Vijay Pandit Poet Rhyme

Navigating Through Life's Highway

Hurdled is life’s highway to every milestone:
Detours, traffic woes~ impediments to goal,
Perturbing in hindrances that endlessly groan 
Searching exit ramp to soothe anguished soul.

Though memories of yore, of pain bemoan, 
Benevolence of today vows to mold morrow,
Prodding fate of future~ opaque, unknown,
Defying grievous intents in ill-will of sorrow.

Wished for earnestly, life is a cherished dream,
An exuberance of spring, of burbling stream,
A meaningful exploration of endearing theme;
Mystical, phenomenal, halo of mirthful gleam.

Life is a fleeting dot on scale of eternal time,
A journey of courage, yet harbinger of fears;
Gracefully revering the echoes of lifetime,
Whether reveling in joy or lamenting in tears.

Rejoice in life’s sunset, rejoice in life’s sunrise,
Greet charming smiles, yet ignore not its sighs,
Celebrate spring’s birth, mourn autumn’s demise,
Cheer life’s welcome, dwell not in goodbyes.

January 26, 2023
Placed 1st: Pick-A-Title, Vol 34 - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Evelyn Judy Buehler August 21, 2023 at 9:38 AM An uplifting, optimistically wise poem. It's so true that we should live life to the fullest. :)

Bill Baker February 10, 2023 at 7:53 AM Congratulations on the win for this fine poem, Vijay! The rhymes were spot on and the poem was filled with many descriptive parts of life's journey. Thanks for sharing my friend. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos February 6, 2023 at 5:22 AM Hi Vijay, a wonderful clever poem which clearly tells us that life is not always a picnic, yes we do have problems, be it health, family, life itself, death, financial but, we also have awesome holidays, happy families, birth of life, birth of seasons, birth of an ever dynamic evolution of life, so we must enjoy our happy moments and deal with the sad and take it all in our stride. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joanna Daniel February 4, 2023 at 5:53 AM I love this one, Vijay, especially that ending line, congratulations:) Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:44 AM Much appreciate, Jo--many thanks.

Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 4:37 PM Oh how I agree…yes, we mourn and we must process whether the loss of a life, limb, job, etc.. But let’s rejoice in the sunrise and the sunset! I feel this way too! Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:44 AM Thank you Kim--much appreciate.

Michael Tor February 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM Vijay your positiveness and duality depict the reality of life. Skillfully you have shared the triumphant and the reality of the resulting pain and disappointments. Well done my friend. Love your theme and the words used to convey. Congratulations for your achievement in the Contest... Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:44 AM You are so very kind of you my friend. Many thanks for taking the time to write detailed insights. I always appreciate your visit and comments, Michael.

Edward Ibeh February 1, 2023 at 2:39 AM Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this magnificent poem, Vijay:-) Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:42 AM Many thanks Edward. Much appreciate your visit--special thanks for sponsoring contest.

Harry Horsman January 31, 2023 at 9:03 PM Oh yes the rewards are so sweet, Vijay, we must not give up, poetry helps, the power from the mind to the pen... Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:42 AM Thank you Harry--much appreciate. Stay well my friend.

Bj Legros Kelley January 31, 2023 at 1:15 PM Oh, Vijay, "Rejoice in life’s sunset, rejoice in life’s sunrise, Greet charming smiles, yet ignore not its sighs, Celebrate spring’s birth, mourn autumn’s demise, Cheer life’s welcome, dwell not in goodbyes." Your whole poem is beautiful, but the culmination to this finish is breathtaking wisdom! Another fave!! <3 Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:41 AM So special to receive your FAVE, BJ. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks. Many thanks.

Ann Peck January 31, 2023 at 11:07 AM Congratulations on your win, Vijay! I love your poem--so full of life's lovely, positive energy! Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:40 AM Thank you Ann--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Heidi Sands January 30, 2023 at 9:23 PM Congratulations for your win :) Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:40 AM Thank you Heidi.

Valsa George January 30, 2023 at 7:55 PM Hi Vijay, back to your poem with Congratulations on your well deserved First place win. Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:39 AM Thanks again, Valsa.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 30, 2023 at 12:51 PM - "Life is a fleeting dot on scale of eternal time" ... a line that I will put behind my ear ... and never forget ... an excellent poem, Vijay - hugs Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:39 AM So true. Much appreciate, Anne-Lise. Many thanks.

Paula Goldsmith January 30, 2023 at 7:37 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/week.................. Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:38 AM Thanks again, Paula.

Joseph May January 30, 2023 at 7:30 AM Beautiful write Vijay, Congrats on your win Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:38 AM Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Sotto Poet January 30, 2023 at 6:59 AM Back with congratuations on your well- deserved win, Vijay your poetry is just oustanding and well-crafted my friend. Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:38 AM Thanks again, my friend.

Fin Chuuk January 29, 2023 at 7:20 PM WOW! Fantastic poem, Vjay. Vijay Pandit February 4, 2023 at 6:37 AM Thank you Fin--much appreciate.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 29, 2023 at 11:52 AM An outstanding poem filled with philosophical ideas that illumine the mind of the reader, if the reader takes the time to ponder on them, my dearest friend, Vijay. Be blessed! Vijay Pandit January 29, 2023 at 3:26 PM So special to hear that from you my friend. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Demetrios. Many thanks. Glad you are back.

Brandy Nicole January 28, 2023 at 8:36 PM As we travel on life's highway, many emotions follow close behind. (In fact, they're always near). Even someone like me feels the weight of the world, but I'm able to deal with those moments. It's easy to look at the blessings that surround me, instead of dwelling on the things I cannot change. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you, Vijay. Hugs, Brandy Vijay Pandit January 29, 2023 at 3:25 PM Yes, indeed! Some navigate through life brilliantly, others find it hard from time to time. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Brandy. Many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose January 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM with every goodbye is a new beginning, and the seedling of spring is always there, if we look with hopeful eyes onto the future, beautiful expressions, gl in the contest, dear poet friend :) Vijay Pandit January 29, 2023 at 3:22 PM Thank you for reading and your thoughtful insights, Vienna. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Deb M January 28, 2023 at 6:10 AM An excellent poem Vijay describing beautifully the journey on life's highway! A lovely write my friend….Debx Vijay Pandit January 28, 2023 at 11:02 AM So special to hear that from you. Much appreciate, Deb. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile January 28, 2023 at 5:18 AM Your metaphor for life as a highway is spot on Vijay! You always find the words to create intense and vivid imagery! Well done!! Vijay Pandit January 28, 2023 at 11:01 AM Much appreciate--many thanks, Mike.

Joseph P. DiMino January 27, 2023 at 2:21 PM "Wished for earnestly, life is a cherished dream, An exuberance of spring, of burbling stream," -- very nicely expressed. Best of luck in contest. This could be a winner. Vijay Pandit January 28, 2023 at 11:01 AM Thank you Joe for your support. Much appreciate your visit and comments my friend.

Suzanne Delaney January 27, 2023 at 6:17 AM dear Vijay: A beautiful reminder of how to remain serene in the chaotic highway of life. Best, SuZ Vijay Pandit January 27, 2023 at 11:28 AM Glad you liked the poem, SuZ. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Valsa George January 27, 2023 at 3:36 AM Life viewed in it subtle shades of sorrow and joy, neither exulting nor plunging into the nadir of despair, always maintaining an equipoise. Great penning ! All the Best Vijay.... Vijay Pandit January 27, 2023 at 11:27 AM Thank you for your kind remarks, Valsa. Much appreciate your thoughtful insights.

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