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Where Willows Sway

Where willows sway in wintry woe Sunrise shimmers on falling snow While crimson dawn in scarlet rays Glimmers the face of morning’s haze As new day smiles on golden glow On whirling winds white flurries blow Autumn's remnants in frozen throe While winter shudders frosted glaze Where willows sway Giggling blue streams struggle to flow On thawing prairie’s splendid show As snowflakes glisten parched malaise Clueless that soon spring will amaze When in meadows blossoms will grow Where willows sway Written: March 6, 2021 Submitted on November 11, 2022 to: Placed 9th: 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 20 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Mark Toney Placed 1st: All Yours (March 8) by Brian Strand

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Mark Massey

Date: 11/26/2022 7:36:00 AM

The reader can feel the movement throughout this piece Vijay. You have made excellent choices of words and rhyme to create that sensation. Well done and congrats.

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/25/2022 7:51:00 AM

Dear Vijay, your Rondeau dances in rhythm with beautiful imagery and rhymes. The lilt of your verses bring me to "where willows sway in wintry woe" - until "when in meadows blossoms will grow" - simply divine poetry! Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Valsa George

Date: 11/24/2022 9:43:00 PM

Congratulations Vijay on your win in the Marathon Contest!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/24/2022 9:36:00 AM

this is so beautiful, Vijay. A big congratulations to you for your win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2022 4:45:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.

Mark Toney

Date: 11/24/2022 9:03:00 AM

Ah, Vijay, your lovely poetry took me back to my childhood in the Wisconsin snow. We had willows in our yard and the surrounding area. A Fav for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 20 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 21 has already started. Also, check out my blog post to view your current standing in the Marathon.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2022 4:44:00 PM

Much appreciate your kind feedback and especially your FAVE Mark. Many thanks for sponsoring this contest.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/2/2022 6:13:00 AM

Hi VIJAY, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1ST PLACEMENT IN THE CONTEST, A VERY CREATIVE BEAUTIFUL WRITE AND WILLOWS FOR ME ARE LIKE BALLET DANCERS, THEY SWAY, THEY BILLOW, AND ARE OFTEN INDICATIVE OF SUBTERRANEAN WATER. AWESOME POEM, HUGS AND BLESSINGS, JENNIFER.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2022 4:45:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer.

Karen Croft

Date: 1/22/2022 4:33:00 PM

I love the line where willows sway! I am a huge fan of weeping willows!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2022 4:45:00 PM

Many thanks.

Valsa George

Date: 1/9/2022 6:26:00 AM

This is so alliterative like Edgar Allen Poe's poems.... ! The refrain "where willows sway" gives a magical symphony to the poem.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2022 4:43:00 PM

Thank you Valsa.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/28/2021 12:54:00 AM

Hi Vijay, A beautiful poem and so well crafted with intense imagination (as always). Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/24/2022 4:43:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer.

Akkina Downing

Date: 3/12/2021 5:42:00 AM

Brilliant poem, Vijay! I totally enjoy the read this morning. I swaying along with the willow :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/28/2021 4:12:00 AM

Thank you My friend for your visit and comments. Much appreciate, Akkina.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/9/2021 9:11:00 PM

This is REALLY lovely and appealing, Vijay. Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/10/2021 4:39:00 AM

Thank you Janice--much appreciate.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/8/2021 7:37:00 AM

Beautifully penned with great alliteration Vijay. We have many willows here and they are some of my favorites. Linda

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/8/2021 9:30:00 AM

Thank you Linda--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/8/2021 5:21:00 AM

I would like to go with the willows sway and the clouds billow my name. Your poetry is infamous for bringing calm and joy . Thankyou Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/8/2021 6:18:00 AM

Always a delight when you visit my friend. So special to read your comments. Many thanks.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 3/8/2021 3:17:00 AM

Such a beautiful scenery you have painted through your words... I see it as a win!!! Congratulations...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/8/2021 6:17:00 AM

Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 3/7/2021 10:22:00 PM

Yes, wonderful composition with alliteration, good rhyme scheme and imagery. Congratulations on your fine win in Brian's Contest.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/8/2021 6:16:00 AM

Glad you stopped by with your cheerful remarks. Much appreciate, Carol--many thanks.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/7/2021 10:18:00 PM

Your verse sways along with the music of willows, so lyrical and graceful, congratulations on your win~

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/8/2021 6:17:00 AM

Thank you Michelle for your visit--your comments are special. Much appreciate.

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/7/2021 8:54:00 AM

Brilliant Vijay, beautiful imagery, great use of form...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 9:05:00 AM

So nice to hear that, Charlie. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/7/2021 8:19:00 AM

What a magnificent image you paint of the transition of seasons. You made great use of alliteration and creative descriptions, Vijay. This is truly stunning! A fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 9:04:00 AM

Many thanks for the kind remarks my friend. So special to get a FAVE from you Carolyn. Much appreciate, as always.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/7/2021 6:44:00 AM

This has a sing song quality. I feel transported to a place of serenity.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 9:03:00 AM

Much appreciate your kind remarks, Richard--many thanks.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/6/2021 10:55:00 PM

I love willows, I anxiously await spring. Beautifully penned my poetic friend.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 5:09:00 AM

Thank you my friend for stopping by with your lovely comments. Much appreciate.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/6/2021 9:01:00 PM

Every day for years ago through my window a willow swayed. This amazing poetry takes me back there,,Thanks Vijay...Have a blessed day.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 5:08:00 AM

That is so nice to hear. Glad your memories this poem evoked. Many thanks, Harry. Much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/6/2021 7:22:00 PM

"Soon, spring will amaze where willows sway" Such a beautiful image you paint. Your thoughts are so warm and tender. Once again, you have created a masterpiece my dear sweet friend. :) Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 5:07:00 AM

Thank you my friend for stopping by with your cheerful comments. Much appreciate, as always, Brandy.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/6/2021 3:27:00 PM

Hello Vijay pandit, you paint a beautiful scene with your words. Enjoyed it . Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/7/2021 11:09:00 AM

Hello Vijay you are welcome my friend. have a nice weekend.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/7/2021 5:06:00 AM

Thank you Darlene. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 3/6/2021 2:38:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Vijay. The snow is beautiful, but I'm ready for Spring and Summer. Hope you're having a great weekend :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/6/2021 3:25:00 PM

Glad you stopped by with your kind remarks, Angela--much appreciate--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2021 9:56:00 AM

Gorgeous imagery!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/6/2021 3:25:00 PM

Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.