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November 19, 2023
Placed 1st: Stoicism as Way of Life Contest; by Sotto Poet

Purposeful thought leaders, empowering intellect they reign, In disposition phlegmatic, indifferent to pleasure or pain, Rejecting emotions vain, impassive within taciturn domain, Questing for mindful contentment, virtues of reason ordain. Missives tolling of rectitude, emanate from heart and mind, Guiding sanctity of awareness, wisdom virtuous aligned, Maximizing positive thoughts, amplifying tendencies kind, Of knowledge and understanding, spirits tranquil designed. Freeing from distress, achieving balance in purity sublime, Reverberating in noble song of life, echoing through time, Strumming happiness, where refrain of reason is prime, Where goodwill of speech, and actions benevolent rhyme. Enlightened people find harmony in realms of self-control Overcoming disturbances that in silhouettes of past troll, Vying aspirations of tomorrow, enamored in sanctity of soul, Consciously shedding negativity, passions imprudent extol. Volatility of perturbed life calms, embracing thoughts divine, As sapient ways of erudite mind, on arc of cognition shine, Triumphing over negative vibes as dissonant distractions decline When goals of reason and acts of virtue inextricably entwine.

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Heidi Sands

Date: 12/6/2023 6:55:00 AM

Triumphing over negative vibes! Absolutely and the final line wraps this up so well too. Well written Vijay ! :)

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/3/2023 1:01:00 AM

Well Vijay..? I got hold of one end..I squirmed Along to about halfway?? Or thereabouts.?? Where I grasped another off shoot, as I stuggled On some gravelly stones..Er astonied i almost Were..? Am.? Oh my..' HELP.! DOES ANYONE HAVE A MAP?? wow its quite intricate.! btw Vijay.' It should do well in any contest.)

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/28/2023 1:24:00 PM

Your contemplation on the stoic way of life is truly profound. Your words are imbued with a gentle flow that brings solace. Congratulations on your well-deserved win

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/22/2023 5:14:00 PM

A masterpiece of wisdom and beautiful expressions, Vijay! Best of luck in the contest. Evelyn

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/22/2023 11:49:00 AM

"Freeing from distress, achieving balance in purity sublime, Reverberating in noble song of life, echoing through time," -- so many wonderful, original enrapturing phrases...best of luck in contest. This is definitely a contender. Blessings! Have a great Thanksgiving Vijay!

Maria Williams

Date: 11/22/2023 1:57:00 AM

'Triumphing over negative vibes as dissonant distractions decline When goals of reason and acts of virtue inextricably entwine'. What a wonderful world this would be if we could all unite in Peace. A wonderful write as always dear Vijay...Hugs

Eve Roper

Date: 11/21/2023 8:49:00 PM

While we live in this world, we are not all the same. To induce pain or hardship without the display of feelings , it's hard for me to phantom. Great write, Vijay.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/21/2023 3:50:00 PM

Another poem filled with beauty and wisdom Vijay. I love 'Overcoming disturbances that in silhouettes of past troll'. I have found painful memory disturbances are the hardest for me to find peace from, they seem to come up like smoke before I realize they are haunting me sometimes. I have learned to write them down and get the unrest from my heart and then cast the troll-ish negative memory away to the flame or shredder. The enlightenment of peace is a journey. I love your beautiful poem <3

Bill Baker

Date: 11/21/2023 2:43:00 PM

An excellent description of the stoic's way of life, Vijay. A great entry for the contest, my friend. Good luck! I want to congratulate you on having three of your poems published in Poetry Soup's latest Anthology! YEAH !!! Have a happy Thanksgiving! Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 11/21/2023 12:48:00 AM

Ah so good to see you post dear vijay, and as always not disappointed with your write as it’s profound and conveys such deeply moving truth: i agree too mindfulness is necessary to maximize positivity, a grateful heart and a kind soul would attract light and blessings always: i really love the line " find harmony in realms of self-control” “refrain of reason is prime” ah those alliterations and rhymes, im sure sotto will love this one. You’ve nailed it as always! With unique diction. BOL. FAVE

Silent One

Date: 11/20/2023 2:16:00 PM

Enlightened people find harmony in realms of self-control Overcoming disturbances that in silhouettes of past troll, Vying aspirations of tomorrow, enamored in sanctity of soul, Consciously shedding negativity, passions imprudent extol.. Great message throughout your poem. We all should have a positive outlook to life.

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 1:58:00 PM

Power should lead the variables of living souls, without emotions, abandoned feelings, and the absence of prior stigmatism. Wills comfortably, the stalwart forwardness of goodwill. A wondrous exposé of stoicisms, Vijay. Aloha, William

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/20/2023 12:50:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your write. Have a great day..........

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/20/2023 4:15:00 AM

Sometimes I wonder about world leaders today. Sad happenings we are seeing from so many different places. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/20/2023 2:21:00 AM

Greeks were supposed to be masters of stoicism, but eventually they failed. Sad emotions will never be appreciated. Still a splendid poem. Blessings.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/19/2023 4:47:00 PM

" indifferent to pleasure or pain." There are so many emotions that a human experiences, and those that live this way, from my observation, have the facts all jumbled. "Triumphing over negative vibes," is an emotion, leading to action. This is why I say, this way of life is false, on many levels. Well said, Vijay. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/19/2023 3:00:00 PM

an impeccible and impressive poem, Vijay. You've deeply captured the essence of stoicism through your words, images, and outstanding vocabulary. You definitely raised the bar on conveying a deep understanding of stoicsm. I believe this is a fabulous contest contender. Best wishes, Sara

Deb M

Date: 11/19/2023 2:46:00 PM

Captivating poem sweet Vijay….you never fail to produce pure loveliness!! Debx

Karen Jones

Date: 11/19/2023 2:03:00 PM

Enlightened people find harmony in realms of self-control Overcoming disturbances that in silhouettes of past troll, Vying aspirations of tomorrow, enamored in sanctity of soul, Consciously shedding negativity, passions imprudent extol. Favorite lines. Engaging poem. Good luck in the contest.

Tom Woody

Date: 11/19/2023 12:50:00 PM

Oh good I get first comment. Sigh. Goodwill of speech is hard to come by these days. So much ill will. So much fakery. Let me just say how much we appreciate you being here on PS Veej.