Vijay Pandit Poet Rondeau

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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Susan Ashley November 25, 2022 at 7:51 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 November 24, 2022 at 9:43 PM Congratulations Vijay on your win in the Marathon Contest!

Andrea Dietrich November 24, 2022 at 9:36 AM this is so beautiful, Vijay. A big congratulations to you for your win. Vijay Pandit November 24, 2022 at 4:45 PM Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.

Mark Toney November 24, 2022 at 9:03 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 November 24, 2022 at 4:44 PM Much appreciate your kind feedback and especially your FAVE Mark. Many thanks for sponsoring this contest.

Jennifer Proxenos October 2, 2022 at 6:13 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 November 24, 2022 at 4:45 PM Thank you Jennifer.

Karen Croft January 22, 2022 at 4:33 PM I love the line where willows sway! I am a huge fan of weeping willows! Vijay Pandit November 24, 2022 at 4:45 PM Many thanks.

Valsa George January 9, 2022 at 6:26 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 November 24, 2022 at 4:43 PM Thank you Valsa.

Jennifer Proxenos March 28, 2021 at 12:54 AM Hi Vijay, A beautiful poem and so well crafted with intense imagination (as always). Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Vijay Pandit November 24, 2022 at 4:43 PM Thank you Jennifer.

Akkina Downing March 12, 2021 at 5:42 AM Brilliant poem, Vijay! I totally enjoy the read this morning. I swaying along with the willow :) Vijay Pandit March 28, 2021 at 4:12 AM Thank you My friend for your visit and comments. Much appreciate, Akkina.

Janice Canerdy March 9, 2021 at 9:11 PM This is REALLY lovely and appealing, Vijay. Janice Vijay Pandit March 10, 2021 at 4:39 AM Thank you Janice--much appreciate.

Linda Alice Fowler March 8, 2021 at 7:37 AM Beautifully penned with great alliteration Vijay. We have many willows here and they are some of my favorites. Linda Vijay Pandit March 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM Thank you Linda--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Mystic Rose Rose March 8, 2021 at 5:21 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 March 8, 2021 at 6:18 AM Always a delight when you visit my friend. So special to read your comments. Many thanks.

Supraja Kannan March 8, 2021 at 3:17 AM Such a beautiful scenery you have painted through your words... I see it as a win!!! Congratulations... Vijay Pandit March 8, 2021 at 6:17 AM Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

Michelle Faulkner March 7, 2021 at 10:18 PM Your verse sways along with the music of willows, so lyrical and graceful, congratulations on your win~ Vijay Pandit March 8, 2021 at 6:17 AM Thank you Michelle for your visit--your comments are special. Much appreciate.

Charlie Smith March 7, 2021 at 8:54 AM Brilliant Vijay, beautiful imagery, great use of form... Vijay Pandit March 7, 2021 at 9:05 AM So nice to hear that, Charlie. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire March 7, 2021 at 8:19 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 March 7, 2021 at 9:04 AM Many thanks for the kind remarks my friend. So special to get a FAVE from you Carolyn. Much appreciate, as always.

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2021 at 6:44 AM This has a sing song quality. I feel transported to a place of serenity. Vijay Pandit March 7, 2021 at 9:03 AM Much appreciate your kind remarks, Richard--many thanks.

M. L. Kiser March 6, 2021 at 10:55 PM I love willows, I anxiously await spring. Beautifully penned my poetic friend. Vijay Pandit March 7, 2021 at 5:09 AM Thank you my friend for stopping by with your lovely comments. Much appreciate.

Harry Horsman March 6, 2021 at 9:01 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 March 7, 2021 at 5:08 AM That is so nice to hear. Glad your memories this poem evoked. Many thanks, Harry. Much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole March 6, 2021 at 7:22 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 March 7, 2021 at 5:07 AM Thank you my friend for stopping by with your cheerful comments. Much appreciate, as always, Brandy.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 6, 2021 at 3:27 PM Hello Vijay pandit, you paint a beautiful scene with your words. Enjoyed it . Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu March 7, 2021 at 11:09 AM Hello Vijay you are welcome my friend. have a nice weekend. Vijay Pandit March 7, 2021 at 5:06 AM Thank you Darlene. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Angela Crabtree March 6, 2021 at 2:38 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 March 6, 2021 at 3:25 PM Glad you stopped by with your kind remarks, Angela--much appreciate--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2021 at 9:56 AM Gorgeous imagery! Vijay Pandit March 6, 2021 at 3:25 PM Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 6, 2021 at 9:44 AM A depiction of nature in its most ethereal gown, my friend, Vijay! Excellently done! Vijay Pandit March 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM Thank you my friend--so special coming from you. Much appreciate, as always.

John Hamilton March 6, 2021 at 9:26 AM Another vivid description Vijay, I'm always impressed by your writing. I'm not familiar with the Rondeau, but I like the rhyme scheme. Vijay Pandit March 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM So special to hear that from you John. Always a delight when you visit. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

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