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If You Live By the Sword

Take it as a good omen, if you hear nothing, when you say nothing For when you’re engaged in thinking, you inspire others to think. Speak and act wisely—every action, every dictum has consequences: Violence begets violence, love begets love, peace begets peace. Boasting words as weapons is a show of weakness, not strength, Even the weakest will gather courage to respond to such nonsense. Expect not a harvest season, if you have never planted the seeds, Expect not the blessings of grace, if you never aspired to good deeds. A frown in the mirror of life will always reflect a frown in strife, A smile bestowed upon face of humanity will be moved to smile back. December 8, 2019 Placed 2nd: If you live by the sword then you die by the sword poetry contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/4/2020 4:43:00 PM

Perfectly written, Vijay. Every sentence is 100% correct! My favorite, "Violence begets violence, love begets love, peace begets peace" :)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/24/2019 7:50:00 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful wise poem. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and thank you for the gift of your poetry. Cheers, SuZ

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/21/2019 12:20:00 PM

Liked the last line a lot. Good Didatic work here!! Good luck in the contest. I have a new chapbook out called "Later On..." Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Charles Messina

Date: 12/16/2019 4:57:00 PM

Words of wisdom, Vijay. Nice write! Congratulations on your win! Charlie

Paul Callus

Date: 12/16/2019 1:05:00 PM

Your wise words are very inspiring and uplifting, Vijay. Congratulation son your fine win. Regards // paul

L. J. Carber

Date: 12/16/2019 8:31:00 AM

Congrats Vijay on your win!

Eve Roper

Date: 12/15/2019 7:08:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Vijay, well said. Hugs Eve

Na Na

Date: 12/15/2019 5:23:00 PM

Well done on getting a winning poem :)~ Vijay

Silent One

Date: 12/15/2019 4:29:00 PM

Great advice, you are a wise man my friend.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Eve Roper

Date: 12/14/2019 1:30:00 PM

Very nice said, Vijay, this was a verse for me to find words for. You did and outstanding job. Good luck

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/14/2019 4:16:00 PM

Much appreciate your feedback Eve--many many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/14/2019 9:24:00 AM

Another great one! Often we must break and with introspection make our way back to the positivity of life. Be blessed!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/14/2019 4:15:00 PM

So true--much appreciate--blessings for the holiday season.--many thanks, Kim.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/13/2019 10:00:00 AM

The Heading of this poem and competition speaks for itself but, with your amazing creativity and craftsmanship Vijay, you convey what each of us should remember in life! Awesome poetry - best of luck in the contest. Blessings, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/14/2019 8:14:00 AM

Much appreciate Jennifer--many thanks.

Hello There

Date: 12/11/2019 7:52:00 PM

Lovely, concise couplets of caution and wisdom ~ Very nicely done, Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/13/2019 7:38:00 AM

Much appreciate, HT--many thanks.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/11/2019 3:09:00 PM

Hi Vijay, I agree with your well written write. I already see you winners circle. I wish you the best of luck in contest. Happy Holidays to you. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/13/2019 7:37:00 AM

Thank you Alexis--much appreciate.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/10/2019 12:04:00 PM

I love your peaceful advice in this wonderful entry Vijay. I hope to see it a top winner. We need more souls on this planet like you. Blessings and happy holidays my friend. xxoo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/13/2019 7:37:00 AM

Much appreciate Connie--many thanks.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 12/10/2019 6:03:00 AM

Beautiful poetry with a very good message. "Boasting words as weapons is a show of weakness, not strength", how true!!! Great one for the contest.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/10/2019 7:40:00 AM

Thank you Supraja for your visit and comments--much appreciate.

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/9/2019 6:21:00 PM

Liked the last two lines a lot! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/10/2019 7:39:00 AM

Much appreciate Matthew--many thanks.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 12/9/2019 9:26:00 AM

##A frown in the mirror of life will always reflect a frown in strife, A smile bestowed upon face of humanity will be moved to smile back## wow.. That lines are so beautiful.. The way you expressed those messages are wonderful.. Good luck..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/9/2019 2:12:00 PM

Much appreciate Jenish your kind feedback--many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/9/2019 7:30:00 AM

You think in words and you add a lot of beauty with your profound thoughts and masterful pen! Dear Vijay, always great pleasure to read your wonderful poetry! Let the word be the poet's sword! My warmest wishes and regards. Blessings to you.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/9/2019 8:19:00 AM

And a great pleasure it is to read your feedback, again, Besma. Much appreciate--many thanks. Regards!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/9/2019 5:51:00 AM

Profound inspiring verses , filled with wisdom dearest friend, Vijay! Loved them!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/9/2019 8:18:00 AM

So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate your valued remarks--many thanks, Demetrios.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/8/2019 11:03:00 PM

Words can either hurt or heal. Thoughts become words, and then words become actions. "If you live by the sword, then you die by the sword" I completely agree. Truth tangles around each and every word. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/9/2019 8:16:00 AM

Your analysis is spot on my friend--much appreciate your kind remarks, as always. Many many thanks.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/8/2019 6:59:00 PM

Well said Vijay, truths are spoken in this write!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/9/2019 8:15:00 AM

Much appreciate John--many thanks for your visit and comments.

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/8/2019 2:52:00 PM

wonderful write Vijay, great word usuage to convey your message...one generally receives what they offer out... for the most part anyway... enjoyed this one :) hugs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/9/2019 8:15:00 AM

So true, Sandy--much appreciate the kind feedback--many thanks.