Short Merse Poems

dreadnaughts split the sky
whorl motions of atmospheres
merse the wicked sun...

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shell
spiral
coiled so well
to symmetry,
perfect in design,
nautilus sailor shell

what sounds lie within those
opera chamber
halls, decked in pearl
shell nacre,
shiny
glitz....

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love
blossoms
in our hearts
but it's rooted
in our very souls
and sets humans apart

Unique to our species 
the one emotion
tethered to both 
our souls and
hearts is
love


(Merse)


9/03/2021...

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Leaves
Of gold
Shimmering
Like flames of fire 
Dancing in sunlight
Panoramic color

Fall’s splendor, unsurpassed
Vibrant majesty
A symphony
For the eyes
Nature’s
Song


September 20,2021
Merse-Beauty of Fall Contest
Sponsor-Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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From
scented
wildflowers
to falling snow
or a twinkling star,
Nature's ubiquitous.

She's an interactive
all-encompassing
omnipresence,
the tactile
face of
God.


(Merse)


8/16/2021


Merse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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Bright
Sun-light
Shimmering
On the water
Playing jazz non-stop
On stones of the river

Flowing crystal water
Honeycomb pebbles
Gliding under
Open mouths
Singing
Carps

13.8.2021
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury
Contest: Merse
PREMIER CONTEST: PLACED 8th...

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stained
beauty
the sun is
descending fast
shadows reveal a
purple martin plunging

fluttering like the wind
drifting in sunshine
petals dance too
it's autumn
shedding
trees


Written on 8/16/2021
For: Merse Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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Dressed
in hues
of russet,
crimson and gold,
the Indian bride
captivates everyone.
Her starched saree rustles
as I walk over
it with barefoot.
Cool breeze, bright
sun bless
her.
~~~
16.09.2021
For :
Malabika Ray Choudhury
MERSE - Beauty Of Fall
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Red
Yellow
Orange brown
Trees welcome fall
Lovely color glows
Vivid against blue sky
Frosty bright mornings sigh
Smells of Autumn grows
Falling leaves call
Earthen down
Mellow
Bed

The Beauty of Fall, Merse form
2nd place

PS syllable counter used
9-7-2021...

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calm
placid
clear blue lake
serene and still
in a wide palm-fringed
rich green verdant valley

mother duck leads and swims
in the tranquil lake
ducklings white, soft
follow her
one by
one


Date: 08/19/2021
For Merse Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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Green
tender
flavoured leaves,
coriander
delights in taste and 
looks. They have beautiful
tiny flowers with two,  
three petals. Their fruits 
are small, round, green
edible
just like
leaves 
~~~~~
Malabika Ray Choudhury
Merse
21.08.2021
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fall
blooms in
crisp zephyr
sun's lull shadows
on nature's palette
of bright flaxen skyline

red, amber leaves wonder
waltz slowly down, lie,
a decoupage
of hues stares
at bare
boughs


9/7/2021

Merse - Beauty Of Fall Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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Harvest Hues

Frost
Glitz on
Bittersweet -
Chrysanthemums
With sunshine centers
Wear tints of pumpkin spice

Marigolds debonair
Bow to Goldenrods
Rust Asters jive -
Celebrate
Harvest
Hues

9-7-21
Contest: Merse Beauty of Autumn
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudbury

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three
trees drop
scarlet laced
marmalade leaves
maple sheen spilling
on burgundy meadows

where tart October winds
swirl with sharp colors
yellow limbs fade
drowsy gray
awaits
May

9/11/21

Merse - Beauty of Fall contest
Confirmed the syllable count on howmanysyllables.com...

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Seed 
Buried 
Roots grow deep 
A stem sprouts 
Little green leaves grow 
Flowers of hues blossom 

Surviving harsh seasons
Through months, years, decades 
From the lone seed 
Standing tall 
A tree 
Sways  



Merse Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury 
8/16/2021...

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Sky
blushing~
trees in bronze
dance as leaves fall,
carpeting the earth
in brown, gold and yellow;
A gentle gypsy wind
blows down the meadow
exuding scent
of old rose~
I smell
YOU.


22.09.2021

MERSE- Beauty Of Fall Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Malabika Choudhury
1st place...

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puce
orange
tangerine
and cerise leaves
tumble from the sky
spiraling to the ground

riding playful breezes 
color inks the wind
as autumn paints
swirls on the
breath of
fall


(Merse)


9/05/2021


MERSE - Beauty Of Fall Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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bright
sunshine
early morn
golden rays dance
soft rhythms welcoming
birth of a new day's dawn

from east to west bringing
life and health to folks
bathing the earth
with sunbeams
shining
down

written August 12, 2021
for "Merse" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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 We
When angst
Can turn to
Something cheerful.
It's awe inspiring!
The glory of nature

Transports us somewhere else,
To a peaceful place
Where we can breathe,
Find relief,
Relaxed
Calm. 


Written 12 August 2021 
for Merse contest. Sponsor Malabika Ray Choudhury...

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Bright
cascades
of swirling 
leaves, festivals,
blankets of frost, snow,
Thanksgiving gatherings,
hot cocoa and board games
by the fire, plans for
Christmas—reasons
autumn so
thrills my
soul


September 21, 2021
Contest title: Merse--Beauty of Fall
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudbury...

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The
way light
shines through leaves,
is a lovely 
smile before the spite 
of a bitter winter 

steals the gold from Autumn's
rusty and worn-out
pockets, leaving
naked trees
and cold
skies.


Syllable count checked by HMS.com

For: MERSE the beauty of fall
poetry contest....

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Dawn and Twilight Glory

Dawn’s
Neon
Orange flames,
Hot pink sizzles,
Pierce scarlet hued skies
Earth reflects morning fire.

Twilight horizon burns
Smolders in burnished
Amber embers
Flashing stars
Thunder
Moon

8-12-21
Contest: Merse – Nature’s Glory
Sponsor:  Malabika Ray Choudbury...

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Amazing!
With rain
It comes down
Softly touches greeny leaves
Asks them, want some help?
Goes through roots, veins and up

Sun rises beyond the hill, looks down
sees this shiny, little gentleman,
smiling at him; hurry
Take him up
Droplets’ journey
Ends!


18/8/2021
'Merse' poetry contest...

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Pink
asleep
on her side
feeding piglets 
hungry at her breasts
motherly love in sty
on a bed of large hay,
amidst the farm hens,
in peace she feeds
gives life to
would be
ham

Written 15/08/2021
NA
Merse poetry contest
Malabika Ray Choudhury sponsored
new format 1 to 6 and 6 to 1 syllables...

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Wow!
Leaves fall
But not all
Evergreens still
Stand like old portraits
On them, squirrels not same

Running here and there, why?
'They ready for change'
To human says
Beauty of
Lovely
Fall


Syllable count=1-2-3-4-5-6-0-6-5-4-3-2-1
'Beauty of Fall'-Merse poetry contest

10th September 2021...

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