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Let’s fly to the celestial fiesta of the cherry blossom, In the North Eastern Region of Shillong, named, “The Scotland of the East, The abode of the cloud,” in the lush mesa of the magnetic Meghalaya! The wheezing Pine forest of the whispering waterfalls in the Khasi hills, is bustling with the nature’s fairytale of pink, white and ivory! As far as the eyes can see, the rolling tableland is ringing, ridden by the radiant petals of cherries! Neither Japan, nor Paris, a mere remote region of Indian plateau, Glowing in nature’s sublime glory of pellucid picturesque pinks! Nicknamed, Prunus Cerasoides, the cherry blossoms, a delightful boon of Himalayas, are blooming profusely in the magical verdant highland of the East Khasi hills! The November is rippling with moonlit music, plethora of flamboyant folk dances, pageants, stalls to cater to the globetrotters’ penchant for the ethnicity of the fur-flung region’s tribes’ cuisines, wine, arts and cryptic crafts! Such bedazzling is the serenity of the panaromic platonic plateau, As folks of the vicinity, are traversing despite the rampant pandemic, to glimpse the shangri la of the richest biome of the floral magical lane! The resonating frolic of the chirping and twittering from the cheerful cherry bushes are teeming with the twirling bliss, intoning, in winters whistling whiff! A nature’s bounty, a pamphlet of picturesque hamlets’ terrains of aromatic sensuous purity! Blessed are they, who have witnessed the once in a lifetime scene of crystal clean roaring rivulets, murmuring brooks, the ravishing orchids, quirky root bridges, aesthetic lakes and rills, scented wild flowers, encompassing the enigmatic cherry blooms of the mystic land of the majestic mountains! An euphoria to have a ride amidst the clouds of the misty moorlands, gliding languidly to take the signature of the mementos of the moments; to kiss the plateau of wild orchids, flowering Cherries and sacred woodlands of those Khasi hills, crackling with the sprouting, cherry blossom festival of the far East!

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Date: 1/21/2022 8:03:00 PM
The imagery in this poem is nothing short of. magnificent. I felt as if I were actually in the midst of it, overcome by beauty and fragrance. I like to think I'm a poet, but you ARE one. Awesome. Hugs, Paul
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Date: 3/24/2022 4:08:00 AM
Hey Paul, it was your mere greatness, am a big fan of yours.. Hugs Silpika
Date: 12/8/2021 2:54:00 AM
It is good to know that this happens in India as well. I enjoyed reading this descriptive and creative work. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
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Date: 12/9/2021 12:09:00 PM
Thanks dear Sara, glad you like, much I like your poems.. Silpika
Date: 12/6/2021 6:23:00 PM
I owe you so much Silpika for these Cherry Blossoms. It is a great Spring attraction in the USA (March-April, sometimes till May). But in India! I am so glad to learn of Nature's wonders, & for Beloved Himalayas - a boon indeed. shalom, shalom Shanthi Om. Keep writing
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Date: 12/7/2021 10:13:00 AM
Ample thanks Deo, glad you enjoyed the cherry blossoms and the fiesta of the remote region... Silpika
Date: 12/6/2021 7:15:00 AM
What a heavenly place! The sights, smells, sounds! You have transported us!
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Date: 12/6/2021 8:04:00 AM
Thanks dear, glad you like the cherry blossom of the remote region.. Hugs Silpika
Date: 12/5/2021 10:34:00 AM
Silpika, my new found friend, I have discovered in you intense talent, majestic creativity, profound imagery, you have an awesome exotic way of describing this paradise 'the flowering Cherries and sacred woodlands of those Khasi hills' kudos Silpika, I applaud your poetic inspiration and craftsmanship. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 12/5/2021 1:49:00 PM
Absolutely loving it Jennifer! The words are as magical as your pen, wish a wonderful poetic journey together..with ample gratitude for visiting my compilations...Hugs Silpika
Date: 11/30/2021 7:39:00 AM
What a beautiful cherry blossom story/write. "Love It" Have a blessed day writing away................
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Date: 11/30/2021 8:17:00 AM
Dear Paula, thank you much for visiting and adoring the cherry trees of the remote region! Appreciate those golden words with gratitude.... Silpika
Date: 11/28/2021 7:09:00 AM
Great imagery you've captured, Sipika. Thank you for commenting on my poem, Waterfall. Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/28/2021 9:51:00 AM
Thanks Eve for the compliment, glad you like... Hugs Silpika
Date: 11/27/2021 10:39:00 AM
Silpika, you painted a picture with awesome imagery and have brought it to life. It is like a jungle filled to the brim with wildlife! Wow! Fave for me!
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Date: 11/27/2021 2:41:00 PM
Thanks Kim, always great to hear from you, glad you like the beauty of the remote region. and love the word wow and favs... splendid review!
Date: 11/25/2021 9:09:00 PM
Silpika, your poem has taken me to the exotic beauty of Shillong and the Khasi hills.. the cold hilly tourist destination with its heavenly ambiance ! I have been to that place and stayed there for almost six months. Haven't seen the beauty of cherry blossoms, but have enjoyed the sight of 'the crystal clean roaring rivulets, murmuring brooks, the ravishing orchids', and the flamboyant, festive, and ease loving people. Wonderful narration .
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Date: 11/26/2021 5:43:00 AM
Ample thanks Valsa, your words themselves are more than a tribute to the remote region... hope to see you there someday... Silpika
Date: 11/25/2021 5:07:00 PM
What joy it would be to see the fairytale fiesta of cherry blossom trees and the amazing surroundings that you’ve described in your beautiful poetry Silpika, it was a pleasure to read this treasure… Belle
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Date: 11/26/2021 5:44:00 AM
Ample thanks Belle, just I wonder whether I am a able to create a picture or not, but when accolade comes from you I become confident... Silpika
Date: 11/25/2021 3:54:00 PM
And here I thought that Washington D.C.'s cherry blossoms were magnificent. They sound purely pedestrian when stacked up against the 'celestial fiesta' of the cherry blossom in Shillong! Enchanting verse, Silpika. Kudos, Gershon
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Date: 11/26/2021 5:48:00 AM
Informative. Lol, was not aware, else I could have added Washington D.C also with Japan and Paris, each region has it's own beauty, hope Washington is also rippling with the gorgeous beauty, thanks for such an accolade, love the word Kudos, always appreciate, it's precious... Silpika
Date: 11/25/2021 1:27:00 PM
The region described sounds paradisiacal, Silpika. I love your detailed, very beautiful descriptions. Best of wishes, Evelyn
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Date: 11/25/2021 2:28:00 PM
Thanks dear Evelyn, just I wish to put an imag of those heavenly blooms to make it more vivid.. It's indeed beautiful, as untouched.
Date: 11/25/2021 8:35:00 AM
What a lovely location you've highlighted. I've never gone to India before. I wish I could be there one day; it is pretty attractive, especially in the North Eastern Region, which is mainly untouched! according to your wonderful poetry
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Date: 11/25/2021 2:38:00 PM
Thank you much for those revered words for the remote region. Even I became astounded when I looked at the glory of nature of those untouched regions at peak.. . their hospitality is also gracious.. can't be described.. words becomes spontaneous amidst the nature.. regards Silpika
Date: 11/25/2021 4:28:00 AM
What a wonderful land you describe. I have never been to India. Its north must be a fantastic place.
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Date: 11/25/2021 5:53:00 AM
Hey Victor thanks for the accolade. Much I appreciate your compositions. Your pen is magical. Indeed it's wonderful, especially the North Eastern Region, totally untrodden!

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