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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

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2021

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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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 11/24/2022 9:43:00 PM Congratulations Vijay on your win in the Marathon Contest! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/24/2022 9:36:00 AM this is so beautiful, Vijay. A big congratulations to you for your win. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 3/8/2021 6:17:00 AM Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

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~ Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 3/6/2021 3:25:00 PM Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/6/2021 9:44:00 AM A depiction of nature in its most ethereal gown, my friend, Vijay! Excellently done! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 3/6/2021 3:24:00 PM Thank you my friend--so special coming from you. Much appreciate, as always.

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