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A variety of fine brushes…thin, medium, wide,
soft and smooth... to paint landscapes - sky, ocean, tree, 
at tranquil dawn, my backyard turns into an oasis,
A transient escape for peace, sanctuary for me! 

Focused on visual delight, savour sublimity!
umbrella-like willow, lush leaves offering shade,
dainty roses bloom, elegant hydrangea smiles,
playful birds chirp, frisky squirrels run, until daylight fade!

Sky often mesmerizing vermillion at quiet dawn,
sun rises, waking up the world, with glorious light
bees frolic, pretty butterflies kiss ravishing flowers,
I get lost in the allure of a captivating sight!

My blank canvases get covered with gorgeous paints,
I dip and glide my brush, whimsical colours I splash in,
sunset at Arabian Sea, sunrise on Himalayas,
create amazing views even where I had never been!

Poetry, cascading fountain of our soul, paints life with words,
Painters, sparked by imagination, borrow colours from Nature, 
Depict the surreal universe with unique perspectives, 
Poetry and Art… blend, connect, compensate each other.

Copyright © Malabika Ray Choudhury | Year Posted 2024

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Valsa George Date: 5/6/2024 8:52:00 AM Back to your sweet poem with Congratulations on your first place win, dear Mala. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/7/2024 7:36:00 AM Thank you so much, Dear Valsa. I feel I have so much more to learn from poets like you. Your poem on Gardening is a delight to read! Truly appreciate your visit and comment.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/5/2024 8:23:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Painting" write again. Have a blessed day with your win...................... Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/5/2024 8:57:00 AM Thank you, Dearest Paula. Really appreciate your kind visit.

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/5/2024 5:57:00 AM Mala, congratulations on your first place win. Love your paintings, thanks for sharing your hobby. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/5/2024 7:12:00 AM Thank you so much, Dear Tania, for sponsoring contests with such great themes (now we know each other better) and my placement. I am equally honoured and humbled, Lovely Poet! Love and warm wishes ~

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/3/2024 8:39:00 AM I enjoyed reading your "Painting" write. One can paint with paints. One can paint with words. You can paint with both. Great Ending/Great Pictures... Have a blessed day writing away....................... Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/5/2024 7:13:00 AM Dear Paula, your visit is such a joy! Really appreciate your comments, not only one, but on two poems. Love and hugs ~

Valsa George Date: 5/1/2024 10:19:00 PM Dear Mala, you are a painter of colors and words alike ! Your landscape paintings I have seen on face book. Your poetry is indeed painting with words, I have always felt. "Poetry and Art, blend, connect, compensate each other." So very true. All the Best dear Mala! Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/5/2024 7:15:00 AM Dear Valsa, Thank you so much for your kind visit and warm comments. Your comments inspire me every time I read them - I feel humbled with your supportive words. Love and hugs ~

Christina Bowring Date: 4/25/2024 9:57:00 AM Dearest Mala, I’m back to say wow - these paintings are superb. So stunning! You are so talented with your brushstrokes as I knew you would be with your artistic, poetic eye. I think art and poetry go so well together as you have so expertly shown us here. I love these - the second one in particular is so visually stunning with its colouring. The reflection dancing upon the water is breathtaking. It’s an honour to see these and I hope we will be able to see more in the future. Login to Reply Christina Bowring Date: 4/25/2024 10:00:00 AM I will visit your wonderful, entertaining and informative blog. Thank you so much for thinking of me my dear, sweet, talented friend. Keep writing, painting, singing and cooking. You have a gift. You are a gift to many. Luv and hugs xx

Christina Bowring Date: 4/24/2024 3:55:00 PM Dearest Mala, what a delightful read this is as we share with you your passion for painting and admire your beautiful, poetic words. You have captured so much natural beauty here with the birds, leaves, flowers and so much more. I love,’ pretty butterflies kiss ravishing flowers ‘ sunset at Arabian Sea ‘ especially. Gorgeous imagery. You are so multi talented dear one and it’s a privilege to always read your poetry. Perhaps one day you could accompany one of your poems with one of your paintings Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 4/24/2024 5:01:00 PM Your comments brought tears to my eyes, Christina. My life wasn't easy - only poets like you will understand the struggles i have gone through for many years, and at last I have found my oasis in creative activities. Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 4/24/2024 4:36:00 PM Dearest Christina, So delighted to read your comment! I feel honoured that a brilliant poet like you find my poem delightful! You have given me a great idea - I almost forgot that we could post some pictures with our poems. So now I have added pictures of two of my paintings - the first one is inspired by Van Gogh. Hope you like these paintings, Christina. Forgot to mention to you, I have added one simple vegetarian/vegan recipe, especially for you, with the blog - Chapter 3 - I posted this time. Love and many Hugs ~ Christina Bowring Date: 4/24/2024 3:56:00 PM as it would be wonderful to see. Keep shining always dear Mala as you are inspirational. Hugs and blessings dear friend xx

Silent One Date: 4/23/2024 12:08:00 PM I think everyone on here will have poetry s a hobby, but you have done a wonderful one about painting.. it flows so well.. So many things you have painted.. great poem for the contest, best of luck.. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 4/23/2024 5:28:00 PM Dear Poet, Your comments truly inspire me, when sometimes I lose motivation. I pursue quite a few hobbies, painting is one of them. What I described in this poem, is a true picture of my summer days. I wait for summer, especially to be outside to paint...it is such a calming, relaxing and creative activity. Best wishes to You ~

Ink Empress Date: 4/23/2024 12:43:00 AM Wow this is absolutely gorgeous dear mala! I love it! So you are a painter of words and colors too, how creative you are, and also an excellent cook i can tell, i really love the way you’ve written this in such a descriptive manner with clever word pairings and flow of lines! So artistic! I especially loved “umbrella-like willow, lush leaves offering shade, dainty roses bloom, elegant hydrangea smiles, playful birds chirp, frisky squirrels run, until daylight fade!” Beyond impeccable! BOL Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 4/23/2024 5:21:00 PM Dearest Inky, Your beautiful comments mean so much to me! I have quite a few hobbies - sometimes I don't know which one to focus on. After Poetry, I engage myself with vocal music, which comes naturally to me. For art, I have learned a really rare art - similar like Russian Faberge Eggs - at some point, I used to be totally engrossed with that activity. You are right - I love delicious and healthy cooking, especially for my children, and now for two grandsons! I should focus on improving my writing at this time, but can not stay away from all other creative activities. Your poems inspire me, Dear Ink Empress, I am learning from you. Love and Hugs ~