Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

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Fearful and Perplexed

Fading sun elaborates
Tuscan yellow tinges
As vibrancy floats
Lavender on periwinkle
Embossing clouds 
In shades of amethyst

Granting scenic vision
Atop the red bridge
Suspended in perpetuity
From vermilion towers
In resplendent posture

Sounding final appeal
From the complacent sea
Echoed by morbid hills
Seducing her fragility

Prompting her to leap
Gasping last breath
Fearful and perplexed
If there's solace in death

July 5, 2018
Placed 1st in standard contest #100 by Brian Strand
NOTE:
Since its opening in 1937, estimated 1,600 people have committed suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

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Valsa George April 16, 2022 at 6:24 AM The bitter experiences of life drive some people to end their life to silence all the pangs ! Had they paused a moment to reflect, perhaps the tragedy could have been averted ! A soul stirring write...full of pathos. Reading about the beauty that surrounded, never expected such a tragic closing!

Vladislav Raven October 27, 2018 at 1:31 AM Hi Vijay, such a beautiful piece of poetry within its sadness. Much belated congratulations on a well deserved win. Such wonderful, descriptive lines that paint such powerful imagery. Oh what pain, to drive people to end their days. You express the thoughts so well in this awesome piece my friend. This gem does touch the heart so gently. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike. A Fave. Vijay Pandit October 30, 2018 at 4:13 PM Thank you Mike..appreciate that you took the time to read and post your thoughts.

Gary Bateman July 28, 2018 at 2:16 PM Hello Vijay!! Congratulations on your win!! It's great to see that your quite excellent free verse here made on the Best New Poems List. The words, descriptive images, and the overarching metaphor of impending death arrayed throughout the four stanzas of your poem give the reader (and this reader too), a pause to reflect on a person's decision to end her life. I've driven across the Golden Gate Bridge in SF a number of times. It's a long way down to the water!! Superb Poem!! A FAVE!! Best, Gary Vijay Pandit July 31, 2018 at 7:20 AM Thank you Gary..appreciate your insights and kind remarks..

CayCay Godwin July 28, 2018 at 1:14 AM Oh, my - oh, me - that was true beauty meant to live as long as beauty does. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Vijay Pandit July 31, 2018 at 7:19 AM Thank you CayCay.

Susan Ashley July 24, 2018 at 10:44 PM Vijay, your moving poem is deep and tragic expressed with the beauty of your imagery and sadly stirred emotions.. superb poetry. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan Vijay Pandit July 31, 2018 at 7:19 AM Thank you Susan.

Carole Duet July 10, 2018 at 12:44 PM Wow, Vijay! What a great write! I love a surprise ending. Congrats on your placement in the contest too. I can surely see why. Vijay Pandit July 31, 2018 at 7:19 AM Thank you Carole.

Roy Pett July 10, 2018 at 3:45 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Vijay with your sad but beautifully written poem. :( Vijay Pandit July 31, 2018 at 7:18 AM Thank you Roy.

M. L. Kiser July 9, 2018 at 11:28 AM Beautiful yet, eerie. Well done. Vijay Pandit July 9, 2018 at 11:57 AM Thank you MLK.

Eve Roper July 8, 2018 at 9:00 PM Vijay, you have painted a great painting with your words. Congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs Eve Vijay Pandit July 9, 2018 at 11:57 AM Thank you Eve.

Andrea Dietrich July 8, 2018 at 5:09 PM I see you got a win. Way to go, Vijay. Congratulations. Vijay Pandit July 9, 2018 at 11:57 AM Thank you Andrea.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 8, 2018 at 2:54 PM - Congratulations with this great poem, Vijay - A big suicide statistic ... scary ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 3:33 PM Thank you Anne-Lise.

Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2018 at 10:19 AM Way to go, a big congrats on your top placement. Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you Richard.

Nette Onclaud July 8, 2018 at 10:08 AM looking forward to your next poem...hello and huggs, vijay Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you nette..arriving soon..many thanks!

Maria Williams July 8, 2018 at 9:03 AM Beautiful yet tragic. Such a pity that some cannot find inspiration in this splendor to choose a different path. Congratulations on your worthy first placing Vijay....Maria hugs Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 9:48 AM Thank you Maria..appreciate your visit and feedback, my friend.

Ravi Sathasivam July 8, 2018 at 7:59 AM Excellent. Such vivid imagery with well penned. Thanks for sharing it Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 9:48 AM Thank you Ravi.

Besma Riabi Dziri July 8, 2018 at 3:25 AM A splendid image, though it is enhancing the idea of death! You brilliantly fashioned an imagery tempting to those who have chosen to "gasp their last breath" on that bridge! A captivating write dear Vijay! A great pleasure to read. A FAV. Congratulations on your outstanding win! Stay safe and blessed always. Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 9:47 AM Such a pleasure to read your supportive comments..many thanks Besma.

Susan Gentry July 7, 2018 at 8:30 PM Oh my. Congratulations on your win. Beautiful imagery fir sorrow. Well done! Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 9:47 AM Thank you Susan.

Paul Callus July 7, 2018 at 4:38 PM Congratulations on placing first with this beautiful poem, Vijay. Your descriptive powers come to the fore as you appeal to our senses, then finally appealing to our emotions. Regards // paul. Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 5:08 PM Very astute observation Paul..lovely feedback..many thanks.

Heidi Sands July 7, 2018 at 2:19 PM Well done Vijay! Congratulations :) Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 4:34 PM Thank you Heidi.

Charlie Smith July 7, 2018 at 12:12 PM Such a shame that such accomplishment should stand for such tragedy, congratulations Vijay, well deserved... Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 4:34 PM So true my friend..but such is life..many thanks Charlie.

Nette Onclaud July 7, 2018 at 10:04 AM of course this is a top win.. sweet congrats, vijay! Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you nette.

Janice Canerdy July 7, 2018 at 8:48 AM Such vivid imagery, Vijay! CONGRATS! Janice Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you Janice.

Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 7:37 AM Congrats on your top win, Vijay. Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you Line.

Harry Horsman July 7, 2018 at 7:19 AM Deep and profound,Vijay, so much sadness around the world today,,lovely poem. Vijay Pandit July 7, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you Harry.

Arturo Michael July 6, 2018 at 5:29 PM Most likely there is solace in death ... Very imaginative and descriptive write... All the best Vijay Vijay Pandit July 6, 2018 at 6:55 PM Hope you are right Arturo..for the sake of the souls that seek it. Many thanks for your kind feedback.

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