Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

Just Getting Wet

Just getting wet

Saddened
By things done and undone,
Unhappily
I seek to abandon
Thoughts of reason,

And I step out in drenching rain
As angry sky takes revenge
On opaque clouds
Blocking its vision,

Unprepared,
I pretend to have fun
Trying to convince myself
I'm dancing in the rain,

But if truth be known
I'm just getting wet.

January 3, 2018
Placed 1st: Strand Pick 8 Contest by Brian Strand

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Debjani Mitra April 11, 2020 at 11:50 PM You made me fall in love with the subtle sadness in your poem Vijay Pandit April 12, 2020 at 7:29 AM What a nice thing to say--much appreciate, Debjani--many thanks.

Edward Ibeh April 11, 2020 at 1:46 PM Wonderful, poignant write, Vijay:-) Congratulations on your 1st place win! Awesome job. Vijay Pandit April 12, 2020 at 7:30 AM Much appreciate Edward--many thanks.

Vladislav Raven January 17, 2019 at 5:33 PM Hi Vijay, I feel the total sadness in this write my friend. Your emotions are strong, painting the sadest canvas. No matter how I feel. once in the rain my mind starts to sing and I forget about the wet. My sadness usually comes with the sun for some reason. A weird bird really. Seriously though, this is an excellent poem my friend. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 5, 2018 at 3:58 PM Such a profound poem, Vijay. Many can relate to this sense of sadness. Outstanding poem w/such emotional depth. Love and joy always.

Akkina Downing January 3, 2018 at 7:00 PM I can relate :( Great write dear Vijay! Hugs and smiles :) Vijay Pandit January 4, 2018 at 5:56 AM Thank you Akkina..appreciate the thoughts.

Paul Callus January 3, 2018 at 3:55 PM At least you made the effort and tried to change the sad mood, Vijay! Immerse yourself in a nice hot bath instead! Regards // paul Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 4:23 PM Thank you Paul..appreciate the thought.

Joseph May January 3, 2018 at 3:22 PM It is still a dance though...Very nicely penned Vijay Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 4:22 PM So true Joseph..thank you for your comments.

Heidi Sands January 3, 2018 at 2:30 PM This reminds me of a sign I have in my home that says...life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain. :) Well written Vijay. Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:38 PM A lovely sign you have..a powerful message to live by..thank you Heidi.

Silent One January 3, 2018 at 1:25 PM Some days it never stops raining... deep poem Vijay... Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:36 PM Thank you Silent One--I know what you mean.

Connie Marcum Wong January 3, 2018 at 12:57 PM Some days you must pretend! I can relate too and I enjoyed this! : ) Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:35 PM So true..appreciate your comments Connie..many thanks.

Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2018 at 9:59 AM A very cleverly expressed piece. The reality is that many are pretending. Just look at the sadness in the eyes of all those selfies. Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:34 PM So true Richard..you hit the mark..many thanks for your comments.

Tim Smith January 3, 2018 at 8:28 AM It is as if you are just going through the motions of life and not living... Wonderful Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:34 PM Thank you Tim..appreciate your comments.

Joanna Daniel January 3, 2018 at 8:25 AM Ah! I know the feeling, Vijay, and I hate getting wet, you know:) well written:) Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:33 PM Thank you Jo for your visit..appreciate your comments.

Supraja Kannan January 3, 2018 at 7:33 AM So true and I can relate... Lovely write... Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:31 PM Thank you Supraja..appreciate your comments..

Arturo Michael January 3, 2018 at 7:08 AM Who's truth...One way or the other you will pretend, enjoy the wetting anyway... A conscious one...All blessings to you Vijay Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:31 PM Thank you Arturo--enjoyed your comments.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2018 at 7:04 AM - Many romantic poems are written about the rain ... dancing in the rain .... kissing in the rain ... but you like me just getting wet and cold ... a fact I will say :))) - A great writing, Vijay - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:31 PM Thank you Anne-Lise--enjoyed your comments.

Kim Rodrigues January 3, 2018 at 6:58 AM I like this a lot! We can all relate! Will it help if I open an umbrella ;) Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:30 PM Thank you Kim..umbrella will help for sure but not much.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 3, 2018 at 6:53 AM Delightfully written my friend, Vijay! Much enjoyed! Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 2:29 PM Thank you Demetrios.