Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

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 May 25, 2022 at 7:02 AM Cheerfully inviting me... Love that... So much imagery... wonderfully written... Ann

Judy Ball May 1, 2022 at 6:26 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 April 26, 2022 at 12:15 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 April 20, 2022 at 11:55 PM I felt that will to overcome Vijay, excellent piece my friend...

Ann Foster April 17, 2022 at 8:56 AM clasping strength of family... so true... so real... Excellent writing from beginning to end. Well done. ann

Jennifer Proxenos April 16, 2022 at 10:34 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 April 14, 2022 at 5:33 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. April 13, 2022 at 8:42 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 April 12, 2022 at 3:52 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 April 13, 2022 at 5:25 AM Thank you my friend--your comments always conveyed with grace. Happy Easter, Judy.

Heidi Sands April 12, 2022 at 12:27 PM Very well expressed and thought provoking Vijay. Beautifully written, my friend :) Vijay Pandit April 13, 2022 at 5:24 AM Much appreciate my friend--many thanks.

Tani Sharma April 12, 2022 at 12:26 AM nice poem you can also submit this on http://sm-s.in/01rpsbu Vijay Pandit April 13, 2022 at 5:23 AM Thank you Tani.

Anil Deo April 10, 2022 at 8:11 PM I apologize for calling Palm Sunday "good Friday" in my comment below. God bless and jeepnU, Sri Vijay. Om Vijay Pandit April 11, 2022 at 5:17 AM Not an issue my friend. Thanks for your return visit.

Michael Tor April 10, 2022 at 7:32 PM Wonderful piece Vijay, enjoy your day... Vijay Pandit April 11, 2022 at 5:16 AM Much appreciate--many thanks, Michael.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 10, 2022 at 5:42 AM A spiritual poem that uplifts the soul and delights the heart, my dearest friend, Vijay. Happy Palms Sunday! Vijay Pandit April 11, 2022 at 5:16 AM Thank you my friend. You are always so very kind.

Suzanne Delaney April 10, 2022 at 5:11 AM Some wonderful lines to build hope on: Vijay: you always lift my day.SuZ Vijay Pandit April 11, 2022 at 5:15 AM Glad you liked the poem SuZ. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Joanna Daniel April 10, 2022 at 3:35 AM Excellent write about winning over despair with hope and family's love, Vijay:) Vijay Pandit April 11, 2022 at 5:15 AM Thank you Jo--much appreciate, as always.

Anil Deo April 9, 2022 at 9:19 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 April 11, 2022 at 5:15 AM Thank you Anil--much appreciate your visit and comments. You are always so kind.

Mystic Rose Rose April 9, 2022 at 2:04 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 April 9, 2022 at 3:55 PM Thanks for stopping by, Vienna, with your kind remarks. Much appreciate your thoughts, as always.

Joseph P. DiMino April 9, 2022 at 11:10 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 April 9, 2022 at 12:23 PM You are right Joe--make bridges! Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Michelle Faulkner April 9, 2022 at 11:01 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 April 9, 2022 at 12:22 PM So very kind of you to say so, Michelle. Much appreciate your wonderful feedback. Many thanks.

Sotto Poet April 9, 2022 at 9:39 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 April 9, 2022 at 12:21 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 April 9, 2022 at 8:52 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 April 9, 2022 at 12:19 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 April 9, 2022 at 5:52 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 April 9, 2022 at 7:13 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 April 9, 2022 at 5:04 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 April 9, 2022 at 5:33 AM So special to read that my friend. Many thanks for your visit and kind remarks, Bill. Much appreciate your encouraging thoughts.

Brandy Nicole April 8, 2022 at 8:13 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 April 9, 2022 at 4:37 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.

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