Where Rare Birds Sing

Golden rays filter through rustling red leaves
Oscillating fall colors to rhythms of evening
Amid sounds exotic as animals roam freely
Deep into wilderness, where rare birds sing,
Where trees groove merrily to musical winds,
Whirling, weaving motifs of autumnal glee;

While leisurely they stroll, exulting playfully,
Exchanging stolen looks of notions romantic,
Divulging, without words, secret love-missives
Lying dormant, yet simmering for some time,
Virgin passions strumming enamored minds
Revealing now openly, fervent beats of life.

“Oh! how I wish” she says, “to live in a cabin,
lingering timelessly, savoring realm pristine,
of blazing autumn prairies, burbling streams,
wandering to spring reveling your company;”

As moonlit vibes sparkle, love in bashful eyes,
Rejoicing first-ever kiss, blissful in paradise.

January 3, 2023
Placed 7th: Feel Free Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Sara Kendrick

“Autumn leaves don’t fall; they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.” Owens, Delia. Where the Crawdads Sing.

Based on quote 7 above.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kingston Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 5:34 PM
It would be so dreamy and delightful to jump into this beautiful poem, so many of my 5 senses would just come alive dancing. I loved Where The Crawdads Sing. A powerful, moving beautiful poem Vijay.
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May 14, 2023 at 6:55 AM
An exquisite verse, which transports one to an enchanted place. Nicely written, Vijay. :)
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February 23, 2023 at 6:12 AM
The setting almost magical…exotic animals, rare birds singing, the deep colors and movement of Autumn. Then enters the playful romance. Lovely poem, Vijay!
Tor Avatar
January 10, 2023 at 8:16 AM
Lovely images penned by your words Vijay. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Have a wonderful New Year my friend...
George Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 9:23 PM
Back to your lovely poem once again with congratulations on your win, dear friend !
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January 7, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Congratulation on your win. Your "Where Rare Birds Sing" is a wonderful write. Love your ending. Have a blessed day/weekend.................
Gentile Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 5:31 AM
Vijay, I think yo created one of your very best here! The startling images of pure beauty are just wonderful to read. I would definitely like to visit where rare birds sing!! Happy Saturday!!
Kendrick Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 12:54 PM
I have read your contest entry and found it to be delightful. Thank you for participating. Sara
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 1:10 PM
You are so very kind to stop by and let me know. Many thanks, Sara.
May Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 10:39 AM
An enchanting write of autumn Vijay, Well penned
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 1:10 PM
Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.
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January 5, 2023 at 10:44 PM
I humming a tune to this gem, Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:08 AM
Thank you Harry. Wishing you continuing recovery and good health. Much appreciate your visit and comments.
Canerdy Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 7:36 PM
Vijay, this is such a delightful, vividly descriptive, musical poem! Janice
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:07 AM
Thank you Janice--much appreciate your visit and comments.
Nicole Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 7:11 PM
The melody of nature can bring peace, as the heart drifts in a tender lullaby. Your thoughts whisper that moment. This is beautiful in every way, Vijay. I'm curling these vivid images around me, while the wind takes me to "paradise." :) Hugs, Brandy
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:06 AM
You are so right about soothing effects of nature's melodies. Much appreciate you taking the time to write such lovely comments, my friend. Many thanks, Brandy.
Eslinger Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM
Vijay! Wow! A fave for me right away! One of the most vibrant, imagist, concise, inspired paintings in words ive read in ages! A complete delight for me and a lesson in aspiring to elegance! New Year hugs, sally
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:03 AM
So wonderful to read your glowing remarks to start my day, Sally. Much appreciate your insights and especially your FAVE. Many thanks. Wishing you the best in 2023.
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January 5, 2023 at 10:36 AM
So many lovely images in this romantic poem, Vijay. You did VERY well here. I wonder if anybody chose a theme different from the one you and I chose.
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:01 AM
Seems like quote 7 was most popular, though there was much inspiration in all of them. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Andrea. Many thanks.
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 12:31 PM
Incredible, the last four-line stanza, oh, how I can relate, me too!! What a beautiful poem about leaves Vijay!! Gorgeous personification in the most romantic and sweet idealization <3
Pandit Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 9:19 AM
I am happy to read your delightful comments, BJ. Much appreciate your presence on my page, my friend. Many thanks.
Daniel Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:31 AM
Very beautiful poem, Vijay, combining nature and love:)
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Glad to hear that Jo. Much appreciate you visiting and commenting. Many thanks.
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:05 AM
Wow! I got lost in this beautiful poem that took me away from all the stressful things going on and also reminded me of where I live. My house is like a cabin and surrounded by brooks, mountains, lakes, rivers etc This is well written. A Fave for me :)
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Brooks, mountains, and lakes--you have the best of nature all around you. A blessing to live in such divine realm. Glad you liked the poem, Heidi. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.
Delaney Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 5:51 AM
I wanted to linger in this peaceful poem. Thanks for a wonderful nature fix, dear Vijay. SuZ
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:43 AM
I like the sound of that, SuZ. Glad you enjoyed reading the poem. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.
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January 3, 2023 at 11:55 AM
Magnificent poem. Great choice of words, imagery and emotions. Best for a win.
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:41 AM
So nice to hear that, Victor. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks.
George Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 8:40 AM
This poem has made my mind drift to the woodlands where birds sing among autumn leaves and secret love missives are exchanged. Simply beautiful ! Lovely entry for the contest. All the best Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM
Glad you found joy of nature in my humble words. Much appreciate, Valsa. Many thanks.
Poet Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:55 AM
I must say, Vijay, you really outdid yourself with this poetry. I just adore the way you've used imagery in your verse. Your poetry is so wonderful, charming, and has perfect language that it manages to keep the reader engaged to it from the very first stanza to the very last. Best wishes for the contest.
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM
So glad I am to read your delightful feedback my friend. A joy to read your comments. Many thanks, Lasaad.
Cunningham Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 5:53 AM
Love the imagery in your verse Vijay, with the state of the world right now a cabin in the hills would be bliss. Best of luck in the contest a very happy new year. Tom
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Glad you liked the poem, Tom--being in a cabin amid nature would be true bliss. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks for your presence on my page.
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January 3, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Wow Vijay that is so delightful, romantic and perfectly said. It took me there! Lovely…Debx
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:37 AM
So nice to hear from you, Deb. Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback. Many thanks.
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