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

Date: 12/31/2021 5:14:00 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

Date: 5/23/2021 4:57:00 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

Date: 4/24/2021 4:08:00 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

Date: 4/24/2021 4:20:00 AM

Your uplifting poem emits such a lot of positivity, Vijay. Worth reading & heeding. ~ Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 4/22/2021 4:12:00 PM

Vijay, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt Shine Challenge with this wonderful rhyme poem, well done, love _Constance

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/21/2021 11:09:00 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

Date: 4/15/2021 8:26:00 AM

What a great poetry!!! Excellent rhymes and great imagery... Definitely a winner...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/15/2021 9:29:00 AM

Thank you Supraja--much appreciate.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 4/15/2021 8:18:00 AM

Vijay.....your great poem lights up my heart! You live what you write! Poetic purpose that shines!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/15/2021 9:29:00 AM

Glad you stopped by with your kind feedback, Chuck--many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/15/2021 7:03:00 AM

Be that poetic light that brings others to the hearth dear Vijay. That is what you are today, :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/15/2021 9:28:00 AM

Much appreciate your visit and comments, Vienna--many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/15/2021 6:10:00 AM

Inspiring and uplifting poem that echoes the goodness of heaven, my dearest friend, Vijay. Good luck my friend! God bless you!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/15/2021 6:25:00 AM

Thank you my friend--always special when you visit. Much appreciate, Demetrios.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/15/2021 6:01:00 AM

This is beautiful and vividly descriptive of what we should be for others, Vijay! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/15/2021 6:24:00 AM

Thank you Janice--much appreciate your visit and kind remarks.

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/14/2021 7:00:00 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
Date: 4/15/2021 4:00:00 AM

Thank you Sandy. Glad you are back. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/14/2021 4:40:00 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
Date: 4/15/2021 3:59:00 AM

Thank you my friend. You are always quite supportive and cheerful. Much appreciate, Brandy--many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2021 1:51:00 PM

Your message ALONE simply shines so brightly, Vijay.and your poetry is sublime.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/15/2021 3:58:00 AM

Thank you Andrea--much appreciate your kind remarks.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/14/2021 11:50:00 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
Date: 4/14/2021 1:30:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Always a joy to read your comments. Much appreciate, Alexis.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/14/2021 10:22:00 AM

Your poem shines through on how we should all be. Well written Vijay. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/14/2021 1:29:00 PM

Much appreciate, as always, Tom. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/14/2021 10:12:00 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
Date: 4/14/2021 1:28:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/14/2021 9:37:00 AM

Your vision of the future urges us to be optimistic. May the light shine on us.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 4/14/2021 1:28:00 PM

Much appreciate Victor--many thanks.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/14/2021 8:21:00 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
Date: 4/14/2021 1:27:00 PM

So very kind of you my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments.