Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

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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Joseph May January 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM "No logic to which way it will sway", So true Vijay, Very nicely penned

Valsa George November 30, 2022 at 7:30 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!

Vladislav Raven January 4, 2019 at 1:41 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.

Brandy Nicole December 6, 2018 at 11:16 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

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 15, 2018 at 4:31 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.

Laura Leiser February 8, 2018 at 11:59 AM Sounds like a manipulative person to me. Your insight and poetic pen really drew me into this excellent poem, Vijay! Vijay Pandit February 8, 2018 at 1:08 PM Thank you Laura.

Janice Canerdy February 8, 2018 at 8:49 AM This is very well-written and thought-provoking, Vijay. You're right--luck is untrustworthy! Janice Vijay Pandit February 8, 2018 at 11:35 AM Thank you Janice.

Silent One February 7, 2018 at 4:16 PM Staying away is the best option.. Well written and once again... Vijay Pandit February 7, 2018 at 4:31 PM Thank you Silent One.

Probir Gupta February 7, 2018 at 11:51 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 ... Vijay Pandit February 7, 2018 at 2:15 PM Thank you Probir. I am just saying luck is illusive..can't rely on it.

Heidi Sands February 7, 2018 at 8:51 AM Interesting Vijay. I like the ending to this too :) Vijay Pandit February 7, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you Heidi.

Mike Gentile February 7, 2018 at 7:36 AM I found this quite intriguing, Vijay, as a spiritual conference it really makes sense. Great poem !! Vijay Pandit February 7, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you Mike.