Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

If You Want To Be a River

Rush down from the hills and mountains
Maneuvering around untold hurdles
Negotiating paths of least resistance

Adorn your banks with trees in blossoms
Be the source of food and water
Float the kayaks and row the rowboats
Being a reveler for recreation

And through it all you must remember:

Sometimes shallow, sometimes deep
Sometimes wide, sometimes narrow
No matter the terrain, a river will always

Reach for its goal to merge with its ocean

May 6, 2019

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Valsa George January 20, 2022 at 1:04 AM However tedious the course be, a river will finally merge with the ocean ! If we are to be rivers, know that our course cannot be always smooth but with determination, we can reach the final destination. A sweet and simple write that makes itself so dear to the readers without the flourishes of great vocabulary and catchy images. Love this, Vijay !

Angela Crabtree November 15, 2020 at 9:58 AM Your words of nature are beautiful, Vijay :)

Swetha Vangaveti June 13, 2019 at 12:29 PM An intelligent write. An enlightening piece :)

Kai Michael Neumann May 26, 2019 at 3:37 AM ...and so should we. Good poem. I am starting my day with it. And then I will go to the beach. Best wishes, Kai

M. L. Kiser May 21, 2019 at 2:06 PM Vijay you word-paint mother nature like no one else; ah...tranquility...feel the breeze... Vijay Pandit May 22, 2019 at 6:17 AM Much appreciate MLK..many thanks.

Sunlite Wanter May 19, 2019 at 10:38 AM Just beautiful and so very thoughtful. Vijay Pandit May 22, 2019 at 6:17 AM Much appreciate..many thanks, SW.

Heidi Sands May 14, 2019 at 3:32 PM Oh, I love this. I love going to the river too. Beautiful poem. A favorite Vijay :) Vijay Pandit May 15, 2019 at 8:06 AM Appreciate the kind feedback Heidi..many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAV.

M. L. Kiser May 14, 2019 at 8:04 AM So true; beautifully penned. Vijay Pandit May 15, 2019 at 8:06 AM Much appreciate..many thanks.

Paul Callus May 10, 2019 at 2:39 PM A metaphorical river which, like life, never flows smooth and straight, but eventually it arrives at its destination. Well written Vijay. Regards // paul Vijay Pandit May 15, 2019 at 8:05 AM Thank you Paul..much appreciate. Regards!

Supraja Kannan May 10, 2019 at 7:21 AM Wow. Wow wow .... This is so beautiful, Vijay. Lovely metaphors. Loved it completely. Vijay Pandit May 15, 2019 at 8:05 AM Much appreciate Supraja..many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri May 10, 2019 at 5:26 AM What a beauty! What a depth! You speak to the human soul in a very soft and refined manner! I have told you before that you do let your ardent reader reads up to you! You venerate and challenge your reader! You speak to them through an amazing artistry and talent, touch their hearts and elevate their minds.. What you are and what you aspire to you share it in beauty and humility with your avid readers.. You are a River merging with your Ocean! Definitely a FAV! Thank you for sharing dear Vijay. Vijay Pandit May 10, 2019 at 7:54 AM Your comments are always so inspiring Besma. You spread cheer on Poetry Soup..your presence is welcomed everywhere. Special thanks for the FAVE. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks. Regards.

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2019 at 6:16 PM back again , Vijay. Truly a great poem. I think you are so talented. Vijay Pandit May 10, 2019 at 7:47 AM Much appreciate the return visit Andrea..many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos May 9, 2019 at 2:43 PM A really wonderful poem about the journey of a river as it winds its way to the ocean - very creative and great imagery! Hugs, Jennifer. Vijay Pandit May 10, 2019 at 7:47 AM Thank you Jennifer..much appreciate.

Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2019 at 8:28 AM So well expressed! Thanks for your visit Vijay. Vijay Pandit May 9, 2019 at 9:20 AM Thank you Richard..much appreciate.

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2019 at 2:19 AM This is beautiful Vijay. I love how nature has so many bodies of water including the oceans. I enjoy soaking up the negative ions near the sea! Lovely! : ) xxoo Vijay Pandit May 9, 2019 at 9:20 AM Many thanks Connie--much appreciate.

Ralph Sergi May 8, 2019 at 6:16 PM You have extolled the natural purpose of water to it's father the ocean. Great Write! Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM Thank you Ralph..much appreciate.

Janice Canerdy May 8, 2019 at 8:50 AM Vijay, this concise, beautiful poem says SO much about rivers and people; we all must follow a course and reach our "ocean." Janice Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:15 PM So true Janice..much appreciate..many thanks.

Panagiota Romios May 8, 2019 at 2:50 AM Wow.,you are quite the poet. Panagiota Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:15 PM Much appreciate..many thanks Panagiota.

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. May 7, 2019 at 7:13 PM Excellent flowing poem Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:14 PM You are very kind..thank you Allen..much appreciate.

Wren Rushing May 7, 2019 at 6:55 PM Your pen flows like a river my dear poet! Lovely poem Vijay! Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:13 PM Thank you Wren..much appreciate.

Joseph May May 7, 2019 at 4:52 PM The wonderful journey of a river...Very nicely penned Vijay... Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:13 PM Thank you Joseph..much appreciate.

Nette Onclaud May 7, 2019 at 4:52 PM like the river of life, it runs full circle... a brilliant read, vijay... huggs Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:13 PM Much appreciate..many thanks, Nette.

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2019 at 2:38 PM fantastic metaphor . Love this, vijay. Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:12 PM Always glad to hear from you Andrea..much appreciate..many thanks.

Aqua Marine May 7, 2019 at 8:54 AM This river's sparkle caught my eye, Vijay, so I came down to sit on its banks for a "read" of your meandering thoughts....so true, a river will take, or make a path of least resistance to reach its destination. It's flexibility is fascinating, and charming indeed! Enjoyed this write. : ) Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:11 PM Thank you for the analysis and comments..much appreciate ..many thanks, AM.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 7, 2019 at 7:41 AM Lovely done. ! Vijay Pandit May 8, 2019 at 4:10 PM Much appreciate Maureen..many thanks.

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