Vijay Pandit Poet Quintilla

As Time Ticks Away

Wondrous reigns the gift of your trait
To build future on strengths innate;
Knowing ticks of time rule your day
Don't just dawdle on aimless way
Strive now to mold shape of your fate.

September 13, 2021
Form: Quintilla
Eight syllables per line

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Sara Kendrick October 2, 2022 at 1:42 PM I have never done a Quintilla that I can remember, glad I saw this one. I will have to look it up and see if I can do one. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for the visit to my page. Sara

Karen Croft February 10, 2022 at 11:26 AM I agree don't waste time! It is a precious thing!

Valsa George November 15, 2021 at 8:41 AM Time is the thing that cannot be retrieved. So never dawdle the time. A beautiful exhortation, ardent and powerfully inspirational ....!

Karen Jones October 25, 2021 at 8:52 PM I like this a lot

Unseeking Seeker September 27, 2021 at 9:48 AM Mindful eye, great write Vijay!

Brian Strand September 18, 2021 at 1:15 AM Wise rime Vijay.Have a creative weekend Vijay Pandit September 18, 2021 at 8:19 AM Thank you Brian. Have a wonderful weekend.

Arturo Michael September 17, 2021 at 10:52 AM Nice...It can be voice easily...and has meaning. Vijay Pandit September 18, 2021 at 8:18 AM Thank you Arturo for stopping by. Much appreciate.

Supraja Kannan September 17, 2021 at 3:23 AM Uplifting write,... I loved the profound message... Reads like a winner... Vijay Pandit September 17, 2021 at 6:19 AM Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2021 at 7:18 AM Wonderful words! Yes we must strive and not dawdle! Vijay Pandit September 17, 2021 at 6:19 AM Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Harry Horsman September 15, 2021 at 11:42 PM LOve the message here. Vijay. Great poetry. Vijay Pandit September 16, 2021 at 6:06 AM Thank you Harry--much appreciate.

Quoth Theraven September 15, 2021 at 8:15 PM Vijay, It's a special poem, your Quintella. Especially when it's as if the poet reads minds. We're all such open books. -Richard Vijay Pandit September 16, 2021 at 6:05 AM Glad you stopped by Richard with your kind thoughts. Many thanks.

Janice Canerdy September 15, 2021 at 6:46 PM Well done, Vijay--words of wisdom. Janice Vijay Pandit September 16, 2021 at 6:05 AM Thank you Janice--much appreciate.

Delice Arleen Skelly September 15, 2021 at 2:43 AM Time has a habit of slipping away..nice one Vijay...Delice Vijay Pandit September 16, 2021 at 6:05 AM Much appreciate Delice--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich September 14, 2021 at 1:45 PM a lovely use of the quintilla form, Vijay Vijay Pandit September 16, 2021 at 6:04 AM Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.

Heidi Sands September 14, 2021 at 9:31 AM Excellent Vijay. Every moment is precious. Take care, my friend :) Vijay Pandit September 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM Thank you my friend. Always a joy when you visit. Many thanks, Heidi.

Brandy Nicole September 13, 2021 at 9:35 PM "ticks of time rule your day" So true. Make the most of every moment given. Blessings truly are everywhere. Your thoughts wrap gently around me and my heart. My best to you, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy Vijay Pandit September 14, 2021 at 6:11 AM Yes--those moments are finite. Thank you my dear friend. Much appreciate your feedback as always.

Alexis Y. September 13, 2021 at 1:31 PM WoW! Vijay, There’s great advice in your well written verse. You did the form justice my friend. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 3:54 PM Many thanks my friend. Much appreciate your kind remarks, as always.

Sotto Poet September 13, 2021 at 12:02 PM Your poem is exquisitely composed as always, Vijay, and offers excellent lyrical wisdom. Today, I've read the most beautiful ballad with a critical message of outstanding beauty to convey it. I should give this lovely form a shot: Quintilla. Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 1:21 PM You are always so very kind on Poetry Soup to everyone with your detailed comments. Much appreciate, Lasaad. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile September 13, 2021 at 11:34 AM Beautifully poetic advice Vijay! Am important message crafted with great artistry! Happy Monday!! Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 1:20 PM Many thanks, Mike. Much appreciate, as always. Happy Monday to you my friend.

Anitha Jayasankar September 13, 2021 at 10:05 AM Wonderful words of wisdom with this form Quintilla..Vijayji. I have never tried this form... Loved the title... God bless... ~ Ani Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 10:33 AM Thank you Ani--much appreciate.

Mystic Rose Rose September 13, 2021 at 8:39 AM When you have the kind of mind and soul that loves to forge through, you can only win, splendidly written Vijay, :) Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 9:22 AM Much appreciate you stopping by, Vienna. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Victor Buhagiar September 13, 2021 at 8:10 AM Five lines packed with great imagery. Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 8:31 AM Much appreciate Victor. Many thanks.

Silent One September 13, 2021 at 7:26 AM I believe this is the first time I have read a poem in this form.. the flow, rhymes and syllables are spot on... Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 7:55 AM Glad to hear from you and read your poetry again. Hope you are here to stay. Much appreciate your visit and comments, SO. Many thanks.

Tom Cunningham September 13, 2021 at 7:07 AM We mustn't stand still as the clock never stops You packed a great amount of wisdom in five lines Vijay. Good luck and hope your week goes well Tom Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 7:54 AM So very kind of you to say so Tom. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 13, 2021 at 6:49 AM Superbly written and very wise. My best to you in the contest! xomo Vijay Pandit September 13, 2021 at 7:53 AM Honored by your visit and comments, Maureen. Many thanks. Haven't seen any contest on this form or theme. Wrote it as fun.

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