Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

Tears of Despair

Hushed night arrives in forlorn garb
Embracing pathos of pensive heart,
As elusive hope flickers in sullen eyes
Tears of despair feign vacant smiles.

July 27, 2020
Placed 2nd: Four Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Valsa George December 24, 2021 at 12:31 AM 'Tears of despair feign vacant smiles'..... how sharp and poignant is the feeling conveyed through this single line....! Great Vijay !

Angela Crabtree October 7, 2020 at 4:21 PM Emotional and heartfelt, Vijay. I enjoyed this! :)

Indiana Shaw August 2, 2020 at 2:33 PM Awwww, how many of us have carried this moment, a prang enlighted here . . . : (

Jennifer Proxenos August 1, 2020 at 10:13 AM Hi Vijay, we sometimes do try to hide how we really feel - your family and close friends however, will be able to distinguish this smile from your happy sm iles! Congratulations on a wonderful win my friend. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Constance La France July 29, 2020 at 5:20 PM Vijay, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest with this wonderful write _Constance

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2020 at 1:38 PM congrats on your win with this poignant poetry.

Demetrios Trifiatis July 29, 2020 at 5:30 AM I am so sorry to have missed such a precious four-lane poem. Congratulations dearest, Vijay.

Line Gauthier July 28, 2020 at 6:33 PM Congrats on your win, Vijay ~

Paul Callus July 28, 2020 at 1:33 PM Your emotions come across very clearly, Vijay...you wear your "sad garb" well, even if a fake smile is used as disguise. Congrats on your fine win! Regards // paul

Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 1:27 PM This is such a heart wrenching muse of touching emotions Vijay. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win my friend!

V. Deepa July 28, 2020 at 10:18 AM Sad emotions.Well delivered poem in just 4 lines.Your Muse is always outstanding Vijay sir:-) Congratulations on your lovely win:-) Keep inspiring.Take care.:-)

John Watt July 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM Vijay, a lovely, sad, poetic write. Congrats on your win ~ John

John Hamilton July 28, 2020 at 8:37 AM Back with congrats Vijay, I knew it was a winner!

Carolyn Devonshire July 28, 2020 at 8:36 AM Just stopping back with congratulations, Vijay! I knew this would be on the winners' list. Hugs, Carolyn

Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:40 AM Heart rending lines, Vijay. Congratulations on them being honored. I'm glad you're on the winning list. I knew you would be there. Vijay Pandit July 28, 2020 at 6:40 AM Thank you Jenna--much appreciate.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 28, 2020 at 2:58 AM - Congratulations on your win, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit July 28, 2020 at 6:40 AM Much appreciate, Anne-Lise--many thanks.

Jenish Somadas July 27, 2020 at 11:09 PM Lovely poetry.. Eloquently expressed the emotions.. Great entry Vijay.. Good luck.. Vijay Pandit July 28, 2020 at 6:39 AM Thank you Jenish--much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole July 27, 2020 at 6:33 PM "feign vacant smiles" Like happiness painted on. It's not real. This holds so many emotions. You have touched my heart with your words, but then again- your thoughts always wrap around me. ~ Brandy

W.A. Cholt July 27, 2020 at 4:37 PM So human and so true. A fine poem indeed. Best wishes for the contest. Vijay Pandit July 28, 2020 at 6:39 AM Thank you WAC--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Michelle Faulkner July 27, 2020 at 2:14 PM The garb of despair, so eloquently penned, very moving- Vijay Pandit July 27, 2020 at 3:32 PM Much appreciate, Michelle--many thanks.

Arturo Michael July 27, 2020 at 1:49 PM Certainly moments of sadness blows in the air...Well expressed here Vijay Pandit July 27, 2020 at 3:32 PM Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.

Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 12:27 PM The pathos of a pensive heart...so so sad, and so well expressed in your lines, Vijay. Vijay Pandit July 27, 2020 at 3:32 PM Much appreciate Jenna--many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire July 27, 2020 at 11:04 AM The emotion in this "pensive heart" is described so well, Vijay! I think we've all had the vacant smiles that hide our true feelings. Excellent writing, my friend. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn Vijay Pandit July 27, 2020 at 11:55 AM Yes indeed--you are right my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks, Carolyn.

Tom Cunningham July 27, 2020 at 10:07 AM Your four lines spoke volumes Vijay, well composed. Good luck in the contest Tom Vijay Pandit July 27, 2020 at 11:54 AM Much appreciate, Tom, as always--many thanks for the kind remarks.

John Hamilton July 27, 2020 at 9:23 AM Well said Vijay, sadness expressed in it's fullness in four short lines, a marvel of a write. Vijay Pandit July 27, 2020 at 11:54 AM Honored by your visit and kind remarks, John--so special, coming from you--much appreciate--many thanks.

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