Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

Oh, Soul

Oh! soul, strum with every pulse, strings of wisdom
Be in the known, yet, be conscientious of unknown
What you claim to possess, don’t let it possess you
Don’t speak words of sapience, unless you are true
Borrow not thoughts of others, enlighten your own
Never be the shadow that hinders seedlings’ growth
Fear not when truth speaks, for a lie stings evermore
Dispense not haughtiness, when arrogance you abhor
Pretend not to be a giver, if motivation is to receive
Giving isn’t nobility if you deem receiver unworthy
Never teach others that which you don’t comprehend
Learn the ways of sage, inspire hate to seek amends
Judge, only if, you let others adjudicate your deeds
Be cognizant of desires spuriously posing as needs
Engage with humility when your ego dares to speak
Boast not in futility~ time will not bend to your will
Neither can you command a nightingale not to sing
Strive to embrace divinity, be a messenger of peace
Oh! soul, wander not~ search deep within to find it

January 4, 2022
In conversation with our soul poetry contest
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

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Valerie Staton January 29, 2022 at 11:52 AM Wonderful words to live by. Vijay Pandit January 31, 2022 at 8:11 AM Thank you Valerie.

Anil Deo January 19, 2022 at 6:18 AM I returned ... And there is more depth in your poem. Shalom shalom Shanthi Om Vijay Pandit January 31, 2022 at 8:11 AM Thank you Anil.

M. L. Kiser January 17, 2022 at 5:02 PM This is some excellent advice you have penned; I hope it's widely read. Vijay Pandit January 31, 2022 at 8:11 AM Thank you MLK.

Deb M January 14, 2022 at 6:38 PM Hi Vijay…..a well written, clever and powerful poem! Debx Vijay Pandit January 19, 2022 at 8:13 AM I just tried again. At your poem page where comments are written--a message says poet has turned off commenting. Then I wanted to send you a soup mail--but there too a message says you can't send a soup mail. May be it happened accidentally. Check your settings again. Deb M January 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM Hi Vijay….my comments haven’t been turned off? Cheers Debx Vijay Pandit January 15, 2022 at 7:40 AM Glad to read your comments, Deb. Many thanks. I see that you have turned off comments. Enjoyed reading your poem.

Anil Deo January 14, 2022 at 7:05 AM Amen, Tat Tvam Asi. Good safe advice in splendid poetry. Thanx VP Vijay Pandit January 15, 2022 at 7:39 AM Thank you Anil--much appreciate.

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2022 at 12:50 PM I see this is a winner. I can see why. It's the kind of poem I am sure the sponsor was looking for. Great thoughts. Vijay Pandit January 15, 2022 at 7:39 AM Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 12, 2022 at 12:50 AM Deep philosophical thought. Didactic! Bless you, my dearest friend, Vijay! Vijay Pandit January 12, 2022 at 11:57 AM Thank you my friend. Value your opinion, as always.

Beata Agustin January 11, 2022 at 10:53 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. Delightful and delighting from the start il the end... God bless you. Vijay Pandit January 12, 2022 at 11:56 AM Much appreciate your visit, Beata--many thanks.

Joseph May January 11, 2022 at 5:22 PM A deep introspective write, Best wishes in the contest.. Vijay Pandit January 12, 2022 at 11:56 AM Thanks Joseph--much appreciate.

M. L. Kiser January 11, 2022 at 3:23 PM Excellent wisdom resides within this piece; well done! Vijay Pandit January 12, 2022 at 11:55 AM Thank you MLK--much appreciate.

Supraja Kannan January 10, 2022 at 6:58 AM Such profound Poetry... There is so much to ponder on... Thank you so much for sharing this thought provoking write... Pretend not to be a giver, if motivation is to receive Judge, only if, you let others adjudicate your deeds Boast not in futility~ time will not bend to your will Words of wisdom!!! Vijay Pandit January 10, 2022 at 11:15 AM Much appreciate your kind remarks, Supraja. Many thanks for stopping by with your wonderful feedback.

Karen Croft January 8, 2022 at 7:58 PM I love your conversation with your soul! especially" when your ego dares to speak" Have a great day! thanks for your comment! Vijay Pandit January 9, 2022 at 8:44 AM Thanks Karen. Much appreciate you stopping by.

Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2022 at 2:54 PM For sure this was a winner. Congrats to you, Vijay Vijay Pandit January 9, 2022 at 8:43 AM Much appreciate Andrea. Many thanks for your visit and comments.

Paul Callus January 7, 2022 at 2:46 PM This inspires with words of wisdom, Vijay. It is wonderful when one can share such a relationship with the soul. ~Regards // paul Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:54 PM Thank you for these insightful comments, Paul. Much appreciate. Regards.

Susan Lawrence January 7, 2022 at 2:26 PM Back with congratulations Vijay … so well deserved ! Susan :) Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:53 PM Much appreciate your return visit my friend. Many thanks, Susan. Looking forward to reading your new poem soon.

Mike Gentile January 7, 2022 at 1:24 PM Back with congrats on your top ten placement Vijay !!!! Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:52 PM Thank you for your return visit my friend. Much appreciate, Mike.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 7, 2022 at 12:16 PM - When the thought process and the inner noise subside, the soul can speak to us in innumerable ways, Vijay :) - A beautiful poem, best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:52 PM Thanks again. Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:51 PM You are right--soul speaks to us in many ways. Thank you Anne-Lise, for your kind remarks. Much appreciate. Anne-Lise Andresen January 7, 2022 at 12:18 PM - Congratulations !!! ... I see it is already a winning poem :)

Jennifer Proxenos January 7, 2022 at 10:15 AM How I love this poem and how articulately you tell us of the ways of life, the do's and don'ts and how we should search our soul. Congratulations on this win and Congratulations on having being chosen for Poetry Soups newest Anthology. Be well and safe my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:50 PM Hope you had good time being away on vacation, Jennifer. Much appreciate your kind remarks my friend. Many thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2022 at 9:24 AM This wonderful poem has sage advice to enlighten the soul. I am so happy to see this on the winners list. It is very deserving. I am Faving it Vijay! Congratulations my friend. New year blessings xxoo Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:48 PM Thank you my friend for stopping by with your insightful feedback. Honored by your FAVE and your kind remarks, Connie. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks.

Paula Goldsmith January 7, 2022 at 8:26 AM Back with Congratulations on this win. I really enjoyed this write. Have a blessed day....................................... Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:47 PM Thank you for your return visit Paula. Much appreciate. Blessings!

Christuraj Alex January 7, 2022 at 8:05 AM Great work. Congratulations! Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:45 PM Thank you--much appreciate.

Susan Lawrence January 7, 2022 at 7:51 AM Just beautiful Vijay and so very poignant. I have so many favorite lines that I am faving it !Strive to embrace divinity, be a messenger of peace. You are an inspiration my friend. Sending blessings and peace to you and yours for a happy healthy new year. Susan :) Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:45 PM You are so very kind my friend. Always a joy when you visit, Susan. A special treat to receive your FAVE and your inspiring feedback. My very best to you and your family for the new year.

Mike Gentile January 7, 2022 at 5:33 AM Vijay, each and every line of this beauty stands alone as a powerful poem unto itself!! I am so deeply impressed!! This one is truly top-notch !!! Happy Friday! Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:41 PM Thank you Mike--much appreciate and value your opinion, as always.

Bj Legros Kelley January 7, 2022 at 2:42 AM Oh Vijay, this is so deep. An encouragement of wisdom to one's own soul. I love it. I am faving this amazing gem. Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:40 PM You are so very kind my friend. A special treat to read your kind remarks and receive your FAVE. Many many thanks, BJ.

Unseeking Seeker January 7, 2022 at 1:20 AM So happy you chose to participate, Vijay! You honour the contest with your presence! Congrats on your win, ‘twas quite a task for me to chose 10 out of 50 entries Vijay Pandit January 7, 2022 at 2:39 PM Many thanks US for sponsoring contest. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

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