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Illusory Luck

Silently you keep tempting me to give in But your tale of easy life I don't believe, Though I lack interest in your help for me I 'm humbled deeply by your almighty reach. I know you exist somewhere out there While so many are chasing you everywhere. Why you keep my company I'll never know For I don't intend to reside in your shadow. You set the rules like you own my world, Don't think I play hard to win your favor. If you want to blame my game when I lose Don't take all the credit every time I win. You choose to strike in your random ways For there is no logic to which way you sway. Sometimes you find rich and make it richer Yet, you continue to ignore places that hurt. Known to change your mind without reason Your grandiose tease I find quite illusory. I will win my own way, and wait my turn For I'm unwilling to wager on you my luck. February 7, 2018 Placed first in December 2018 contest by Brian Strand

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Date: 1/23/2024 4:01:00 PM
"No logic to which way it will sway", So true Vijay, Very nicely penned
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Date: 11/30/2022 7:30:00 PM
Luck or fate is so tantalizing and unpredictable ! When we win through our hard work, luck comes to claim all the credit . Your poem makes so much of sense and is outstanding in its poetic sheen!
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Date: 1/4/2019 1:41:00 PM
Hi Vijay, your emotions sing again within this wonderful write. I was captivated from beginning to end Vijay, your words and emotions taking me beyond this poetic jewel, into visions created within the canvas of my mind. So powerful the visions your emotions create. An excellent write. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike.
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Date: 12/6/2018 11:16:00 PM
There are so many moments in this. Emotions tangle the heart, and it feels as though you can't breathe, but you can- all at the same time. Perhaps waiting is best. Yes, I know it is. Never give in to an illusion. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy
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Date: 2/15/2018 4:31:00 PM
Wonderful wisdom this cerebral poem be, Vijay. So much existential truth contained, it is worth a future re-read. I'll be back to partake of this elixir of deep muse rumination. Great poem, my dear friend! Love and smiles always.
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Date: 2/8/2018 11:59:00 AM
Sounds like a manipulative person to me. Your insight and poetic pen really drew me into this excellent poem, Vijay!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/8/2018 1:08:00 PM
Thank you Laura.
Date: 2/8/2018 8:49:00 AM
This is very well-written and thought-provoking, Vijay. You're right--luck is untrustworthy! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/8/2018 11:35:00 AM
Thank you Janice.
Date: 2/7/2018 4:16:00 PM
Staying away is the best option.. Well written and once again...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/7/2018 4:31:00 PM
Thank you Silent One.
Date: 2/7/2018 11:51:00 AM
Luckily he doesn't tempt me ... Even the shadow I do avoid ... Like in Charlie' s tonight, here too the touches of philosophy ... You have done it nicely ...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/7/2018 2:15:00 PM
Thank you Probir. I am just saying luck is illusive..can't rely on it.
Date: 2/7/2018 8:51:00 AM
Interesting Vijay. I like the ending to this too :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/7/2018 2:14:00 PM
Thank you Heidi.
Date: 2/7/2018 7:36:00 AM
I found this quite intriguing, Vijay, as a spiritual conference it really makes sense. Great poem !!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/7/2018 2:14:00 PM
Thank you Mike.

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