Whose Memories Are These

Whose voices, whose memories are these
That warble in trees, exalting my breeze
Applauding the daybreak's cerulean grin
Where amber ocher designs are floating in

Is that your echo from the cobalt blue sky
Wondering aloud about dawn's tepid sigh
As the morning evoked destiny's knowhow
And birdsongs lauded the blessings of now

When rays of romance in day's golden start
Painted my vistas, charming your heart
A smile you adorned on the saddles of arc
Reminiscent of the past, igniting my spark

I recognize the appeal your passions reveal
In intimate presence that meadows feel--
From way back when in allure of moonlight
Sensuous lips we kissed of an indelible night

Though it was love, it was never expressed
And those feelings afire never got blessed 
So they arise to voice what could have been
Augmenting the dialogue of battles within

April 21, 2019
Poem of the week for the week beginning 4/28/2019
Placed 2nd:What was left unsaid contest by Line Gauthier
HM: Your choice (5) contest by Brian Strand
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George Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 3:21 AM
Everything can't be expressed in words or a single glance.... ! Waves of romanticism keep surging one after another on hearing and seeing the wondrous scenes and sounds of nature. Lovely poem Vijay!
Nicole Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 7:14 PM
Congratulations Vijay, on this win. Your thoughts touch my heart. ~ Brandy
Williams Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 2:38 PM
I'm impressed. Like a verse of a song. Its well done. Congrats to you on your POTW.
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 2:47 PM
Many thanks Marilyn..much appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2019 at 8:01 PM
back a third time, this time to say WOw. POTW. Congrats to you!
Pandit Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 5:22 PM
Thank you Andrea..much appreciate your third visit and kind words.
Ball Avatar
May 2, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Beautiful words expressing the sorrow for what could have been but never was. Great job here. Loved it. Congrats on POTW Well deserved. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
May 2, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Thank you Judy..much appreciate.
One Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 12:37 PM
Brilliant choice for POTW, a deep love poem.. we always rue that which was never said..
Pandit Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 1:55 PM
Many thanks SO..much appreciate your kind remarks.
Romios Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations on so well penned a poem. A FAV Blessings Panagiota
Pandit Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 1:55 PM
Much appreciate..thank you Panagiota.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 1:08 AM
I loved this wonderful poem Vijay so I am back to congratulate you on your deserving POTW honors! : ) xxoo
Pandit Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 1:54 PM
Much appreciate Connie..many thanks.
Williams Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 8:02 AM
I am so thrilled to see this brilliant poem being awarded POTW Vijay. A big Congratulations my dear friend....Maria Hugs
Pandit Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Many thanks my friend..much appreciate.
La France Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 7:45 PM
Vijay, congratulations on POTW with this awesome writing !
Pandit Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Much appreciate..many thanks, Dear Heart.
Trifiatis Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Returning to congratulate you my dearest friend, Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 2:45 PM
Many thanks my friend. Much appreciate.
Dalei Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 1:11 PM
CONGRATULATION ON YOUR POTW. VERY BRILLIANT AND DEEP WRITE. A 7+ FROM ME. HUGS...………..//MANMATH//
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks, Manmath.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 12:08 PM
Congrats on POTW and your win in the contest.
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Much appreciate Richard..many thanks.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 12:04 PM
As you master the beauty of poetry, you exquisitely penned what is left unsaid! leaving your avid reader yearning for "what was never expressed"! Congratulations, dear Vijay, on your POTW! Happy for you to see your amazing poetry honoured and highly valued. My deepest regards. Blessings.
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Such a joy to read your wonderful comments..much appreciate..many thanks for the return visit, Besma. Regards.
Wanter Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Yes, we tussle with the "dialogue of battles within." Such beautiful poetry. Congratulations!
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Much appreciate the visit and comments, SW..many thanks.
Nicole Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 8:42 AM
Sometimes those words left unsaid, touch the heart even more. Silence can pull at every emotion. Congratulations Vijay, on Poem of the Week. ~ Brandy
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:01 PM
Your return visit is so appreciated, Brandy. Always a joy to read your comments. Many thanks.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 7:52 AM
Powerfully penned, poignant! Excellent flowing piece Vijay, congratulations on POTW :) xomo!
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks Maureen.
Cunningham Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 7:12 AM
Beautiful verse Vijay that I missed, congrats on your win and also for POTW. Tom.
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Thanks for reading, Tom..much appreciate..many many thanks.
Sands Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 7:43 AM
This is a perfect poem for the contest Vijay! Beautifully written and I love the last stanza! Powerful ending to a poem is great. Well done! :)
Pandit Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 11:12 AM
I haven't seen your poems in a while..so glad to see your comments..much appreciate Heidi..many thanks.
Callus Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 2:49 PM
An excellent entry for the topic "What was left unsaid", Vijay....and many years later one will still wonder about what could have been...undoubtedly an entry that merits a high placement. Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 5:21 PM
Thank you Paul your kind feedback..much appreciate your visit and comments.
Romios Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Totally beautiful..what might have been. Can become an inner heaven that I turn into a reality. Don't know if I make sense. I just declare it to be so,)) Panagiota.,
Pandit Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 5:21 PM
Much appreciate your comments Panagiota..many thanks.
Rose  Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 5:35 AM
You don't skip a beat here, with this beautiful poem that contains so many rich lines, thanks for sharing Vij, have a blessed day xo
Pandit Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 5:20 PM
Much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks Pixie.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 2:55 AM
I am so happy to see this amazing poem receive a podium win Vijay. Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 5:20 PM
Congratulations also on having this deserving poem honored with POTW! : ) xxoo
Pandit Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 5:19 PM
Many thanks Connie for your return visit..much appreciate.
Koria Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 2:01 PM
The rhyme scheme here is so great!
Pandit Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments..many thanks Jasmine.
Lindley Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 6:13 AM
Absolutely fantastic poetry my friend. A definite fav...
Pandit Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Much appreciate your kind remarks, Robert..a special thanks for the FAVE.
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