Vijay Pandit Poet Quatrain

Hold On To Prized Ways

As people start to age wisdom gains an edge
Regrets wish to reassess to honor old pledge
Memories once sour, clamor to turn a page
Wisdom gains an edge as people start to age 

Truth that once was remains the guiding light
Stars that twinkled then still sparkle bright
Departures from veracity mount a bold pause
Remains the guiding light, truth that once was 

Past manifests anew when future looks bleak
Reminiscing old revelry when grief tries to peek
Cherishing pleasant thoughts wishing to renew
When future looks bleak, past manifests anew

Hold on to prized ways when life gives a test
Conquests aren't easy when aiming for the best
Doctrines beholding virtue are worthy of praise
When life give a test, hold on to prized ways

July 16, 2018

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This poem is a Swap Quatrain.

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Valsa George May 9, 2022 at 5:12 AM Though aging is not pleasant, it is not to be abhorred . Aging has its merits. With age, comes wisdom. Past experiences becomes one's guiding light in old age ! Wisely and beautifully articulated. Vijay and I appreciate your sagacity and maturity !

David William Breidenthal December 11, 2018 at 4:35 AM Amazing poem!! Definitely well-written and a masterpiece times a million:) -JWE

Vladislav Raven October 25, 2018 at 9:54 AM Hi Vijay, I had never heard of this form until now. Another excellent write you lay before us. The wisdom shines through the words. With age, comes wisdom. The message is so clear my friend. A wonderful write. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

Heidi Sands October 11, 2018 at 6:16 PM A well written, wise poem. Put together so nice :)

Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2018 at 8:32 PM wow, it's so cool that you did it swap quatrain style. I did not even realize at first that you were doing it, but it seemed so familar to me what you were doing. SAGE poetry!!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh July 19, 2018 at 5:48 AM True.Aging is really a blessing.Like it. Vijay Pandit July 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you Akham.

Charlie Smith July 18, 2018 at 4:13 PM No substitute for experience Vijay, well done... Vijay Pandit July 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you Charlie.

Silent One July 18, 2018 at 1:49 PM You are right and many will feel like this.. another great swap quatrain... Vijay Pandit July 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you Silent One.

Janice Canerdy July 18, 2018 at 8:02 AM Wow! I LOVE this wonderful poem--so well-done, Vijay! a favorite! Janice Vijay Pandit July 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you Janice.

Nette Onclaud July 17, 2018 at 2:22 PM such an uplifting poem which embodies blessings of aging, vijay... incredible lines!... huggs Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Thank you nette..appreciate the feedback.

M. L. Kiser July 17, 2018 at 1:56 PM Yes, you've depicted aging quite well with this one. It's just a shame that we can't have the wisdom when we're young...we'd make a lot less mistakes in our lives. Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Thank you MLK..appreciate your feedback.

Mike Gentile July 17, 2018 at 12:13 PM I really enjoyed the form,. Vijay and the message is an important one. So very well done !!! Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 1:32 PM Thank you Mike.

Emile Pinet July 17, 2018 at 10:17 AM This is excellent in form, delivery and content. well done, Emile. Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 1:32 PM Thank you Emile..appreciate the visit and kind feedback.

Mystic Rose Rose July 17, 2018 at 8:53 AM Yes life is testing me right now, and yes I will hang on to virtue and Faith, dearer to me then anything this world has to offer Vijay, Thanks for sharing. And thank you for being present in my life. Your a constant, and I like that, I don't have much of that round me Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 1:31 PM Hang in there friend..faith and virtue are dear friends to guide us. I appreciate your sentiments..many thanks, Pixie.

Suzanne Delaney July 17, 2018 at 7:29 AM Vijay: As always your words do ring true. An interesting form to try and shifting the lines really emphasizes their meaning. SuZ Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 1:28 PM Thank you SuZ..enjoyed reading your comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis July 17, 2018 at 3:21 AM Knowledge gained through experience and learning helps one re-evaluate his life's ways so as to keep shus what is worthy and of value! An outstanding witty writing that delights the mind of those who understand its depth my friend, Vijay! Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 7:30 AM Thank you my friend your valuable insight on the theme..many thanks as always..appreciate your comments.

Harry Horsman July 16, 2018 at 5:26 PM Wonderful form of poetry, and just love how you enhanced the whole thing with your awesome words. Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 7:28 AM Thank you Harry...appreciate your comments.

Arturo Michael July 16, 2018 at 4:02 PM So true Vijay... There's no time to waste as we age...it's now or never...A nice write indeed...All the best my friend Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 7:28 AM Thank you Arturo...appreciate your feedback.

Dale Gregory Cozart July 16, 2018 at 2:45 PM Aren't you the clever one! Well done indeed. Vijay Pandit July 17, 2018 at 7:28 AM Thank you Dale.