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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

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2018

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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. Login to Reply

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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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!!! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/10/2018 2:13:00 PM So true Arturo..appreciate your comments..thank you.