Vijay Pandit Poet Light Verse

Swagger

The man is from Bronx, but plays in Manhattan
Owns an old Chevy, but he drives like a Mercedes
Sleeps in Quality Inn, but dreams in Ritz-Carlton

Watch him flip his hair and float on thin air
Jazz of the night, he's song of the dawn
And in his every bounce blazes fire of romance

He's the joy of summer in cool rain showers
And exuberance of purple hydrangea flowers
That's how he gambles and wins big in poker

When daunting is life's hour, he does not cower
Nothing is something and something is much more
Despair's just a passing breeze, hope is forever

A dreamer, he meets her, falls madly in love
When for his Aston Martin, she bids a Ferrari

Raising stake, all in he goes, vowing: "I love you"
When, "me too" she says for she's a swagger too

August 31, 2019
Swagger poetry contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Valsa George March 17, 2022 at 5:53 AM This has a touch of humor ! So they are a pair made for each other ! Can he forever float in air... I doubt ! Really enjoyed the description of this man with much swagger ....! This differs from your usual writes with a totally challenging theme

Hello There September 18, 2019 at 11:53 PM Loved this, Vijay. Brought a smile as you painted a vivid image of this character with much swagger and gave a small sampling of his life :)

Judy Ball September 15, 2019 at 11:38 AM Excellent Vijay. Really well done. Great balance. Love it. God Bless, JB

Ann Foster September 8, 2019 at 10:05 AM Excellent. Easy to see how its a winner. Ann Vijay Pandit September 10, 2019 at 2:06 PM Thank you Ann.

Alexis Y. September 7, 2019 at 8:03 AM Hi Vijay, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your placement in the contest. Have a great weekend my friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit September 10, 2019 at 2:05 PM Thank you Alexis.

Jeanne Mcgee September 7, 2019 at 7:52 AM I loved how you penned this Vijay. My fav line, which are many "He's the joy of summer in cool rain showers". Congrats on your win. Vijay Pandit September 10, 2019 at 2:05 PM Thank you Jeanne.

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2019 at 5:48 PM this is so delightful. YOu are really nailing it with the challenges, Vijay! Vijay Pandit September 6, 2019 at 8:41 AM Much appreciate Andrea--many thanks.

Nette Onclaud September 4, 2019 at 4:58 AM what an adorable pirouette of words , vijay!.. swing it!...huggs Vijay Pandit September 4, 2019 at 7:23 AM Much appreciate my friend--many thanks, Nette.

Paul Callus September 3, 2019 at 4:13 PM A really good take on this theme, Vijay! Him & Her....an excellent swaggering match...a swagger at first sight:) Regards // paul Vijay Pandit September 4, 2019 at 7:23 AM Thank you Paul--much appreciate.

Janice Canerdy September 3, 2019 at 10:15 AM What a delightful poem, Vijay! You are a master at description. Janice Vijay Pandit September 3, 2019 at 12:54 PM Thanks Janice--much appreciate.

Jennifer Proxenos September 2, 2019 at 9:03 AM You write straight from from your heart always Vijay - guess it was fate for two swaggers to meet up - a very different write, absolutely awesome. Hugs, Jenny. Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:42 PM Yes indeed--they are meant for each other. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Jennifer--many thanks.

CayCay Godwin September 1, 2019 at 3:36 PM The perfect bounce added joy to the good feel in each line and delighted me the whole way through. A good feeling poem that I happily embraced from start to finish. You and your pen are everybody's poetic friend. All the best ... CayCay Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:41 PM Always a delight when you visit CayCay..much appreciate your visit and comments..many thanks.

Sandra Adams September 1, 2019 at 3:18 PM This is an excellent piece you penned, the story comes to life nicely through your words...very creative, full of strong imagery and perfectly worded to pull the reader along...loved this one! Superb poem! :) hugs (soup mail) Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:40 PM I am so happy to read your comments..you are so very kind, Sandy. Much appreciate..many thanks.

Silent One September 1, 2019 at 3:07 PM Loving the swagger... great write for the contest.. Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:39 PM Much appreciate Silent One--many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri September 1, 2019 at 1:23 PM A masterful and lovely rendition! Meticulously wonderful the choice of diction and the description of the dual personality! Certainly a FAV and an outshining win! The best of luck in the contest, dear Vijay.. A great pleasure to read! Deepest regards and blessings. Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:38 PM You are so very kind..and your comments delightful, as ever. Much appreciate Besma..many thanks. A special thank you for your much treasured FAVE.

Arturo Michael September 1, 2019 at 5:57 AM Lucky one...he's got his jackpot love... A happy swaggers delight... Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:37 PM They are meant for each other..many thanks Arturo--much appreciate.

Alexis Y. August 31, 2019 at 7:58 PM Hi Vijay, You penned a good entry for the contest theme. Swagger " recognizes" swagger. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:36 PM Thank you Alexis..much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole August 31, 2019 at 1:44 PM He's one and "she's a swagger too" A Perfect Match it seems. Or, perhaps not. Just depends I guess. Two arrogant individuals together, is a recipe for disaster. Excellent writing Vijay! You can always create the moment, because you are an Artist with your words. ~ Brandy Brandy Nicole September 3, 2019 at 11:35 AM Boasting in a friendly way. Oh my!!! Flirting perhaps.. Vijay Pandit September 2, 2019 at 12:36 PM They are boasting all the time in a friendly way though. Much appreciate your visit and comments, as always, Brandy..many thanks.