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Navigating Through Life's Highway

Hurdled is life’s highway to every milestone: Detours, traffic woes~ impediments to goal, Perturbing in hindrances that endlessly groan Searching exit ramp to soothe anguished soul. Though memories of yore, of pain bemoan, Benevolence of today vows to mold morrow, Prodding fate of future~ opaque, unknown, Defying grievous intents in ill-will of sorrow. Wished for earnestly, life is a cherished dream, An exuberance of spring, of burbling stream, A meaningful exploration of endearing theme; Mystical, phenomenal, halo of mirthful gleam. Life is a fleeting dot on scale of eternal time, A journey of courage, yet harbinger of fears; Gracefully revering the echoes of lifetime, Whether reveling in joy or lamenting in tears. Rejoice in life’s sunset, rejoice in life’s sunrise, Greet charming smiles, yet ignore not its sighs, Celebrate spring’s birth, mourn autumn’s demise, Cheer life’s welcome, dwell not in goodbyes. January 26, 2023 Placed 1st: Pick-A-Title, Vol 34 - Poetry Contest Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/21/2023 9:38:00 AM

An uplifting, optimistically wise poem. It's so true that we should live life to the fullest. :)

Bill Baker

Date: 2/10/2023 7:53:00 AM

Congratulations on the win for this fine poem, Vijay! The rhymes were spot on and the poem was filled with many descriptive parts of life's journey. Thanks for sharing my friend. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/6/2023 5:22:00 AM

Hi Vijay, a wonderful clever poem which clearly tells us that life is not always a picnic, yes we do have problems, be it health, family, life itself, death, financial but, we also have awesome holidays, happy families, birth of life, birth of seasons, birth of an ever dynamic evolution of life, so we must enjoy our happy moments and deal with the sad and take it all in our stride. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/4/2023 5:53:00 AM

I love this one, Vijay, especially that ending line, congratulations:)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:44:00 AM

Much appreciate, Jo--many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/3/2023 4:37:00 PM

Oh how I agree…yes, we mourn and we must process whether the loss of a life, limb, job, etc.. But let’s rejoice in the sunrise and the sunset! I feel this way too!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:44:00 AM

Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Michael Tor

Date: 2/2/2023 6:32:00 PM

Vijay your positiveness and duality depict the reality of life. Skillfully you have shared the triumphant and the reality of the resulting pain and disappointments. Well done my friend. Love your theme and the words used to convey. Congratulations for your achievement in the Contest...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:44:00 AM

You are so very kind of you my friend. Many thanks for taking the time to write detailed insights. I always appreciate your visit and comments, Michael.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 2/1/2023 2:39:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this magnificent poem, Vijay:-)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:42:00 AM

Many thanks Edward. Much appreciate your visit--special thanks for sponsoring contest.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/31/2023 9:03:00 PM

Oh yes the rewards are so sweet, Vijay, we must not give up, poetry helps, the power from the mind to the pen...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:42:00 AM

Thank you Harry--much appreciate. Stay well my friend.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/31/2023 1:15:00 PM

Oh, Vijay, "Rejoice in life’s sunset, rejoice in life’s sunrise, Greet charming smiles, yet ignore not its sighs, Celebrate spring’s birth, mourn autumn’s demise, Cheer life’s welcome, dwell not in goodbyes." Your whole poem is beautiful, but the culmination to this finish is breathtaking wisdom! Another fave!! <3

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:41:00 AM

So special to receive your FAVE, BJ. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks. Many thanks.

Ann Peck

Date: 1/31/2023 11:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Vijay! I love your poem--so full of life's lovely, positive energy!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:40:00 AM

Thank you Ann--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/30/2023 9:23:00 PM

Congratulations for your win :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:40:00 AM

Thank you Heidi.

Valsa George

Date: 1/30/2023 7:55:00 PM

Hi Vijay, back to your poem with Congratulations on your well deserved First place win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:39:00 AM

Thanks again, Valsa.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/30/2023 12:51:00 PM

- "Life is a fleeting dot on scale of eternal time" ... a line that I will put behind my ear ... and never forget ... an excellent poem, Vijay - hugs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:39:00 AM

So true. Much appreciate, Anne-Lise. Many thanks.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/30/2023 7:37:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/week..................

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:38:00 AM

Thanks again, Paula.

Joseph May

Date: 1/30/2023 7:30:00 AM

Beautiful write Vijay, Congrats on your win

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:38:00 AM

Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/30/2023 6:59:00 AM

Back with congratuations on your well- deserved win, Vijay your poetry is just oustanding and well-crafted my friend.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:38:00 AM

Thanks again, my friend.

Fin Chuuk

Date: 1/29/2023 7:20:00 PM

WOW! Fantastic poem, Vjay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/4/2023 6:37:00 AM

Thank you Fin--much appreciate.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/29/2023 11:52:00 AM

An outstanding poem filled with philosophical ideas that illumine the mind of the reader, if the reader takes the time to ponder on them, my dearest friend, Vijay. Be blessed!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/29/2023 3:26:00 PM

So special to hear that from you my friend. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Demetrios. Many thanks. Glad you are back.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/28/2023 8:36:00 PM

As we travel on life's highway, many emotions follow close behind. (In fact, they're always near). Even someone like me feels the weight of the world, but I'm able to deal with those moments. It's easy to look at the blessings that surround me, instead of dwelling on the things I cannot change. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you, Vijay. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/29/2023 3:25:00 PM

Yes, indeed! Some navigate through life brilliantly, others find it hard from time to time. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Brandy. Many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/28/2023 6:15:00 PM

with every goodbye is a new beginning, and the seedling of spring is always there, if we look with hopeful eyes onto the future, beautiful expressions, gl in the contest, dear poet friend :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/29/2023 3:22:00 PM

Thank you for reading and your thoughtful insights, Vienna. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Deb M

Date: 1/28/2023 6:10:00 AM

An excellent poem Vijay describing beautifully the journey on life's highway! A lovely write my friend….Debx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2023 11:02:00 AM

So special to hear that from you. Much appreciate, Deb. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/28/2023 5:18:00 AM

Your metaphor for life as a highway is spot on Vijay! You always find the words to create intense and vivid imagery! Well done!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2023 11:01:00 AM

Much appreciate--many thanks, Mike.

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/27/2023 2:21:00 PM

"Wished for earnestly, life is a cherished dream, An exuberance of spring, of burbling stream," -- very nicely expressed. Best of luck in contest. This could be a winner.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2023 11:01:00 AM

Thank you Joe for your support. Much appreciate your visit and comments my friend.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/27/2023 6:17:00 AM

dear Vijay: A beautiful reminder of how to remain serene in the chaotic highway of life. Best, SuZ

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/27/2023 11:28:00 AM

Glad you liked the poem, SuZ. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Valsa George

Date: 1/27/2023 3:36:00 AM

Life viewed in it subtle shades of sorrow and joy, neither exulting nor plunging into the nadir of despair, always maintaining an equipoise. Great penning ! All the Best Vijay....

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/27/2023 11:27:00 AM

Thank you for your kind remarks, Valsa. Much appreciate your thoughtful insights.