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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

Date: 12/24/2021 12:31:00 AM

'Tears of despair feign vacant smiles'..... how sharp and poignant is the feeling conveyed through this single line....! Great Vijay !

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/7/2020 4:21:00 PM

Emotional and heartfelt, Vijay. I enjoyed this! :)

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/2/2020 2:33:00 PM

Awwww, how many of us have carried this moment, a prang enlighted here . . . : (

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/1/2020 10:13:00 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

Date: 7/29/2020 5:20:00 PM

Vijay, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest with this wonderful write _Constance

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/29/2020 1:38:00 PM

congrats on your win with this poignant poetry.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/29/2020 5:30:00 AM

I am so sorry to have missed such a precious four-lane poem. Congratulations dearest, Vijay.

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/28/2020 6:33:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Vijay ~

Paul Callus

Date: 7/28/2020 1:33:00 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

Date: 7/28/2020 1:27:00 PM

This is such a heart wrenching muse of touching emotions Vijay. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win my friend!

V. Deepa

Date: 7/28/2020 10:18:00 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

Date: 7/28/2020 10:00:00 AM

Vijay, a lovely, sad, poetic write. Congrats on your win ~ John

John Hamilton

Date: 7/28/2020 8:37:00 AM

Back with congrats Vijay, I knew it was a winner!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/28/2020 8:36:00 AM

Just stopping back with congratulations, Vijay! I knew this would be on the winners' list. Hugs, Carolyn

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/28/2020 4:40:00 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
Date: 7/28/2020 6:40:00 AM

Thank you Jenna--much appreciate.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/28/2020 2:58:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/28/2020 6:40:00 AM

Much appreciate, Anne-Lise--many thanks.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 7/27/2020 11:09:00 PM

Lovely poetry.. Eloquently expressed the emotions.. Great entry Vijay.. Good luck..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/28/2020 6:39:00 AM

Thank you Jenish--much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/27/2020 6:33:00 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

Date: 7/27/2020 4:37:00 PM

So human and so true. A fine poem indeed. Best wishes for the contest.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/28/2020 6:39:00 AM

Thank you WAC--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/27/2020 2:14:00 PM

The garb of despair, so eloquently penned, very moving-

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/27/2020 3:32:00 PM

Much appreciate, Michelle--many thanks.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/27/2020 1:49:00 PM

Certainly moments of sadness blows in the air...Well expressed here

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/27/2020 3:32:00 PM

Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/27/2020 12:27:00 PM

The pathos of a pensive heart...so so sad, and so well expressed in your lines, Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/27/2020 3:32:00 PM

Much appreciate Jenna--many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/27/2020 11:04:00 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
Date: 7/27/2020 11:55:00 AM

Yes indeed--you are right my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments--many thanks, Carolyn.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/27/2020 10:07:00 AM

Your four lines spoke volumes Vijay, well composed. Good luck in the contest Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/27/2020 11:54:00 AM

Much appreciate, Tom, as always--many thanks for the kind remarks.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/27/2020 9:23:00 AM

Well said Vijay, sadness expressed in it's fullness in four short lines, a marvel of a write.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/27/2020 11:54:00 AM

Honored by your visit and kind remarks, John--so special, coming from you--much appreciate--many thanks.