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Is Your Today, Better Than Yesterday?

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March 10, 2024
Placed 6th: Mixed Poetry Contest by Sara Kendrick

#2 Rumi Quote: If you are irritated by every rub, How will your mirror be polished? ________________________________________ Be not perturbed when life presents hurdles, Nothing worthwhile comes sans struggle; Do not tag every challenge unjust or unfair, Blemish on your mirror, not a reason to despair. Read not a rub, always, as a rub of critique, If it’s uninformed, there isn’t much to heed; Stay the course, amity speaks for your deeds, Judge not harshly when repentance pleads. Endeavor mindfully, to learn from mistakes, Sow in every failure, seeds of sweet success, Find your happiness on other side of regrets, Be not irritated by life’s every give-and-take. Reject ego and pride; introspect, reflect, Mend your ways, adapt to realms of change, Look in the mirror, measure your progress: Is your today, better than your yesterday?

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/31/2024 9:43:00 AM

I love this Vijay, reminding us to be mindful of our actions, let uninformed comments go, and shed regrets, A happier vision to be had through that mirror! Today is happier! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/16/2024 8:45:00 PM

Your stellar poem about self awareness and improvement is certainly deserving of a win, Vijay. Congratulations on your placement. Blessings.

Bill Baker

Date: 3/15/2024 11:50:00 PM

Excellent entry for the contest, Vijay, filled with wisdom and great advice, my dear friend. Another FAV for my list! Good luck in the contest! Have a pleasant weekend! Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/14/2024 10:49:00 AM

Good one Vijay, sparkling and reflective In the extreme..'

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/13/2024 3:17:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one. Congratulations on your placing in my contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 11:03:00 AM

Many thanks for sponsoring contest, Sara. Much appreciate you taking the time to write individual feedback. You are very kind.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/12/2024 8:50:00 AM

Today, I learned from mistakes made yesterday and tomorrow, I will strive to do the best I can. I like this thought: ' Do not tag every challenge unjust or unfair. ' There's so much truth within. You grow from those challenges or obstacles placed in your path, and learn from them as well. You've created a masterpiece, Vijay. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 11:01:00 AM

Your analysis is always on mark, my friend. Thank you for your insights, Brandy. Much appreciate you being there. Hugs to you as well.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/11/2024 7:37:00 PM

Vijay, this is a wonderful poem. A good one to read at the start of every day! If we can do as you suggest, we can be so much happier!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 11:00:00 AM

Thank you Duke--I am always glad to see you. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/11/2024 1:02:00 PM

Truly, those blemishes grow us. We get through them…we are stronger, braver if we walk those hot coals, prayerfully believing though we are on fire. Blessings, dear one!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:59:00 AM

Thank you my friend--much appreciate. Blessings to you as well, Kim.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/11/2024 11:43:00 AM

Hello Vijay, I love how your poem speaks wisdom, showing us how to embrace life's challenges with resilience. It's a call to introspect, to learn from mistakes, and to measure our progress not by comparison but by personal growth. I like how each hurdle is a stepping stone, each failure a lesson, leading us toward the happiness we seek. Vijay it's a poetic beautiful reflection on the journey of self-improvement and acceptance. - Blessings, Daniel

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:59:00 AM

Thank you taking the time to write detailed remarks, Daniel. Your poetic spirit shines in your poems and your comments. Much appreciate.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/11/2024 2:13:00 AM

Your ending poses a question that is hard to answer. Many would be indifferent to the reply. Loved your argument.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:57:00 AM

We all have our preferences. Much appreciate--many thanks, Victor.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/10/2024 5:52:00 PM

a mindful poem, Vijay, filled with wise advice and insight. I especially liked Do not tag every challenge unjust or unfair, Blemish on your mirror, not a reason to despair. Best wishes with the contest, Sara

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:57:00 AM

Much appreciate your insights, Sara. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Tom Woody

Date: 3/10/2024 4:18:00 PM

Most of us would say life is up and down. Good day bad day. Today was pretty decent... so far. I like your admonition to adapt to realms of change. Have a great week Veej

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:56:00 AM

So true. Much appreciate your visit and feedback, Tom--many thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/10/2024 1:35:00 PM

- A wonderful and meaningful poem, Vijay :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:55:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise--much appreciate your visit and comments. Hugs to you as well.

Deb M

Date: 3/10/2024 1:35:00 PM

An excellent poem Vijay….wise and inspirational just like you my friend! Ha….Love this one….Debx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:54:00 AM

You are so very kind. Much appreciate--many thanks, Deb.

Silent One

Date: 3/10/2024 12:14:00 PM

I see we used the same quote for this contest.. It is one of my favourite quotes from Rumi.. You have written a very good response to the quote, explaining how you feel about to and have used wise words here... Best of luck in the contest..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:54:00 AM

Yes--it was a good prompt. Much appreciate you being there, my friend. Many thanks.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/10/2024 12:00:00 PM

Vijay, your words of wisdom shine with inspiration~~excellent! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:53:00 AM

So nice to hear that Janice. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Ink Empress

Date: 3/10/2024 11:41:00 AM

What a profound and wise write this is dear Vijay, i felt like i needed to hear those words or read them as they resonate so strongly, a reminder much needed for many, i especially love the lines “ Sow in every failure, seeds of sweet success, Find your happiness on other side of regrets, Be not irritated by life’s every give-and-take” hits strong and i love the alliterations too.” Reject ego and pride; introspect, reflect,” ego ruins it all. A fave it is; and best wishes for the contest.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:53:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your generosity of kind thoughts is much valued and appreciated. Honor to have your FAVE, Ink. Thanks again for your presence.

Jay Narain

Date: 3/10/2024 10:37:00 AM

Words of wisdom everywhere in the poem. Hope it stays in our mind when we need it. Well penned.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:51:00 AM

Thank you Jay--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/10/2024 8:15:00 AM

Vijay, This is an outstanding work that dives into human reactions, your commitment to raising awareness, and your position as an empathic advocate in a world that frequently dismisses the pain of others. The poetry is full of complex diction, vivid imagery, and moving phrases. Use poetic tropes such as metaphor, alliteration, and personification to effectively explain your perspective. BOL for the contest

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:50:00 AM

Glad to see you always, my friend. Your feedback is much appreciated and valued, Lasaad. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/10/2024 8:07:00 AM

You rose well to the challenge Vijay a verse of wisdom. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:49:00 AM

Thank you for being there Tom. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 3/10/2024 7:54:00 AM

Dear Vijay, Words of wisdom you have penned. I loved the Rumi quote and also, "reject ego and pride, introspect, reflect," such great advise for all of humanity. Have a blessed day..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/13/2024 10:48:00 AM

Much appreciate, Nancy--glad you stopped by. Many thanks. Blessings!