Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

The Last Token

Be the halo of moon in a starless sky
Be the angel of smiles for tearful eyes
A beacon of hope in despair of grief 
A lighthouse for the souls lost at sea
A gift of rose to lovelorn heartbeats

Be a rainbow that gleams opaque arc
An echo of peace from the hills of war
A blush of new dawn on a foggy morn
Be a birdsong, on a night gone wrong 

Be all you can be, every day and night
Be the aura of light for every sight
Take your evermore to clasp eternity
Be uncountable, endless, like infinity

But when your ship is about to sail
Catch the last tender, don’t hesitate
For, those you let board ahead of you
Have uncanny inclination to forget--
It was their trespass into your heart
That pilfered till there is nothing left

A taunting laugh of your own silence
Is the only sound you will hear then
Naming you the impeccant, foolish soul
Trapped and desolate, gripping isolation
Having surrendered your last token

April 3, 2021
Placed 4th: The last token premium contest
Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose

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Valsa George November 24, 2021 at 5:46 AM I cannot say which line has attracted me more! It is a melody of pure bliss.... I particularly love the lines: A blush of new dawn on a foggy morn/ Be a birdsong, on a night gone wrong . Beautiful thoughts Vijay !

Robertina B. April 27, 2021 at 6:13 PM Really enjoyed your verse, Vijay.. Imagery is excellent! An exquisite write, my friend.. A belated Congratulations! Your talent shines Many Blessings to you.. Vijay Pandit April 28, 2021 at 5:20 AM Thank you my friend--much appreciate.

Sa Wal April 20, 2021 at 1:41 AM Beautiful. Describes appropriately the present pandemic and what hope and strength means amidst it. Vijay Pandit April 20, 2021 at 5:40 AM Thank you--much appreciate your visit and comments.

Smita Kulkarni April 15, 2021 at 11:31 AM Wow!! What an eloquent poetry you have offered us all!! It’s influential!! I read it many times to understand each message that each line gives. Thank you Vijay!! Vijay Pandit April 20, 2021 at 5:40 AM Thank you for stopping by Smita. Much appreciate your kind feedback. Many thanks.

John Hamilton April 14, 2021 at 2:07 PM Another remarkable write Vijay, stunning imagery as per usual with you, one of the best and a winner I see so double congrats to you! Vijay Pandit April 20, 2021 at 5:39 AM So very kind of you John. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Sam Kauffman April 9, 2021 at 11:17 AM "Take your evermore to clasp eternity." Just one of many superb lines in this deeply penetrating poem, Vijay. Have read it several times. It is truly like an onion with layers of depth to be discovered with each read. Congratulations on your win. Vijay Pandit April 11, 2021 at 6:28 AM So nice to hear--especially from you, Sam. Much appreciate--Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Paula Goldsmith April 9, 2021 at 7:47 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Have a blessed day writing away............ Vijay Pandit April 11, 2021 at 6:27 AM Much appreciate, Paula--many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose April 8, 2021 at 7:06 PM Your poem took me away to the gloaming, in an endless see of imagined beauty. Loved it. Congrats on your win Vijay, and thanks for joining. Vijay Pandit April 11, 2021 at 6:27 AM Much appreciate, Vienna. Many thanks my friend.

Heidi Sands April 6, 2021 at 6:27 AM This is very inspiring and wise advice from a caring heart. A fav worth returning to read. Well done Vijay :) Vijay Pandit April 6, 2021 at 7:40 AM Thank you Heidi. Much appreciate your kind remarks. So special to receive a FAVE from you. Thanks again for your support.

Paul Callus April 5, 2021 at 6:52 AM What an excellent take on this contest prompt, Vijay! It is unfortunate that many are always ready to abuse of people's kindness! ~ Regards // paul Vijay Pandit April 5, 2021 at 5:02 PM So true, Paul. Much appreciate. Many thanks for your visit and comments. Regards.

Joanna Daniel April 4, 2021 at 11:47 PM Oh wow! Beautiful writing and strong advice, Vijay:) Vijay Pandit April 5, 2021 at 4:46 AM Thank you, Jo. Much appreciate.

Janice Canerdy April 4, 2021 at 10:45 AM SUPERB, vivid description of the woe that follows the forfeiting of that last token, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit April 5, 2021 at 4:46 AM Much appreciate your kind remarks, Janice. Many thanks for your visit and comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 4, 2021 at 12:37 AM A poetic rainbow that decorates poetry's sky, my dearest friend, Vijay! Good luck! A fave Vijay Pandit April 4, 2021 at 5:05 AM So very kind of you my friend. Thank you for your visit and comments. Much appreciate. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Brandy Nicole April 3, 2021 at 8:04 PM "Be the halo of moon in a starless sky" This thought sets the mood for the entire poem. Many will take advantage of your heart, but always be true to who you are. "Be the aura of light" This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit April 4, 2021 at 5:02 AM Thank you my friend for your lovely comments. Much appreciate, as always, Brandy. Many thanks.

Harry Horsman April 3, 2021 at 7:41 PM You are a remarkable poet, Vijay, this is stunning. good luck in contest. Vijay Pandit April 4, 2021 at 5:01 AM Thank you Harry--much appreciate.

Victor Buhagiar April 3, 2021 at 12:44 PM What a contrast between the two parts of the poem. Benevolent and compassionate imagery fight it out with egoistic beings. Yet your stance will eventually win. Great poetry a usual. Vijay Pandit April 3, 2021 at 3:02 PM Thank you Victor for your support. Much appreciate your kind remarks. Many thanks.

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 3, 2021 at 8:35 AM Wow! another amazing write! Every line, every imagery is stunning! BW ~ Mala Vijay Pandit April 3, 2021 at 3:02 PM Glad you could visit with your wonderful comments, Mala. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

Alexis Y. April 3, 2021 at 8:22 AM WoW! Vijay, You are always so well written and filled with exceptional content and imagery. I tried to pick one or stanza that stood out, but I couldn't. Each line was amazing and poetic. I'm often in awe of your gift. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day my, friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit April 3, 2021 at 3:01 PM Thank you my friend for your delightful feedback. Much appreciate, Alexis. Many thanks.

Judy Ball April 3, 2021 at 6:38 AM This is wonderful Vijay as always. So uplifting and encouraging. And you remind that those who have used and abused your goodness are but trespassers in your life and you have lost nothing in them as long as you remain pure and unblemished by not becoming like them. Great write. A winner for sure. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. Praise God! He Is Alive! JB Vijay Pandit April 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM Happy to read your kind remarks, Judy. Much appreciate. Many thanks. Happy Easter!

Tom Cunningham April 3, 2021 at 6:29 AM Brilliantly composed Vijay, there are many in life who are takers forgetting the good others do for them often taking advantage. Hope you and your family have a lovely Easter weekend. Tom Vijay Pandit April 3, 2021 at 2:59 PM So nice of you to say so, Tom. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks. Happy Easter!

Edward Ibeh April 3, 2021 at 6:17 AM Phenomenal write as always, Vijay:-) It looks like a top winner to me. Happy Easter, my friend! Vijay Pandit April 3, 2021 at 2:58 PM Glad you visited with your wonderful comments, my friend. Many thanks, Edward. Much appreciate. Happy Easter!