Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

As I Held My Silence

In view of my mirror
Lately you appear
Smiling at me
While I'm twirling my hair
But you aren't really there
In my dreamy rear view

As I find fulfillment
In everything about you
Holding you closely
Without your consent
Indulging in memories
When I'm feeling lonely

Reminiscing fondly
A million happy tales
Laughing all the while
At every milestone
Celebrating birthdays
Toasting graduations
Growing up together
As lifelong friends

Until things changed
When I found pleasure
In every hug and touch
Longing for more
Of emotional rush
Seeking sweet solace
In sound of your laughter
And dreams of lovers
In romantic fairy tales

Never saying a word
Except in my prayers

Then came the moment
Expressing deep regret
For not having the courage
To tell you how I felt

As I held my silence
On your wedding day

December 26, 2018
Placed 1st: Strand choice F contest by Brian Strand

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Edward Ibeh March 15, 2020 at 7:50 AM Such a delightful read, Vijay:-) Congratulations on your fine first place win! Vijay Pandit March 15, 2020 at 11:40 AM Thank you Edward--much appreciate.

Heidi Sands January 20, 2019 at 3:11 PM Congratulations for climbing the best new poem list Vijay :) Vijay Pandit March 15, 2020 at 11:41 AM Thank you Heidi--much appreciate.

P.S. Awtry January 10, 2019 at 8:47 AM I was enjoying this sweet love story and then...you jolted me with that last line... An important message expressed elegantly... Congratulations! Vijay Pandit January 12, 2019 at 7:58 AM Thank you P S Awtry.

Brandy Nicole January 2, 2019 at 2:21 PM Being silent, sometimes hurts worse than saying what needs to be said. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit January 6, 2019 at 7:45 AM Thank you Brandy.

Silent One January 1, 2019 at 7:27 AM Brilliant poetry my friend.. never hold the silence... cant always be silent.. sometimes we need to speak up and be heard.. Vijay Pandit January 6, 2019 at 7:45 AM Thank you SO.

Demetrios Trifiatis December 31, 2018 at 12:29 PM Explosive and moving ending! Excellently done but not enviable to live through such an experience! Congratulations my dear friend, Vijay ! More to come with the new year! Vijay Pandit December 31, 2018 at 2:22 PM Happy New Year to you my friend. Many thanks for your visit and comments.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 31, 2018 at 12:09 PM - Congratulations on your great win, Vijay :) - Best wishes for the new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit December 31, 2018 at 2:21 PM All the best to you in the new year, Anne-Lise. Many thanks.

Vladislav Raven December 31, 2018 at 10:03 AM Hi Vijay, another excellent write from your pen my friend. This is such a wonderful write my friend, such a sad ending, from start to finish you had my complete attention. Have a very Happy New Year my friend. Your friend always....Mike. I almost forgot, congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent write. Vijay Pandit December 31, 2018 at 2:21 PM Happy New Year to you Mike. Many thanks for the visit and kind feedback.

Liam Mcdaid December 30, 2018 at 3:53 PM your pen sparkled in this vijay very beautifully painted canvas i pray you have a blessed new year ahead Vijay Pandit December 31, 2018 at 6:54 AM Happy New Year to you as well Liam..many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich December 30, 2018 at 2:19 PM Back with congratulations. I see I missed out on the last one liner contest of Silent One as well. Good grief. How do we keep up here? Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you, Andrea.

Alexis Y. December 30, 2018 at 11:21 AM Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to congratulations on a well deserved:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you Alexis.

Nette Onclaud December 30, 2018 at 10:14 AM fireworks and smiles for you this coming new year... one more day before new year's eve!....huggs Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you nette.

Eve Roper December 30, 2018 at 8:55 AM Nicely done, Vijay. Congratulations on your win. May your new year be very blessed. Hugs Eve~`* Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 3:31 PM Thank you Eve.

Debjani Mitra December 30, 2018 at 2:18 AM Congratulations Vijay...What a captivating poem, on a simple theme..... one-sided love is beautiful indeed till it meets the inevitable end you expressed. Love your poems.. Happy New year Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you Debjani--appreciate the kind feedback.

CayCay Godwin December 29, 2018 at 11:42 PM Ouch! What an ending, broke my heart. A write that carries one through heavy emotional weight as talent-written and delivered. I felt the pain of heartbreak and regret that with the last line, I fear, must linger until I find a funny poem. Impressive poem. All the best ... CayCay Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you CayCay..appreciate the kind remarks.

Janice Canerdy December 29, 2018 at 9:04 PM So lovely--so sad! CONGRATS on your win! Janice Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 7:13 AM Thank you Janice.

Faraz Ajmal December 29, 2018 at 2:06 PM Love doesn't see the person or the place, it just kinda happens and often times it happens to the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time, yet the worse thing is when it happens with someone we don't have the guts to tell, and once we gather the courage, it is all too late, your poem shows all this very well, many congratulations on your wonderful 3rd position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day Vijay Pandit December 30, 2018 at 7:13 AM Thank you Faraz.

Arturo Michael December 29, 2018 at 7:33 AM Isn't it better to have loved than not loved at all...Such beautiful memories come handy in times of need...All the best Vijay Vijay Pandit December 29, 2018 at 8:09 AM So true. Appreciate your visit and comments Arturo..many thanks.

Kai Michael Neumann December 29, 2018 at 2:50 AM Ouch, that is heartfelt and it hurts. I hope that you (if you are the protagonist) to move own and are more open about such secrets. Kind wishes, Kai Vijay Pandit December 29, 2018 at 8:08 AM Thank you Kai--appreciate your comments.

Andrea Dietrich December 28, 2018 at 7:06 PM Hmmm, I was gonna try secret contest and just noticed it is no longer up. Good thing you wrote this one. I think it should do well as I come here to revisit it. Vijay Pandit December 29, 2018 at 8:07 AM Thank you Andrea..appreciate your visit and comments.

M. L. Kiser December 28, 2018 at 3:39 PM Sad but true; many have held back and lost out. Well penned story. Vijay Pandit December 28, 2018 at 5:20 PM You are very kind...thank you MLK.

Joseph May December 28, 2018 at 3:24 PM A poignant story of unexpressed love..Very nicely penned Vijay.. Vijay Pandit December 28, 2018 at 5:18 PM Thank you Joseph..appreciate the visit and kind feedback.

Paul Callus December 28, 2018 at 11:18 AM How sad Vijay! It would be even sadder had she been in the same situation...both afraid of the all important step, probably dreading the loss of a very close friendship! ~ Another beautiful poem, Vijay. Regards // paul Vijay Pandit December 28, 2018 at 12:23 PM Much appreciate your kind feedback Paul. Many thanks. Regards.

Wren Rushing December 27, 2018 at 8:15 PM The words not said are the ones we regret the most. Well written my dear friend and a fav for me. Vijay Pandit December 28, 2018 at 7:34 AM That is quite special Wren..really appreciate the kind words..many thanks.

Lawrence Sharp December 27, 2018 at 8:14 PM Quite crushing, surely. It is better to regret what we have done than to regret what we have not done. Very good write, my friend. Vijay Pandit December 28, 2018 at 7:33 AM Thank you my friend. Appreciate your visit and kind feedback.

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