Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

Hope of Despair

In clutch of loneliness she wasn’t alone
For grief always readily came along
When her happy path destined for love
Detoured sadly to lovelorn mirage.

He was an affluent handsome man
Yet, wealth of life he didn’t have
Being fueled by an unworthy heart
Poverty of thoughts reigned inside.

She found love when love was elusive
But elusive was the love she found,
Though she chose a budding ruby rose
Alas, its splendor had prickly thorns.

Summers of bloom she longed for
Agonized in gloom of monsoon storms,
When colors of love autumn invoked
Trees of joy shuddered in wintry throe
And leaves of affinity began to fall
Spreading glumness on pristine lands.

Silence she endured spoke volumes
When solitude starved for dialogue
And harmony of voice echoed discord
As overtures to reconcile faced a wall
While everything right, yet so wrong,
Left her feeling she doesn’t belong.

Passions her own, warned of trespass
When unrequited lure yearned romance
Attempting to litigate a case long lost
As hope of despair mocked her heart.

November 22, 2020
Placed 2nd: Juxtaposition Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Silent One

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Anil Deo April 29, 2022 at 5:27 AM the middle stanzas (6 lines and thus longer) seem to have depth of emotions equal to a great song (Ghazal?); kudos to you if you stepped into a EVERYWOAMN's shoes. Plus the singular juxtaposition of "HOPE of Despair" first attracted me to one of your older posts. ThanX and shalom shalOm Vijaybhai

Valsa George April 3, 2022 at 5:41 AM "When colors of love autumn invoked Trees of joy shuddered in wintry throe And leaves of affinity began to fall Spreading glumness on pristine lands.".... ! The sad end of two star crossed lovers who couldn't rise up to the expectations of each other! As ever, enjoyed the range of images and the endearing diction, dear friend !

Jennifer Proxenos December 23, 2020 at 10:52 AM What a wonderful poem and what a deserved win Vijay my friend - so sad to live and die, and to have never been in love. Excellent write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 29, 2020 at 11:04 AM - Congratulations on your win in the Juxtaposition contest, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper November 26, 2020 at 7:46 PM Congratulations on your win, Vijay. Hugs Eve

Akkina Downing November 26, 2020 at 7:39 AM Vijay, congratulations on your winning with this beautiful piece...

Krish Radhakrishna November 25, 2020 at 9:59 AM Vijay Great write! lovely, touching! congrats on your win!

Alexis Y. November 25, 2020 at 9:53 AM Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-)Alexis

Silent One November 25, 2020 at 7:04 AM Silence she endured spoke volumes, great line and your poem has good examples of juxtaposition in it... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Alexis Y. November 24, 2020 at 4:31 AM Hi Vijay, You have composed such a well-written piece for the contest theme. To have lived without love is so sad. Good content and metaphors. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit November 24, 2020 at 1:08 PM Thank you Alexis--much appreciate, as always.

Joseph May November 23, 2020 at 11:21 AM Very nicely done Vijay, Best for a top win.. Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 12:41 PM Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Sandra Adams November 23, 2020 at 5:48 AM powerful force behind your words, so many never find true love, just an elusive one to satiate them for a short while... i have not looked at the contest yet, my muse still just yawning in and out but i think this is a great write and expect i will be back with a congrats when the contest ends... hugs Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:55 AM Glad to see you back, Sandy. So true what you say about elusive love. Much appreciate your kind feedback. Many thanks.

Tom Cunningham November 23, 2020 at 3:21 AM Sad that many find that elusive love and live to regret it. Well written Vijay, best of luck in the contest. Hope your week goes well. Tom Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:52 AM Thank you Tom. Much appreciate, as always.

Victor Buhagiar November 22, 2020 at 10:46 PM The contrasts in your poem begin with the title. As to be expected the contrasts continue in your able imagery. An excellent poem worth of of a high placement. ~~ Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:52 AM Much appreciate, as always, Victor. Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Angela Crabtree November 22, 2020 at 9:32 PM Another beautiful write, Vijay. Silence sometimes speaks louder than words. Have a great week :) Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:51 AM So true about silence. Much appreciate, Angela--many thanks.

Brandy Nicole November 22, 2020 at 8:49 PM "Silence she endured spoke volumes, when solitude starved for dialogue" There is so much truth within this thought. Your entire poem curls gently around me and my heart. This is so tender and moving. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:50 AM Much appreciate your kind remarks, Brandy. Thank you for your support, as always.

Kim Rodrigues November 22, 2020 at 6:31 PM So sad! Well done in your descriptions. Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:49 AM Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Mystic Rose Rose November 22, 2020 at 6:23 PM Often woman endure in silence , when the emotion is too great too express and too confusing. you write in multi layers of truth, from many a perspective. I have enjoyed reading our talented verse. e Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:49 AM Happy my friend to read your comments. Much appreciate, as always, Vienna. Many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2020 at 6:08 PM Your title alone is such great juxtaposition. You captured very well the theme, Vijay. Vijay Pandit November 23, 2020 at 5:48 AM Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.