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This Old Oak-Tree Smiling Through My Balcony

This old oak-tree smiling through my balcony Sways and swings cheerily, a happy emissary, Budding new vigor upon tiny greenish leaves Adorning exuberance of idyllic new morning, Quivering golden-beams on dawning of spring. When the sun rises, blushing mauve feelings, Its gentle oscillations fetch tender sensibilities Inviting sparrows to grace the stage of robins In spontaneous outburst of ceremonial music-- Chirping, twittering, singing for the hatchlings. As summer of my mind churns wistful stories, Its white blossoms waltz tender warm breeze And leaves flutter merrily, twirling to comfort me When thoughts bygone nudge parched vagaries Engrossed in realm of burned-out memories. When autumn turns green into fiery-red leaves As ruby sundown glitters on amethyst evening And gusty winds rustle-in endlessly, ferociously, Whirling flying colors, floating crimson revelries; A few remnants cling-on, loath to forsake me. Yet, brazenly I gaze away, ignoring its appeal When harsh winter shudders essence of its being, Quivering, shivering bare-skinned branches; Staying beguiled instead on top of frozen hills Where sunset articulates ochre-tinged themes. May 26, 2020 Poem of the day on May 28, 2020 Placed 2nd: Brian's Choice Y Contest

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Date: 12/19/2021 4:49:00 AM
I love the changes to the tree with the change of seasons. Of all I enjoyed the lines describing the oak tree with the onset of Autumn !"As ruby sundown glitters on amethyst evening And gusty winds rustle-in endlessly, ferociously, Whirling flying colors, floating crimson revelries; A few remnants cling-on, loath to forsake me.'' Who can bring in a more enchanting image! Indeed a delight !
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Date: 11/9/2020 12:51:00 PM
Sounds like a beautiful view, Victor :)
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Date: 6/2/2020 6:25:00 AM
Beautifully described . A well deserved POTD. I thoroughly enjoyed this. God Bless my friend. JB
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/2/2020 5:40:00 PM
Thank you Judy--much appreciate.
Date: 6/1/2020 6:41:00 PM
you have such a way with words. Wonderful alliteration and imagery. And a POTD too! Big congrats, Vijay.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/2/2020 5:40:00 PM
Much appreciate, Andrea--many thanks.
Date: 5/31/2020 10:38:00 AM
Just returning to congratulate you on POTD...Great choice...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/31/2020 5:35:00 PM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate.
Date: 5/30/2020 1:08:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Autumn with all of its beautiful colors before the dead of winter. I love to watch the leaves as they keep changing colors. Enjoy your win and day.........
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/30/2020 3:28:00 PM
Much appreciate Paula--many thanks.
Date: 5/29/2020 8:33:00 PM
G'day Vijay … congrats on your POTD Vijay. Leaves are such an attraction. We watch them turn from lime green through the rustic colours of autumn and that is a beautiful sight to surround us - thanks Vijay - Lindsay
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/30/2020 6:03:00 AM
Much appreciate Lindsay, your visit and comments--many thanks.
Date: 5/29/2020 12:32:00 PM
Back with congratulations on POTD, well deserved, my friend.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 4:36:00 PM
Thank you for the return visit, Lawrence--much appreciate my friend.
Date: 5/29/2020 11:34:00 AM
Congratulations on having this gorgeous beauty of the seasons honored with POTD Vijay! It is very worthy of the honor my friend. I loved it! Blessings xxoo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 4:36:00 PM
Much appreciate my friend--many thanks for your kind remarks.
Date: 5/29/2020 8:52:00 AM
Simply stunning poetry, Vijay:)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 9:08:00 AM
So very kind of you, Jo--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/29/2020 8:03:00 AM
Superb use of personification, Vijay. A lovely poem from your pen! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 9:07:00 AM
Thank you Janice--much appreciate.
Date: 5/29/2020 7:44:00 AM
So many beautiful and vivid images you have shared, Vijay. I didn't just see each season, I felt each season! A belated congrats :) Rhonda xx
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 9:07:00 AM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Rhonda--many thanks.
Date: 5/29/2020 7:22:00 AM
Ecstatic verse depicting a phantasmagoria of imagery dearest, Vijay. Uplifting and inspiring. Blessings!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 7:42:00 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 11:16:00 PM
Sweet perfection Vijay...beautifully penned. My fav line "as ruby sundown glitters on amethyst evening" I have that picture in my head to send me to bed tonight. Congratulations on your honor of POtD
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Date: 5/29/2020 7:41:00 AM
So glad to read your comments, Jeanne--much appreciate--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 9:59:00 PM
Impeccable and a unique style all of your own Vijay. A Master Poet, you are truly one of the best . Congratulations on your well deserved POTD my dear friend....Maria Hugs
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 7:40:00 AM
So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate your kind feedback, as always. Many many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 8:07:00 PM
Vijay, very nice ode to your oak tree. I liked your line, "When the sun rises, blushing mauve feelings" and so many more. Congratulations on your selection as POTD! Best regards, John
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 7:40:00 AM
Much appreciate John your visit and lovely comments, Many thanks. Regards.
Date: 5/28/2020 6:02:00 PM
Thank you for taking us through the seasons in the life of your oak "happy emissary" of change and in our own lives. Lovely images as always! Congratulations on your win! High five!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/29/2020 7:38:00 AM
Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Sam--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 2:44:00 PM
Very beautiful descriptions and makes me look forward to seeing the changing for the seasons.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 4:00:00 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Adrianne--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 1:23:00 PM
Vijay, what better way to win this honor than by describing the four seasons of the year. Congratulations my friend on POTD. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:30:00 PM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate your kind remarks.
Date: 5/28/2020 12:46:00 PM
Wonderful work my Friend, congratulations for your POTD honor, well deserved...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:30:00 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments Charlie--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 12:18:00 PM
Vijay, congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honor, FAV !! _Constance
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:29:00 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Constance--many thanks. A FAVE from you is quite an honor--special thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 12:14:00 PM
Delighted to see you have been honoured with POTD Vijay for your most beautiful poetry ~ congratulations my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:28:00 PM
So very kind of you Ann--much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 11:42:00 AM
If I want to escape in the beauty and magic of every season- all I need to do is curl your poetry softly around me. Congratulations Vijay, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:27:00 PM
Much appreciate your return visit and kind remarks, Brandy--many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2020 10:28:00 AM
Congratulations Vijay on POTD...A lovely write my friend
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:27:00 PM
Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.
Date: 5/28/2020 9:58:00 AM
You are very good at this, Vijay. Congratulations!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/28/2020 2:26:00 PM
Much appreciate SW--many thanks for your visit and comments.
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