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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

NOTE:
This poem is a Swap Quatrain.

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2018

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Valsa George Date: 5/9/2022 5:12:00 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 ! Login to Reply

J.W. Earnings Date: 12/11/2018 4:35:00 AM Amazing poem!! Definitely well-written and a masterpiece times a million:) -JWE Login to Reply

Vladislav Raven Date: 10/25/2018 9:54:00 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. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 10/11/2018 6:16:00 PM A well written, wise poem. Put together so nice :) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/27/2018 8:32:00 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!! Login to Reply

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh Date: 7/19/2018 5:48:00 AM True.Aging is really a blessing.Like it. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/20/2018 5:03:00 PM Thank you Akham.

Charlie Smith Date: 7/18/2018 4:13:00 PM No substitute for experience Vijay, well done... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/20/2018 5:03:00 PM Thank you Charlie.

Silent One Date: 7/18/2018 1:49:00 PM You are right and many will feel like this.. another great swap quatrain... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/20/2018 5:03:00 PM Thank you Silent One.

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/18/2018 8:02:00 AM Wow! I LOVE this wonderful poem--so well-done, Vijay! a favorite! Janice Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/20/2018 5:03:00 PM Thank you Janice.

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/17/2018 2:22:00 PM such an uplifting poem which embodies blessings of aging, vijay... incredible lines!... huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 2:59:00 PM Thank you nette..appreciate the feedback.

M. L. Kiser Date: 7/17/2018 1:56:00 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. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 2:59:00 PM Thank you MLK..appreciate your feedback.

Mike Gentile Date: 7/17/2018 12:13:00 PM I really enjoyed the form,. Vijay and the message is an important one. So very well done !!! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 1:32:00 PM Thank you Mike.

Emile Pinet Date: 7/17/2018 10:17:00 AM This is excellent in form, delivery and content. well done, Emile. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 1:32:00 PM Thank you Emile..appreciate the visit and kind feedback.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/17/2018 8:53:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 1:31:00 PM Hang in there friend..faith and virtue are dear friends to guide us. I appreciate your sentiments..many thanks, Pixie.

Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/17/2018 7:29:00 AM Vijay: As always your words do ring true. An interesting form to try and shifting the lines really emphasizes their meaning. SuZ Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 1:28:00 PM Thank you SuZ..enjoyed reading your comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/17/2018 3:21:00 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! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 7:30:00 AM Thank you my friend your valuable insight on the theme..many thanks as always..appreciate your comments.

Harry Horsman Date: 7/16/2018 5:26:00 PM Wonderful form of poetry, and just love how you enhanced the whole thing with your awesome words. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 7:28:00 AM Thank you Harry...appreciate your comments.

Arturo Michael Date: 7/16/2018 4:02:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 7:28:00 AM Thank you Arturo...appreciate your feedback.

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/16/2018 2:45:00 PM Aren't you the clever one! Well done indeed. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 7/17/2018 7:28:00 AM Thank you Dale.