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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 Date: 5/7/2024 7:13:00 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 Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 10/16/2022 7:28:00 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 Login to Reply

Teddy Kimathi Date: 8/30/2017 7:57:00 AM Congrats Vijay, for your placement with this brilliant piece!! ;-) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/31/2017 7:34:00 AM Thank you Teddy--love your feedback!

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/30/2017 12:21:00 AM Wonderful success story, my friend, and a courageous life ... blessings and congrats on your well-deserved win! :-) Login to Reply

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/29/2017 10:47:00 PM Congratulations, Vijay. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/30/2017 4:57:00 AM Thanks Subimal!

Heidi Sands Date: 8/29/2017 9:00:00 PM Congratulations Vijay! :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/29/2017 9:22:00 PM Thanks Heidi.. congrats to you as well!

Karen Croft Date: 8/29/2017 7:32:00 PM congratulations on your win!! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/29/2017 8:58:00 PM Thanks Karen..and congrats to you as well!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/29/2017 3:06:00 AM - A wonderful poem with a lot of emotion, Vijay - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/29/2017 5:13:00 AM Thanks Anne-Lise!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/28/2017 6:03:00 PM You did a GREAT job with this difficult form, Vijay and I am happy you made it to the "other side!" Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 6:29:00 PM Thanks Andrea!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/28/2017 3:54:00 PM Wonderfully expressed, my friend! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 4:01:00 PM Thanks Kim!

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/28/2017 3:10:00 PM you prevailed amidst the turmoils of life, vijay!...wonderfully expressed...huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 3:35:00 PM Thanks, nette!

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/28/2017 3:09:00 PM you prevailed amidst the turmoils of life, vijay!...wonderfully expressed...huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 3:35:00 PM Thanks, nette!

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/28/2017 11:10:00 AM Nicely done. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 11:31:00 AM Thanks Dale!

Winged Warrior Date: 8/28/2017 10:53:00 AM A very emotional Terzanelle my friend...your emotions flowed through...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 11:05:00 AM Thanks WW!

Tim Smith Date: 8/28/2017 9:15:00 AM That had to be extremely difficult Vijay. You feelings were transmitted beautifully. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 10:30:00 AM Thanks Tim--yes very much so!!

Heidi Sands Date: 8/28/2017 7:05:00 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. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 7:10:00 AM Love your comments and such wonderful heartfelt sentiments, Heidi!