Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

Story of My Life

Shattered and battered by the inequities of life
Dark nights hindered shrouding luminous skies
In a childhood that missed the thrill of playgrounds
And adulthood that ran a solo sprinter’s marathon,

Crossing continents on pedagogic visions of joy
When testimonials of knowledge bestowed wings to fly;

And there I landed far from where nothing was
And molded its shape into works of arts and crafts
From humble sketches outlined in the grains of sand—

In prairies of essence now a happy abode stands.

September 29, 2019
Placed 1st: Story of my life in ten lines poetry contest
Sponsor: Silent One

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Valsa George March 12, 2022 at 8:22 AM Your journey from humble beginnings to the ownership of a happy abode is so inspiring.... and how deftly you have summarized your whole life in just ten lines! Indeed so beautiful, dear friend....

Angela Crabtree November 20, 2020 at 7:51 PM A magnificent story, Vijay. I enjoyed reading about the things you did. Have a great weekend :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 29, 2019 at 5:38 PM A wonderful poem, and very deserving of your win, Vijay. Congratulations! :)

M. L. Kiser October 17, 2019 at 6:37 AM This is the serenity we should seek; our own inner selves and it's expression. Beautiful write, beautiful pain.

Funom Makama October 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM I could relate.. So relate to this masterpiece.. A big big congratulations my wonderful friend.

Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2019 at 8:24 PM this is well deserving of a win, vijay .Congrtas to you. Vijay Pandit October 9, 2019 at 6:06 AM Thank you Andrea.

Harry Horsman October 5, 2019 at 1:25 AM Ten lines and you say so much, amazing elegance in your poem, Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:34 PM So kind of you--much appreciate, Harry--many thanks.

Regina Mcintosh October 4, 2019 at 11:47 PM Congratulations on a wonderful poem. God bless you always, Gina Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:34 PM Thank you Regina--much appreciate.

Sandra Adams October 4, 2019 at 11:12 PM I knew this would be up top. Congratulations my friend :) hugs Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:33 PM Thank you my friend..appreciate, as always.

Hello There October 4, 2019 at 10:01 PM Congratulations on this beautifully written story ~ Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:33 PM Much appreciate, HT--many thanks.

Alexis Y. October 4, 2019 at 4:47 PM Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:33 PM Many thanks for the return visit and kind remarks Alexis--much appreciate.

Jeanne Mcgee October 4, 2019 at 4:47 PM Love the flow Vijay...and now a happy abode stands. Congrats on a fine win. Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thank you Jeanne..much appreciate.

Heidi Sands October 4, 2019 at 3:54 PM Congratulations for your great win Vijay! :) Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:31 PM Thank you Heidi..much appreciate, as always.

Ann Gilmour October 4, 2019 at 3:51 PM Many congratulations Vijay on your first place win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:31 PM Much appreciate Ann--many thanks for the kind remarks.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 4, 2019 at 3:18 PM - Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM Many thanks, Anne-Lise..appreciate, as always.

Silent One October 4, 2019 at 2:46 PM sometimes we have to move for our life to get better and i am happy you found your home.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Vijay Pandit October 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM So true..much appreciate, SO..many thanks.

Eve Roper October 3, 2019 at 5:56 PM Life changes some for the best and some not.. I am fortunate they're still good.. great for a win Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:11 AM So true, Eve--much appreciate..many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos October 3, 2019 at 3:50 PM What a majestic poem and all in 10 lines, telling us the readers, of your whole life - from inequities of life to works of arts and crafts - I applaud your talented arts and crafts my friend and true poet. Best of luck in the contest Vijay. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer. Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:12 AM Many thanks for the kind sentiments you expressed, Jennifer..appreciate your visit and comments, as always.

Paul Callus October 3, 2019 at 3:13 PM The summery of your life is absolutely beautiful and poetic, Vijay. This merits a high placement in the contest. Regards // paul Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:09 AM Much appreciate the kind remarks, Paul--many thanks. Regards.

CayCay Godwin October 3, 2019 at 2:39 PM This raw reveal pressed my empathy buttons as well as some buttons I have that 'twin' parts of your life's story. What I'm saying is that if you desired we could sit and delve into such a history for hours realizing and sharing our like colors that knew the heat of a kiln before becoming a confident and beautiful creation. Your imagery and wording are exquisite emotional spills. I leave here feeling you and the pain that led to the joy of you. Blessings ... CayCay Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:08 AM Amazing how life has a way of balancing out over time--I truly feel for your story my friend..much appreciate the kind sentiments..many thanks, CayCay.

Judy Ball October 2, 2019 at 9:59 AM Our life is God's gift to us, What we do with that life is our gift back to Him. Well done Vijay. A song of victory. God Bless, JB Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:05 AM Thank you for the wonderful sentiments, Judy--much appreciate.

Caren Krutsinger October 2, 2019 at 8:27 AM Well written and thoughtfully figured out ahead of time. You have a poem which speaks to others' souls, Vijay. Well done! Bravo! Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:05 AM Much appreciate Caren--many thanks for the visit and kind remarks.

Janice Canerdy October 2, 2019 at 7:56 AM Very moving piece about hard times and personal growth, Vijay. Janice Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:04 AM Much appreciate the kind remarks, Janice--many thanks.

Alexis Y. October 2, 2019 at 7:26 AM WoW! Vijay, Hardships in life often mold our character. It's good to see that things got better for you. I best of luck in the contest. Have a great day my friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:04 AM Thank you for the great sentiments..much appreciate Alexis.

Winged Warrior October 2, 2019 at 7:11 AM You have gone through many tribulations, my friend... which has brought you to us...we are thankful for presence, Vijay...carry on soldier...^WW^ :o) Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 7:03 AM Thank you WW--much appreciate the kind remarks, my friend.

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