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Cross Over To Tomorrow

When I recall the tenebrous, gruesome shadows Shrouding our lives conjuring deaths and sorrows, In my vantage-point, I envision a massive bridge Standing there resolutely over turbulent waters Beckoning me avidly to cross over to tomorrow Promising the other side is now within my reach And travails of the yore will soon be behind me. Yet, I feel fear gripped in jaws of deadly throes And sense saddened tears fretting abyss of woes So I summon courage, spurring resolve to cope, Drawing assurances in embrace of my beloved Entrusting-- in despair too-- grow seeds of hope Believing in the promise of scientists, medicines, And heroes who sacrifice in service of humanity. Beyond that bridge are the pristine green prairies Cheerfully inviting me to joy of winsome spring Where glee of vibrant season burbles in streams Washing away remnants of yesteryears’ misery Frozen in gelid winters when lives were stilled, As I continue trekking to dreams of my dawning Aiming to arrive there clasping strength of family. April 8, 2022

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Ann Foster

Date: 5/25/2022 7:02:00 AM

Cheerfully inviting me... Love that... So much imagery... wonderfully written... Ann

Judy Ball

Date: 5/1/2022 6:26:00 PM

With God all things are possible. People disappoint and fail you from time to time but God's love and providence are always there. Good stuff here my friend. God Bless, JB

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 4/26/2022 12:15:00 PM

Beautiful, the resolve to courageously step forward, I think fear grips many in what we have all been through and what we currently see in the world. Your poem is encouraging to me. A beautifully penned masterpiece Vijay. I hope you have a beautiful day my friend <3 ~BJ

Michael Tor

Date: 4/20/2022 11:55:00 PM

I felt that will to overcome Vijay, excellent piece my friend...

Ann Foster

Date: 4/17/2022 8:56:00 AM

clasping strength of family... so true... so real... Excellent writing from beginning to end. Well done. ann

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/16/2022 10:34:00 AM

An intense write my friend, times are trying, but hope always flickers a flame in our hearts and minds. Family are an ever present gift and are always there for us, and together nothing is insurmountable. Love this write. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/14/2022 5:33:00 PM

Your inspirational poem vividly describes how fears enveloping us can be diminished by family ties, how hope can flourish and keep us going. So expressive, Vijay! Janice

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/13/2022 8:42:00 AM

WoW! Vijay, What a well excuted entry for the contest theme. “ Hope” for a better is something that keeps one going in trying times. Excellent job. Best wishes in the contest:-)Alexis

Judy Ball

Date: 4/12/2022 3:52:00 PM

Beautifully written and well expressed you give encouragement and hope in times of adversity. As I like to say: Life is not always fair and it's not always fun but it's always an experience. It's what you choose to learn from that experience and how you decide to let it affect your life is what counts. Good Stuff here my friend. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours, JB

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2022 5:25:00 AM

Thank you my friend--your comments always conveyed with grace. Happy Easter, Judy.

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/12/2022 12:27:00 PM

Very well expressed and thought provoking Vijay. Beautifully written, my friend :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2022 5:24:00 AM

Much appreciate my friend--many thanks.

Tani Sharma

Date: 4/12/2022 12:26:00 AM

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Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/13/2022 5:23:00 AM

Thank you Tani.

Anil Deo

Date: 4/10/2022 8:11:00 PM

I apologize for calling Palm Sunday "good Friday" in my comment below. God bless and jeepnU, Sri Vijay. Om

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2022 5:17:00 AM

Not an issue my friend. Thanks for your return visit.

Michael Tor

Date: 4/10/2022 7:32:00 PM

Wonderful piece Vijay, enjoy your day...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2022 5:16:00 AM

Much appreciate--many thanks, Michael.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/10/2022 5:42:00 AM

A spiritual poem that uplifts the soul and delights the heart, my dearest friend, Vijay. Happy Palms Sunday!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2022 5:16:00 AM

Thank you my friend. You are always so very kind.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/10/2022 5:11:00 AM

Some wonderful lines to build hope on: Vijay: you always lift my day.SuZ

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2022 5:15:00 AM

Glad you liked the poem SuZ. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/10/2022 3:35:00 AM

Excellent write about winning over despair with hope and family's love, Vijay:)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2022 5:15:00 AM

Thank you Jo--much appreciate, as always.

Anil Deo

Date: 4/9/2022 9:19:00 PM

Vijay, ovteacher, o poet, o overcomer. I'm reading at dawn on ,Good Friday. The title bears CROSSing over ... You will. Please publish your poems widely ...your presence is necessary. Bless VP & all Pandits sweet Jesus

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/11/2022 5:15:00 AM

Thank you Anil--much appreciate your visit and comments. You are always so kind.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/9/2022 2:04:00 PM

May you continue to peruse those wonderful dreams of family bonding, and joy, that is what makes u realize how precious those bonds truly are, What a splendid write, Vijay :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 3:55:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Vienna, with your kind remarks. Much appreciate your thoughts, as always.

Joe Dimino

Date: 4/9/2022 11:10:00 AM

Drawing strength from my loved ones, and also my reason for rising in the morning and doing anything of value...we are dead along. Make bridges.... Excellent write!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 12:23:00 PM

You are right Joe--make bridges! Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/9/2022 11:01:00 AM

Your verse is so vibrant and expressive, Vijay, you journey through a turbulent troubled landscape to the joyful land of a hopeful tomorrow, should do well in the contest~

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 12:22:00 PM

So very kind of you to say so, Michelle. Much appreciate your wonderful feedback. Many thanks.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/9/2022 9:39:00 AM

Poetry with boundary layer flow and warmth from an expressive and compelling writer. We all look forward to the future beyond that bridge, with the assurance that things will be better, the determination to live, and the prospect of a fresh dawn. Additionally, there is nothing quite like being enveloped by familial love. Added to my Fave. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 12:21:00 PM

You are right--we all look forward to the relief beyond that bridge--hope is a prime motivator. Much appreciate your kind remarks my friend. Your FAVE did not register--but I appreciate the thought. Many thanks.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/9/2022 8:52:00 AM

Wow Vijay . So very poignant and emotional. Your heart and desires on full display . Eloquently described here in this wonderful poem . I love As I continue trekking to dreams of my dawning . Just beautiful. Surrounded by strength of family. I wish this strength and love on all persons. Hugs to you my friend and best of luck in the contest ! Susan :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 12:19:00 PM

Thank you my friend for your visit and your complimentary remarks. Always a joy when you visit. Much appreciate, as always, Susan.

Valsa George

Date: 4/9/2022 5:52:00 AM

Another gem of a poem ! You have such novel ideas.... the image of the bridge carrying you to brighter tomorrows from the whirling waters of yesterday's throes is so potent ! You are also aided by the strength of your family to sail across turbulent waters to safer shores ! Beautiful, Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 7:13:00 AM

Always a joy to read your insightful comments, Valsa. Much appreciate your presence on the site and your visit to my page. Many thanks.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/9/2022 5:04:00 AM

Eloquently written poem my friend. It is a story of the will to live and the hope of a better tomorrow. An Encouraging poem to read. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest. Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 5:33:00 AM

So special to read that my friend. Many thanks for your visit and kind remarks, Bill. Much appreciate your encouraging thoughts.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/8/2022 8:13:00 PM

"Strength of family" So wonderful indeed. We rely on those close to us, for comfort and for support. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress gently around my heart. Family and friends keep me going. :) Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/9/2022 4:37:00 AM

You are right my friend--strength of family sustains all of us. Much appreciate your kind remarks as always. Always a joy to read your comments. Many thanks, Brandy.