Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

Reflections In Silence

Reflecting within silence of my thoughts
I feel the ills of world in its stygian form--
Its music devoid of the melodic sound
Echoing in humanity’s tenebrous bawl.

On my way I see summer’s rose gardens
And autumnal look of auburn elegance,
But mostly I encounter parched look of life
Like a river dry, in the grip of drought--
A depleted look of empty wine bottle,
Nothing left to offer, devoid of its buzz.

A hidden voice prompts, raising its voice,
Asking what the world would be like
If it could wipe all tears in mothers’ eyes,
And on troubled faces put million smiles
And feed the hungry, gripped in strife.

Peering now into grieved, disquieting lives
It takes me there to war-torn towns—
Pointing to a child wandering empty streets
Orphaned by someone else’s misdeeds
Amid nothingness of abandoned dreams;
Asking me angrily how does one restore
The flame that blazed in desolate child’s eyes 
Before they brazenly killed her family…

Can you look in her eyes and explain why?
Can you dare say she’ll have a normal life?

I look for epiphany in epistle of almighty
But stumble in hindrance of the ordinary--
Wicked, narrow views of blatant primacy
Attempting to justify, but failing miserably.

I hear them trumpeting the world as it is
Sounding foolish in the world that could be.

June 23, 2020
Placed 1st: Reflections in silence poetry contest
Sponsor: Silent One

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Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 1:52 PM A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.

Liam Mcdaid June 28, 2020 at 2:37 PM your pen thunders in the silence vijay, like lightening it flashes with excellent reflections painted very beautifully, wishing you a blessed week ahead Vijay Pandit June 28, 2020 at 2:42 PM So very kind of you to say so--much appreciate, Liam--many thanks.

JC Brul June 26, 2020 at 10:02 PM A brilliant rendition of metaphors..congratulations on your win!! Vijay Pandit June 27, 2020 at 11:10 AM Much appreciate JCB--many thanks.

Arturo Michael June 26, 2020 at 2:36 PM We've come a long way...primitive man...still as savage as ever...but with a few laws to keep us in relative peace...That epiphany you're looking for will come...maybe not in our time...but will come...reflections in silence Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:42 PM May be you are right--hope endures! Much appreciate your kind remarks, Arturo--many thanks.

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 26, 2020 at 6:23 AM Congratulations, Vijay, on your excellent win. It's an outstanding piece with reflections on many injustices going on around us! Your poem is making us ponder - a great work, dear friend. Keep writing such pieces which bring some awareness. Love and best wishes, Mala Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:41 PM Many thanks Mala, for your kind remarks--much appreciate.

Aditi Mishra June 26, 2020 at 2:43 AM Your empathetic words have left a lasting impressions through this beautifully penned poem Vijay. This is outstanding. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. God bless you. Keep writing and inspiring :) Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:40 PM So very kind of you to say so, Aditi--much appreciate your visit and valued remarks--many thanks.

Brandy Nicole June 25, 2020 at 10:49 PM "In the world that could be" Such a deep and powerful thought. So many are asking that same question. What will happen next? Looking at all the blessings, instead of the curses- helps me through moments such as these. Your thoughts tug at my heart. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:39 PM Happy to read your thoughts my friend--much appreciate, as always--many thanks.

Funom Makama June 25, 2020 at 1:12 PM Congratulations on your win. This right here is the summary of this sad poem. "Pointing to a child wandering empty streets Orphaned by someone else’s misdeeds Amid nothingness of abandoned dreams; Asking me angrily how does one restore The flame that blazed in desolate child’s eyes Before they brazenly killed her family" Great work my friend. Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:38 PM Thank you my friend for your visit and kind remarks--much appreciate, Funom--many thanks.

Jeanne Mcgee June 25, 2020 at 12:03 PM Those last two lines gave me shivers..."echoing humanity's tenebrous brawl". well done Vijay. Congrats Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:36 PM Thank you Jeanne--much appreciate.

Heidi Sands June 25, 2020 at 10:37 AM Congratulations for your win Vijay :) Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:35 PM Thank you Heidi--much appreciate.

Besma Riabi Dziri June 25, 2020 at 10:35 AM A silence as deep as Humanity injuries.. a silence of huge weight, so mighty that the sands of time come to a standstill! Only meaningful and powerful reflections matter! You "feel the ills of world", you "encounter patched look of life".. you ponder on Humanity destiny.. Empowered, you get into a world of "nothingness, emptiness and abandoned dreams" shaken by youth wrath and the WHY! Evil hearts "fail to justify".. Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:34 PM Always a joy to read your comments--much appreciate, Besma--many thanks. Regards. Besma Riabi Dziri June 25, 2020 at 10:35 AM But a great poet with an open view and sharp quill would honour Humanity with such enlightening poesy! Great poetry, dear Vijay! So wonderful and worthy of the honour and outshining placement! Definitely a fave! My deepest regards and blessings.

James Inman June 25, 2020 at 8:37 AM A powerful poem, Vijay. Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:33 PM Thank you James--much appreciate.

Silent One June 25, 2020 at 6:22 AM I learnt some new words here, your choice of words have created vivid imagery.. This poem is full of wonderful lines... Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:34 PM Thank you, SO--much appreciate your valued comments.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 24, 2020 at 12:45 PM Your poems echoes deeply into the silence, Vijay, with such power and depth! We cannot change all the evils and wrongs of the world, but we can make a difference. I have to believe that. Thank you for sharing your heart...a fave. Blessings, Rhonda xx Vijay Pandit June 26, 2020 at 4:33 PM Thank you for your visit and your delightful comments--much appreciate, Rhonda--many thanks.

Regina Mcintosh June 24, 2020 at 11:17 AM Wonderful words. I enjoyed this so much. I wish you many more amazing writes. God bless you, dear friend, with love and hope and all that is enchanting. Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:26 PM Thank you Gina--much appreciate.

Joseph May June 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM A powerful write Vijay, the world has dried up so many hopes...best wishes Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:25 PM Yes, indeed--many thanks, Joseph--much appreciate.

John Hamilton June 24, 2020 at 10:26 AM What a powerfully eloquent voice of hope but at the same time hopeless, fearing that the oppressed will never have a bright future, such a brilliant write Vijay, another fave for me! Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:24 PM A special treat it is to read such kind remarks--I am honored when you visit..much appreciate--many thanks. An honor, as well, to receive a FAVE from you, John.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 24, 2020 at 5:30 AM Thunderous verses, roaring imagery, profound thoughts my friend, Vijay! A masterpiece of a poem! A FAV for me. Demetrios Trifiatis June 27, 2020 at 7:48 PM I did correct it! Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:22 PM That is so nice to hear my friend--especially from you. Much appreciate, as always--many thanks. Special thank you for the FAVE.

Joanna Daniel June 24, 2020 at 2:56 AM Powerful, strong and deep thoughts of reflection, silence is indeed silenced through these wonderful words, Vijay:) Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:20 PM So very kind of you, Jo. Much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks.

Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 1:58 AM I hear them trumpeting the world as it is.. Sounding foolish in the world that could be.. You gave your silence powerful voice.. A genuine write filled with emotions.. Good luck Vijay.. Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:20 PM Thank you Jenish--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Tom Cunningham June 23, 2020 at 6:57 PM Powerful reflections Vijay, there is so much wrong in our world. Good luck in the contest Tom Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 12:19 PM Much appreciate, as always, Tom--many thanks for the kind remarks.