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Don'T Take That Crown

The golden life I claim Was neither earned Nor deserved, For I climbed the ladder Trampling the underserved. On the day of reckoning When I count all my wins, No way can I explain Why there were no losses. Regrets accumulated over time Now demand humility, But the treasures I own Contain only pride and gloating. Don't take that crown When I wish to surrender, And don't remind me How high I sit, For when I hear the call I will find out How deep I must fall. January 10, 2018 Placed 3rd: Strand Poetry Pick 2 by Brian Strand

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/14/2019 2:36:00 PM

Hi Vijay, your words shine with such power. A gem with power and meaning. How the mighty shall fall and the humble be raised. I love the content once again Vijay. I am glad I reached this write tonight. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/14/2018 8:39:00 AM

I like the clear and direct truth in this. Well written and I like how you ended it too :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2018 12:24:00 PM

Thank you Heidi.

Maria Williams

Date: 1/13/2018 11:57:00 PM

Oh how hard the foolish mighty fall. the 'tall poppy syndrome', they get you every time. Fantastic poem Vijay, I really liked your lines...Maria

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/14/2018 6:48:00 AM

Thank you Maria..appreciate your kind words.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2018 9:23:00 PM

That is impressive. I like how you put this in another's perspective. The foolhardy proud.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/13/2018 6:08:00 AM

Thank you Andrea..enjoyed reading your comments.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/11/2018 6:16:00 PM

Whoa! This poem stings w/potent truth, Vijay. Very deep spiritual reservoirs plumbed w/your deft pen. Great poem ... a fave for sure. Love and best wishes for the new year, my dear friend.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/13/2018 6:07:00 AM

Thank you Freddie..enjoyed reading your comments.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/11/2018 12:34:00 PM

Powerful my friend.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/11/2018 2:20:00 PM

Thank you Richard..appreciate your comments.

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/11/2018 12:18:00 PM

This is perfect, Vijay, I also think it is written about a so called American President, well done!!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/11/2018 2:20:00 PM

Thank you Mike..I'm happy to read your comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2018 5:50:00 PM

Gosh this is fiction? I thought it was written on Donald Trump!! haha. Although YOu use first person in this proem, one thing is obvious. this character is not you, dear poet.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/11/2018 5:38:00 AM

Thank you Andrea...I truly appreciate your kind words.

Silent One

Date: 1/10/2018 4:03:00 PM

Vijay your poetry has been fantastic recently.... Remember my friend those who put you on that pedestal will be the ones who bring you down...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 4:39:00 PM

Appreciate the kind words..many thanks Silent One.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/10/2018 3:41:00 PM

Well-written--and conveying such a powerful theme, Vijay! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 4:38:00 PM

Many thanks Janice for your lovely comments.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/10/2018 2:56:00 PM

- Wow, Vijay you really do have a way with words ... a awesome poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 4:37:00 PM

A joy to read your comments Anne-Lise..many thanks.

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/10/2018 2:39:00 PM

This is deep, Vijay. I like the creative introspection here in your finely written poem. :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 4:37:00 PM

Thank you Laura--enjoyed reading your comments.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/10/2018 10:49:00 AM

much wisdom is marked in this remarkable poem, vijay...powerful!..huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 2:16:00 PM

Thank you nette..appreciate your comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/10/2018 7:00:00 AM

Thought provoking my friend, Vijay! One has to go deep to see its clarity!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 2:15:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios...appreciate your comments.

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/10/2018 5:52:00 AM

I really believe the wicked and corrupt have chosen sin for earthly treasures...I see the benefits, not their demise, so I don't criticize...knowing there's no good end in sin...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/10/2018 2:13:00 PM

So true Arturo..appreciate your comments..thank you.