in this Villanelle verse, Vijay,great flow and nicely done. Hugs Eve Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:20 PM Appreciate the kind feedback..many thanks Eve.

Demetrios Trifiatis May 10, 2018 at 10:05 AM Passionate poem of a heart in love that is fighting to disperse the shadows of the past. Superbly done! A certain winner my friend, Vijay! Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:19 PM Thank you my friend--appreciate your support and kind words.

Richard Lamoureux May 10, 2018 at 8:42 AM What a perfect entry for the contest. I expect it will do well. Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:18 PM Thank you Richard--appreciate the kind feedback.

Supraja Kannan May 10, 2018 at 8:29 AM Such a beautiful write. Brilliantly done. Reads like a winner. Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:18 PM Thank you Supraja..appreciate the kind words.

Pandita Sietesantos May 10, 2018 at 7:41 AM Vijay, I am in love with this amazing Villanelle! With pieces such as this one, you continue to show us why you are a Master Poet indeed! Just a beautiful write! I salute you! Hugs. Pandita Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:17 PM Thank you Pandita for such wonderful feedback. Always appreciate your visit and comments.

Harry Horsman May 9, 2018 at 4:57 PM Stunning poetry, Vijay love the form and your work.. Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 5:13 PM Thank you Harry..appreciate your kind words.

Arturo Michael May 9, 2018 at 2:34 PM I like this style...like poetry telling...a revolving theme...All the best Vijay Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 5:12 PM Thank you Arturo..appreciate your feedback, as always.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 9, 2018 at 2:04 PM - A poem of emotions and beautiful lines, Vijay - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 5:12 PM Always happy to read your comments Anne-Lise..many thanks.

Jean Murray May 9, 2018 at 11:47 AM After the romance of your last poem I'm doubly heartbroken Vijay. Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 1:36 PM I know what you mean..it's rather sad. Thank you Jean.

Mike Gentile May 9, 2018 at 9:06 AM This is such a great entry for the contest, Vijay. You have used the soft shadows theme to great effect here with your teary eyed love, Best for a win, well done !! Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 1:35 PM Thank for the enthusiastic support Mike..many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2018 at 8:35 AM Glad to see you motivated by the beautiful line about soft shadows. It's quite a feat to do a villanelle. Way to go, Vijay. Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 1:35 PM Yes--decided to give it a try..not writing much for contests lately. Many thanks Andrea.

Heidi Sands May 9, 2018 at 7:19 AM Wow Vijay ! I just knew this poem was going to be excellent. So many nice lines.!! This should be a winner :) Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 1:34 PM Enjoyed reading your wonderful feedback Heidi..many thanks, as always.

Maria Williams May 9, 2018 at 7:16 AM A wonderful Villanelle Vijay. As always this one has Winner stamped all over it, however good in luck in the contest....Maria hugs Vijay Pandit May 9, 2018 at 1:32 PM Appreciate your cheerful comments Maria..many thanks, as always.