Vijay Pandit Poet Terzanelle

I'M a Survivor

Our family heartbroken when my father died
Looking back don't know how we survived
Must be an invisible hand that was our guide

Staying with strangers I swallowed my pride
Living at mercy of those who could provide 
Looking back don't know how we survived

Dreaming of college quite starry eyed
Yearning to succeed as my mother advised
Living at mercy of those who could provide 

A long time our family collectively cried
The essence of survival took us on a ride
Yearning to succeed as my mother advised

Endurance won over putting hurdles aside
Took years but we made it to the other side
The essence of survival took us on a ride

Don't wish on anyone such unwanted slide
Our family heartbroken when my father died
Took years but we made it to the other side
Must be an invisible hand that was our guide

August 28, 2017
Placed 2nd: I'm a Survivor
Sponsor: Julie Rodeheaver

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Sara Kendrick May 7, 2024 at 7:13 AM Death of a parent is very hard on a family. It takes time to grieve, work out the void in their lives, and find a new way to live. You have expressed it very well in this Terzanelle. Way to go. Reads like a good contender to me. Sara K

Valsa George October 16, 2022 at 7:28 PM A very touching narration. When your father- the bread winner of the family died, I can imagine the sudden twist of fate you had to endure. But with dogged determination you defeated fate and have come back to life as a victorious survivor. Great theme and great presentation, Vijay

Teddy Kimathi August 30, 2017 at 7:57 AM Congrats Vijay, for your placement with this brilliant piece!! ;-) Vijay Pandit August 31, 2017 at 7:34 AM Thank you Teddy--love your feedback!

Gregory Richard Barden August 30, 2017 at 12:21 AM Wonderful success story, my friend, and a courageous life ... blessings and congrats on your well-deserved win! :-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 29, 2017 at 10:47 PM Congratulations, Vijay. Vijay Pandit August 30, 2017 at 4:57 AM Thanks Subimal!

Heidi Sands August 29, 2017 at 9:00 PM Congratulations Vijay! :) Vijay Pandit August 29, 2017 at 9:22 PM Thanks Heidi.. congrats to you as well!

Karen Croft August 29, 2017 at 7:32 PM congratulations on your win!! Vijay Pandit August 29, 2017 at 8:58 PM Thanks Karen..and congrats to you as well!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2017 at 3:06 AM - A wonderful poem with a lot of emotion, Vijay - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit August 29, 2017 at 5:13 AM Thanks Anne-Lise!

Andrea Dietrich August 28, 2017 at 6:03 PM You did a GREAT job with this difficult form, Vijay and I am happy you made it to the "other side!" Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 6:29 PM Thanks Andrea!

Kim Rodrigues August 28, 2017 at 3:54 PM Wonderfully expressed, my friend! Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 4:01 PM Thanks Kim!

Nette Onclaud August 28, 2017 at 3:10 PM you prevailed amidst the turmoils of life, vijay!...wonderfully expressed...huggs Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 3:35 PM Thanks, nette!

Nette Onclaud August 28, 2017 at 3:09 PM you prevailed amidst the turmoils of life, vijay!...wonderfully expressed...huggs Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 3:35 PM Thanks, nette!

Dale Gregory Cozart August 28, 2017 at 11:10 AM Nicely done. Good luck in the contest. Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 11:31 AM Thanks Dale!

Winged Warrior August 28, 2017 at 10:53 AM A very emotional Terzanelle my friend...your emotions flowed through...god bless...^WW^ Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thanks WW!

Tim Smith August 28, 2017 at 9:15 AM That had to be extremely difficult Vijay. You feelings were transmitted beautifully. Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 10:30 AM Thanks Tim--yes very much so!!

Heidi Sands August 28, 2017 at 7:05 AM Vijay, I just love this poem. What a well written Terzanelle! I can really relate to this too and will save it as a favorite. You certainly are a strong survivor :) I do know about the invisible guide and human angels too from what I have been through. Take care. Vijay Pandit August 28, 2017 at 7:10 AM Love your comments and such wonderful heartfelt sentiments, Heidi!