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No Regrets On Hills of Destiny

Exploring lovesome impulses of quixotic themes
Promises we exchanged of allures romantic
Enticing maiden passions in realm of fantasies
Strumming heart rhythms’ emboldened music
Embellishing sweet lyrics of enchanted instincts,
Pursuing fervid dreams, longing forever bliss;

But only till you extolled of marriage and family
Seeking permanence from immature feelings
Lacking self-confidence, afraid of uncertainty, 
Phobic of commitment, fearful of inabilities;
Youthful, unwitting, timidly choosing to flee,
Abandoning blossoms of life’s budding prairies.

I never wonder what our lives could have been
For you still enchant my unfulfilled memories
Smiling back happily, beaming with your family,
Much alike you envisioned life for you and me
If only I had dared to welcome zealous calling,
Sailing to placid paradise, you once imagined.

But regrets do not dwell on hills of our destinies
For separately we found our voices of harmony
As we stay in touch and revere our blessings
Wishing for each other life’s blooming springs,
Spreading goodwill, lauding wisdom of aging,
Leaving behind fantasies of untrodden themes.

November 9, 2022
Placed 1st: I Chose to Run, but Had I stayed, Things Would
Have Benn Like… Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/30/2022 12:48:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I guess we all have regrets about something. Many can never past it and that is so sad. Hope you had a Blessed Christmas. Have a blessed day writing away.........

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/21/2022 1:28:00 AM

A theme.. Reality many will be familiar with No doubt Vijay; very well presented.'

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/26/2022 7:20:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your first-place contest win dear friend, Vijay. You amply deserve it with this so beautiful writing.

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/26/2022 5:28:00 AM

Congratulations for your win Vijay :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/26/2022 4:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win, Vijay. An excellent portrayal of a failed, but memorable relationship. BW ~ Mala

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/26/2022 4:36:00 AM

"regrets do not dwell on hills of our destinies" - Beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/15/2022 5:21:00 PM

Such a beautiful description of a relationship. This is just what the prompt calls for. Janice

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/14/2022 12:16:00 PM

Your wisdom and beauty has made this piece incredibly beautiful Vijay. What a blessing to be able to go forward in your beautiful life and yet still be friends, sharing blessings with no regrets with one another, that is really amazing. You captured so much in these beautiful lines. I truly love your beautiful poem! <3

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/13/2022 10:35:00 AM

I can really feel this one and it is perfect for the contest requirement. You have really shown this perfectly, including gratitude over regrets on the hills of destinies. Excellent writing :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/14/2022 5:51:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. Much appreciate.

Ann Peck

Date: 11/11/2022 11:46:00 AM

Beautiful memories, Vijay. In my case we both decided to flee. Good decision, but I still wonder...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2022 12:04:00 PM

One always wonders. Much appreciate Ann for visiting and commenting. Many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/10/2022 7:12:00 PM

Immaturity causes one to linger and never settle. Someone that is wise and mature, tend to stay grounded, while balancing everything before them. "I never wonder what our lives could have been." A positive thought filled with no regrets. That's how it should be. This is beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, Vijay. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2022 12:03:00 PM

Thank you my friend for your insightful feedback. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Brandy.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/10/2022 7:02:00 PM

Wow, love the journey here, Vijay...Harry

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2022 12:02:00 PM

Many thanks for visiting and commenting, Harry. Much appreciate, as always.

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/10/2022 2:29:00 PM

Very nicely said, Vijay; your poem brought back many memories, of how things could have been, might have been. Who knows? But not to look back is sheeplish...those memories are just as much our present as they are our past, who we are, where we have been that brings us to our present state of mind and heart. The roads of the many passionate dreams one travels. Profound read. Best of luck in contest, a prime contender I would think. Blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2022 12:01:00 PM

Much appreciate your visit and your kind remarks, Joe. Always a joy to read your perspective. Many thanks.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/10/2022 6:00:00 AM

It is good to part ways with someone that close and still be friends. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2022 8:46:00 AM

Thank you Sara for visiting and commenting. Always appreciate your insights and kind remarks.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/10/2022 5:42:00 AM

That's a great theme, glad there are no regrets, Vijay:)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2022 5:54:00 AM

Glad to hear from you Jo. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/9/2022 4:42:00 PM

Well written and choices well made, my poet friend. Lovely verse, Vijay. It should place well in the contest (IMHO). Good luck! Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/10/2022 5:53:00 AM

Thank you my friend for visiting and commenting. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Bill.

David Kavanagh

Date: 11/9/2022 12:10:00 PM

Who knows about such things Vijay, I often wonder about parallel universes, were every conceivable path can be played out alongside this one, if the universe is eternal perhaps anything and everything that’s possible will play out, sorry for digressing, this is a beautiful poem written from the heart, by a person who has no regrets how their life unfurled, cheers David

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2022 12:59:00 PM

So glad for your visit, David. Much appreciate your insightful feedback. Many thanks.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/9/2022 9:13:00 AM

These quixotic themes can take a person anywhere. Glad it ended on a romantic note. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2022 12:58:00 PM

Many thanks Victor. Much appreciate, as always.

Valsa George

Date: 11/9/2022 7:57:00 AM

No regrets.... no looking back, no resentment though paths diverged. The love and romance once thrived have been converted into mature love where both wish for each other's well being. There is acceptance and goodwill. A theme so beautifully handled dear Vijay that you alone can do. Best of luck!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2022 12:58:00 PM

So very kind of you to say so, Valsa. Always a joy to read your analytical remarks. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/9/2022 7:23:00 AM

Vijay, you have so romantically explored the " what ifs" of a love not to be, as only you can! Wonderful! Best for the contest!!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2022 12:57:00 PM

Glad to read your feedback, Mike. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/9/2022 6:44:00 AM

A poem ending in a positive note... that there is no use of dwelling on a past in which Destiny had different plans to implement... An enchanting write apt for the theme Vijayji... Best wishes in the contest... God bless... ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2022 12:56:00 PM

Glad you liked the positive ending. Always appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Ani. Many thanks.

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/9/2022 6:36:00 AM

Vijay, my dear friend. You've created fantastic poetry. Despite the unresolved questions, you maintained hope for a brighter tomorrow filled with optimism and free of hate and strife. From the first stanza to the very last line, your usage of metaphors is full of superb concepts and diction. Best of luck in the contest!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2022 12:55:00 PM

So very kind of you my friend. You always spread goodwill with you visit. Much appreciate, Lasaad. Many thanks.