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Never Going To Drag Me Down

When night awakens to shatter dreams, When pain penetrates my entire being, And haunting fear angrily screams; I may pause, but I'll never break down With prayer in my heart I'll carry on And no matter how potent is the pull It's never going to drag me down. I will rise up, to bounce right back Even in face of a crushing setback I will lift my courage way up high With all my strength I'll choose to defy If you ever hear my inaudible sigh It just means I'm driven to survive. When disaster strikes a tragic letdown, When grief dominates all around, And vicious squall rings somber sound; I may pause, but I'll never break down With prayer in my heart I'll carry on And no matter how potent is the pull It's never going to drag me down. I will rise up, to bounce right back Even in face of a crushing setback I will lift my courage way up high With all my strength I'll choose to defy If you ever hear my inaudible sigh It just means I'm driven to survive. When love is lost and hate survives, When death and misery occupy life, And a solitary discourse silently cries; I may pause, but I'll never break down With prayer in my heart I'll carry on And no matter how potent is the pull It's never going to drag me down. I will rise up, to bounce right back Even in face of a crushing setback I will lift my courage way up high With all my strength I'll choose to defy If you ever hear my inaudible sigh It just means I'm driven to survive. First Place October 14, 2017 Never Going to Drag Me Down Sponsor: Julie Rodeheaver

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Date: 11/10/2017 6:37:00 PM
Vijay..I missed this incredible poem of yours and well deserved contest win. I can relate to this and you couldn't have said it better. Congratulations ! :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2017 6:45:00 PM
Thanks Heidi..appreciate you took the time to go back.. perhaps this was when you were away..thanks again!
Date: 11/9/2017 11:07:00 PM
This is strength! I feel more powerful just reading this poem! Good luck in the contest my friend.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2017 6:43:00 AM
Thank you James!
Date: 10/18/2017 9:01:00 AM
Very powerful and convincing words on your enduring strength no matter what heartbreaks life may bring, Vijay. I enjoyed your poem and congratulations on your fine First Place win in the contest. Sandra
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/26/2017 10:36:00 AM
Thank you Sandra!
Date: 10/17/2017 11:37:00 PM
Very nicely done, Vijay - kudos and cheers on your well-deserved win, dear poet - keep writing strong! :-)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/26/2017 10:36:00 AM
Thank you Greg!
Date: 10/15/2017 7:49:00 PM
A powerful poem Vijay about strength of conviction and determination. Dramatically and poetically expressed in a strong voice. Well done and good luck in the contest!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/15/2017 10:09:00 PM
Thank you Susan.. appreciate your feedback!
Date: 10/15/2017 7:35:00 PM
ohh, such power within your lines, vijay... well-woven piece from a fluid pen.... huggs
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/15/2017 7:49:00 PM
Thank you nette--appreciate your comments!
Date: 10/15/2017 7:43:00 AM
Vijay....You have presented a warrior's determination in the battle of life! Well written and well lived! My best to you, chuck
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/15/2017 3:54:00 PM
Thank you Chuck--appreciate your comments!
Date: 10/15/2017 6:21:00 AM
A great fighting spirit combined with prayer! Well done and Gl for win!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/15/2017 3:53:00 PM
Thank you Kim--appreciate your comments!
Date: 10/14/2017 10:00:00 PM
That is what it is all about, strength of character, very well done.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/15/2017 3:51:00 PM
Thank you Dino--appreciate your comments!

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