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A Darkest Night Too Brightens In Dawn

When I ruminate in trepidations forlorn, Darkness traversed in search of dawn, Vying fertile shores, oceans I crossed, Nightmares that my dreams doled out; Looking back now, how I fondly recall-- In those hardships success was born. As I watch frigid woes glinting on snow, Winters that melt and in rivers flow, Parched-leaves tinting autumn’s glow, I wonder how seasons in throes know; Behind clouds of despair rises arc of hope. When I spend today in tempests bygone Brooding in defeat of conquests lost, Yesterdays that were callously tossed; I once again follow footsteps of the past Imprisoning my triumphs of tomorrow Arresting winsome ambitions of now. Learning the lessons from where I was I reassure anxieties perturbing my life: Travails of turbulence won’t last long, For a darkest night too brightens in dawn, A rainbow forms after a storm is gone. So, I clasp the hand of a leisurely walk Unfettered by constant tick of time clock, Passionately answering call of my heart Bequeathing moments that forever last. August 8, 2022 Placed 1st: Free Verse -Old or New Poetry Contest Sponsor: Joseph May

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Harry Horsman

Date: 3/14/2023 1:40:00 AM

A poem, that adds excellent values to society, especially todays.. Harry

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/30/2022 1:20:00 AM

A gem of a poem with thought provoking metaphors. Love it. Congrats!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/22/2022 9:14:00 AM

Glad you liked the poem. Many thanks, Afzal.

Joseph May

Date: 8/29/2022 6:24:00 PM

"Behind clouds of despair rises arc of hope.", Very nicely penned Vijay, Congrats on your win

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/22/2022 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Joseph. Many thanks for sponsoring contests. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/18/2022 7:00:00 AM

The silver lining does show in this impressive poem Vijay. Without the dark, we cannot appreciate the light. Linda

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/28/2022 2:13:00 PM

Thank you Linda--much appreciate.

Bill Baker

Date: 8/17/2022 4:37:00 PM

Soulful poem my friend. Truly looking back of storms passed through and seeing the hope in the rainbow that followed, does give us new strength for the morrow. The wisdom intertwined was helpful and the unfettered walk was a beautiful reminder of the joy of living in the moment. Thank for sharing your heart and wisdom with us through your poetry, Vijay. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/28/2022 2:13:00 PM

So very kind of you, Bill. Much appreciate detailed, insightful comments. Many thanks.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/10/2022 7:19:00 AM

Vijay, I found the mood of your poems to be quite enjoyable. In addition, I consider the appearance of a rainbow after a storm to be symbolic of the revival of hope for humankind. As well the beauty of dawn is symbolic of the renewal of hope for another day. To achieve the enormous goals that we have set for ourselves, it is necessary for us to persevere through difficult times. Viewpoints that are reasonable, as well as superb words of wisdom that you penned with positive optimism. Blessings

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/28/2022 2:12:00 PM

Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated my friend. Many thanks, Lasaad.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/9/2022 7:55:00 PM

Love your theme Vijay sorry for late response been working on my house. Haven't been on too much. Many insightful versus overcoming adversity with resolve. I agree with Victor Vijay he said it best my friend. Thank you for sharing my friend...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/28/2022 2:11:00 PM

Much appreciate my friend. Many thanks Michael for your visit and kind remarks.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/9/2022 7:37:00 AM

Vijay, this very expressive poem conveys a powerful message about learning from the past but not allowing one's self to be doomed by it. Great use of personification. Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/9/2022 10:07:00 AM

Much appreciate your visit and comments, Janice. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Joseph May

Date: 8/9/2022 1:45:00 AM

Finding hope when despair looms, Very nicely penned Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/9/2022 5:24:00 AM

Thank you Joseph for your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/8/2022 8:13:00 PM

"A rainbow forms after a storm is gone." This thought reminds me of the peace that surrounds a heart, after it has felt so many emotions. Such a wonderful feeling knowing the sun is there to brighten the day, to take all the worries away. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/9/2022 5:24:00 AM

Much appreciate as always my friend. Your visit is always inspirational and your comments are on mark. Many thanks, Brandy.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/8/2022 1:33:00 PM

I really like the next to last stanza's last two lines. It is always nice to see a rainbow after a storm because it renews hope for mankind and also the beauty of dawn gives us hope for another day. Sara

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/8/2022 2:52:00 PM

Yes indeed--seeds of success are planted when we are struggling to make it. Much appreciate your thoughtful comments, Sara. Many thanks.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/8/2022 7:55:00 AM

This poem is too brilliant to give it a proper just comment. So true that we have to suffer before we achieve our lofty aims. Shades of logic and reasoning. Well done.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/8/2022 2:50:00 PM

I feel honored by your insightful, supportive comments, Victor. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/8/2022 5:45:00 AM

"Behind clouds of despair rises arc of hope" what wise words penned with optimistic thoughts... Loved the voice of your poem Vijayji... the title is awesome... and so so true... As always an exquisite write from your talented pen... God bless... ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/8/2022 2:49:00 PM

So glad to hear that from a talented writer. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Ani. Many thanks.

Valsa George

Date: 8/8/2022 4:50:00 AM

"Travails of turbulence won’t last long, For a darkest night too brightens in dawn, A rainbow forms after a storm is gone." Those passing through stress and turbulence, if happen to read these lines, how relieved they would feel.... ! The hope and assurance, this poem gives is more consoling to a depressed person than several series of counselling sessions. A poem full of positive vibes, Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/8/2022 2:48:00 PM

That is very kind of you my friend. Your analysis is always spot on. Much appreciate your detailed insights, Valsa. many thanks.