Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

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 January 14, 2019 at 2:36 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 January 14, 2018 at 8:39 AM I like the clear and direct truth in this. Well written and I like how you ended it too :) Vijay Pandit January 14, 2018 at 12:24 PM Thank you Heidi.

Maria Williams January 13, 2018 at 11:57 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 January 14, 2018 at 6:48 AM Thank you Maria..appreciate your kind words.

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2018 at 9:23 PM That is impressive. I like how you put this in another's perspective. The foolhardy proud. Vijay Pandit January 13, 2018 at 6:08 AM Thank you Andrea..enjoyed reading your comments.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 11, 2018 at 6:16 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 January 13, 2018 at 6:07 AM Thank you Freddie..enjoyed reading your comments.

Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2018 at 12:34 PM Powerful my friend. Vijay Pandit January 11, 2018 at 2:20 PM Thank you Richard..appreciate your comments.

Mike Gentile January 11, 2018 at 12:18 PM This is perfect, Vijay, I also think it is written about a so called American President, well done!!! Vijay Pandit January 11, 2018 at 2:20 PM Thank you Mike..I'm happy to read your comments.

Andrea Dietrich January 10, 2018 at 5:50 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 January 11, 2018 at 5:38 AM Thank you Andrea...I truly appreciate your kind words.

Silent One January 10, 2018 at 4:03 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 January 10, 2018 at 4:39 PM Appreciate the kind words..many thanks Silent One.

Janice Canerdy January 10, 2018 at 3:41 PM Well-written--and conveying such a powerful theme, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit January 10, 2018 at 4:38 PM Many thanks Janice for your lovely comments.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 10, 2018 at 2:56 PM - Wow, Vijay you really do have a way with words ... a awesome poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit January 10, 2018 at 4:37 PM A joy to read your comments Anne-Lise..many thanks.

Laura Leiser January 10, 2018 at 2:39 PM This is deep, Vijay. I like the creative introspection here in your finely written poem. :) Vijay Pandit January 10, 2018 at 4:37 PM Thank you Laura--enjoyed reading your comments.

Nette Onclaud January 10, 2018 at 10:49 AM much wisdom is marked in this remarkable poem, vijay...powerful!..huggs Vijay Pandit January 10, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you nette..appreciate your comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 10, 2018 at 7:00 AM Thought provoking my friend, Vijay! One has to go deep to see its clarity! Vijay Pandit January 10, 2018 at 2:15 PM Thank you Demetrios...appreciate your comments.

Arturo Michael January 10, 2018 at 5:52 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 January 10, 2018 at 2:13 PM So true Arturo..appreciate your comments..thank you.