My Lost Valentine

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Lovingly, the rising Sun embraces the petite Moon,

Like a beloved sweetheart,

Soaked in luster and innocence,

Ignoring the warts and blemishes.

Many years ago, the intense heat of our desire,

Melted the tenuous threads of our love,

Pushing us into separate orbits,

In search of new horizons.

Although, sometimes, you still brighten my dreams,

It is your sky,

My lost valentine, that shifted then,

And perhaps, mine too.

Never to cross againโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.

26 responses to “My Lost Valentine”

  1. Geri Lawhon Avatar

    Such a gorgeously written poem. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks for your words of appreciation…..gratitude…it was indeed a privilege to share with my readers…..

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  2. rana3287 Avatar
    rana3287

    Good. But you didn’t reveal much. Kept many things behind the curtains.

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks brother for having gone through the post….well, the curtain will be raised in phases….

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  3. I. S. khanna Avatar

    True love defined in genuine contour. Master stroke – ignoring the warts and blemishes. Vibrant attempt in enliving reminences.

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Uncle, your appreciation is nothing less than a blessing for me….keeps me motivated to perform better all the time…….gratitude…….

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  4. sanjaymadaneok Avatar
    sanjaymadaneok

    Wow… good one APS!

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      thanks bro…..for your ‘exclamation’ of appreciation…..grateful…….with your busy schedule, means a lot to me….

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  5. Abrar Sheriff M Avatar
    Abrar Sheriff M

    Caressing Words, Capturing emotions, Calibrating Verse, Constantly sending us to Raptures, Poet Poised for Greatness.

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks brother….for your words of immense encouragement…….gratitude…….

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  6. Rajiv Dutta Avatar
    Rajiv Dutta

    Verse- stile
    Trying your hand in all genres of literature!
    Great going!

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Yes Rajiv……making an attempt at new genres….thanks for your appreciation….great motivation for me…….

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  7. vandanadu Avatar
    vandanadu

    “bhulii hui yaadon, mujhe itana na sataao
    ab chain se rahane do, mere paas na aao
    bhuli hui yaadon …

    daaman men liye baitha hun,
    (toote hue taare \- 2)
    kab tak main jiyunga yunhi,
    (khwaabon ke sahaare \- 2)
    deewaana hun, ab aur na deewaana banaao
    ab chain se rahane do, mere paas na aao
    bhuli hui yaadon…”

    In support of your words….
    I pray that though in your own skies, the warmth of being in the same galaxy is felt across ๐Ÿ’ž

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Buddy…in response to my attempt at some experimental poetry you have presented a chartbuster song…like a true student of Physics you have encompassed the skies in a common galaxy….. amazing thought… grateful

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  8. jajaborfreesoul Avatar
    jajaborfreesoul

    Sir, very well crafted piece of literature. Be it prose or poetry you are so refreshing.

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Really enthralled to get a review from a connoisseur like you after a long time….motivating for me…. thanks for the appreciation brother ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’—

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  9. yaserhusain Avatar
    yaserhusain

    Nice one Sir!

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks ๐Ÿ‘ dear….

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  10. Sangeeta Sikri Avatar
    Sangeeta Sikri

    Very well written AP.Refreshing

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks for your words of appreciation sweetheart ๐Ÿ’“

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  11. goyalsac Avatar
    goyalsac

    Wow, your poetic lines and these refreshing images connect you well.
    Wondeful

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks brother for your words of appreciation…. grateful

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  12. JP Singh Avatar

    Good expression

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Thanks my guiding light……..

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  13. farheez Avatar

    Your moonlight caress,
    My body and dress,
    Liken to the starlight,
    Doth make my heart bright,
    Even over time the desire light,
    When the sun comes in light.

    Nice one sir… Made me reminisce my lost love….

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    1. APS Malhotra Avatar

      Your attempt is much better than mine brother…….and thanks for the appreciation…..and you should be thankful to me that i could make you reminisce about your lost love…..

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