Vijay Pandit Poet Rhyme

Shine

At times when the night glows so dark
And dawning too rises clouding the arc
Be the street lamp ceaselessly bright
Be the candle with halo of angelic light

When travails of life flood teary eyes
And forlorn hearts pulse in sullen cries
Be the echo of solace from hills divine
Be the hymn of grace tolling in shrine

Where guns of war embroil, stilling time
And lives struggle on impassable climb
Be not the one among callously supine
Be not voice of unsung to meekly resign

Hear homeless-bawl on troubled streets
Feel the discordant wail of hunger beats
Be the day that glistens hope of sunshine
Burn brightly the flame of love genuine

Be a mighty pillar to plight of the weak
Be a luminant purveyor on blight bleak
Be the omnipresent twinkle of stellar sign
Be the eternal glory of ubiquitous shine

April 14, 2021
Writing prompt-shine-poetry contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Valsa George December 31, 2021 at 5:14 AM I love these lines Vijay. Only from a heart, so full of light, these thoughts can flow. I look upon you as beacon of light, dear friend and feel myself blessed to have got acquainted with poets like you with such ennobling thoughts~~

Connie Marcum Wong May 23, 2021 at 4:57 PM Excellent! I love the way you encourage the reader to be the object. This piece is so filled with agape love. Congratulations on your wonderful win Vijay! This gem is going into my Faves! Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2021 at 4:08 PM Big congrats on your win. A very feeling poem, vijay. Sorry I can't be here more often to read poems like I used to. Busy days!

Paul Callus April 24, 2021 at 4:20 AM Your uplifting poem emits such a lot of positivity, Vijay. Worth reading & heeding. ~ Regards // paul

Constance La France April 22, 2021 at 4:12 PM Vijay, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt Shine Challenge with this wonderful rhyme poem, well done, love _Constance

Sam Kauffman April 21, 2021 at 11:09 AM So inspiring Vijay. You always leave me with your depth to ponder and your amazing imagery. I love the parallelism of the verses. Congratulations on your win!

Supraja Kannan April 15, 2021 at 8:26 AM What a great poetry!!! Excellent rhymes and great imagery... Definitely a winner... Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 9:29 AM Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

Chuck Melugin April 15, 2021 at 8:18 AM Vijay.....your great poem lights up my heart! You live what you write! Poetic purpose that shines! Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 9:29 AM Glad you stopped by with your kind feedback, Chuck--many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose April 15, 2021 at 7:03 AM Be that poetic light that brings others to the hearth dear Vijay. That is what you are today, :) Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 9:28 AM Much appreciate your visit and comments, Vienna--many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 15, 2021 at 6:10 AM Inspiring and uplifting poem that echoes the goodness of heaven, my dearest friend, Vijay. Good luck my friend! God bless you! Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 6:25 AM Thank you my friend--always special when you visit. Much appreciate, Demetrios.

Janice Canerdy April 15, 2021 at 6:01 AM This is beautiful and vividly descriptive of what we should be for others, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 6:24 AM Thank you Janice--much appreciate your visit and kind remarks.

Sandra Adams April 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM the world could use a little more light in the darkness that is upon us...such a beautiful inspirational piece Vijay... love this, best wishes in the contest! hugs Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 4:00 AM Thank you Sandy. Glad you are back. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Brandy Nicole April 14, 2021 at 4:40 PM *Be the candle, burn brightly the flame* You are exactly right, always be a shining light. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Your thoughts wrap gently around me and my heart. Thank you for being here, for being You. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 3:59 AM Thank you my friend. You are always quite supportive and cheerful. Much appreciate, Brandy--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich April 14, 2021 at 1:51 PM Your message ALONE simply shines so brightly, Vijay.and your poetry is sublime. Vijay Pandit April 15, 2021 at 3:58 AM Thank you Andrea--much appreciate your kind remarks.

Alexis Y. April 14, 2021 at 11:50 AM Hi Vijay, You have penned such a well-written entry for the contest theme. I agree; if one were to do all the things you wrote about, their light would shine bright. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit April 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM Thank you my friend. Always a joy to read your comments. Much appreciate, Alexis.

Tom Cunningham April 14, 2021 at 10:22 AM Your poem shines through on how we should all be. Well written Vijay. Best of luck in the contest. Tom Vijay Pandit April 14, 2021 at 1:29 PM Much appreciate, as always, Tom. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM - A shining focus on how we can be brothers and sister ... in peace and love, Vivay - A beautiful poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit April 14, 2021 at 1:28 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Victor Buhagiar April 14, 2021 at 9:37 AM Your vision of the future urges us to be optimistic. May the light shine on us. Vijay Pandit April 14, 2021 at 1:28 PM Much appreciate Victor--many thanks.

Quoth Theraven April 14, 2021 at 8:21 AM Vijay, Very profound message wrought in your grace filled hymn in Rhyme. The days may just see us through in sunshine hope; nights sustained in candle's compassion. -Richard Vijay Pandit April 14, 2021 at 1:27 PM So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Regina Mcintosh April 14, 2021 at 7:56 AM Lovely write. I enjoyed so much. Best wishes in the contest. God bless you. Love, Gina Vijay Pandit April 14, 2021 at 1:26 PM Glad you stopped by Gina with your kind remarks. Much appreciate--many thanks.