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The Only Dignity He Ponders

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Imprisoned by shackles of being born in a lower caste, his roads are blocked. Rejected by society, he's sidelined to garbage ridden streets, where he sleeps. Providence left him abandoned as destiny became the harbinger of mortality Ravaging his saddened life in grief as if his existence is damned in punishment. His hardened mind hosts no feelings, having lost all hope, dredging in survival Saluting any glimpse of generosity with humility--the only expression he knows. As misery and suffering take turns to torment him with pain he can't endure, The only dignity he ponders : will his newborn manage to escape the same fate. June 27, 2018 Placed 3rd:Eight lines of fate, when you wonder if it is too late contest by Silent One End of June 2018 standard contest by Brian Strand

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Valsa George

Date: 5/12/2022 7:01:00 AM

So sad.... ! How poignantly you have delineated his fate....! The poor man's life tugs at my heartstrings ! His fear about his offspring's fate is so natural ! The man somehow can endure, but when he doubts if the same fate will fall upon his son, the pain becomes unbearable.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/28/2018 11:42:00 AM

Hi Vijay, much belated congratulations on your win with this sad yet excellent piece of poetry. Your words did pull at my heartstrings. Your words painted a heartbreaking picture with such skill. How sad that things are this way. There should be no yhem and us, we should all be we. I loved the content, touched my heart. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/17/2018 6:45:00 PM

I came back to this one and saw it became a winner. BIG congrats (belatedly)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/21/2018 11:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your words convey such a deep pain and hopelessness that is gripping. Well done! Hugs Eve

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/21/2018 11:01:00 PM

A poignant write, Vijay. Well done. Congrats on your podium finish.

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/21/2018 4:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A profound poem on fate. Sad too. Well done.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/20/2018 8:20:00 AM

Swinging back to congratulate you on your win! Well done, my friend! Have a beautiful weekend! Hugs and best regards. Pandita

Silent One

Date: 7/19/2018 7:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/19/2018 7:37:00 AM

- Many of the poems are so beautiful that they hit me in the heart ... I'm so glad I'm not going to judge ... I'm just gonna congratulate you on your beautiful win, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/10/2018 7:45:00 PM

I like this...A mystery why this caste system has prevailed...I wonder...All the best Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/13/2018 3:47:00 PM

Thank you Arturo.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/4/2018 8:11:00 AM

- This is what we call the back of the medal ... a powerful theme that we all have seen with our own eyes - Best wishes in the contest, Vijay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/5/2018 9:51:00 AM

So true..we have seen it..many thanks Anne-Lise.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/3/2018 3:19:00 PM

I saw some like this as beggars on the streets when I visited briefly Morocco and Israel. Yes, so sad but true.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/5/2018 9:50:00 AM

Yes--you are right..thank you Andrea.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/2/2018 2:42:00 PM

This is indeed a sad way to live when you are an "untouchable" and must accept your fate that you are trapped in this deplorable station of life and there is no escape from this vicious cycle. This is indeed a winner in my books and I am looking forward to seeing it on the winners list! Hugs and best regards. Pandita

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/2/2018 6:32:00 PM

You are right Pandita..a sad life for some..many thanks for the visit and your feedback.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/1/2018 2:10:00 PM

Oh my, this is so tragic to have to have this kind of life. To think it is a life of many in this world. I can't even imagine it. You really helped us to feel it, Vijay. One of the best entries in the contest I think.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/2/2018 6:30:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Yes--people do live like this...sad, but true.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/29/2018 11:33:00 AM

You have weaved in a masterful way a profound prose that pierces the heart! A genuine story one can identify with! A story of a deploring fate wrapped up into well chosen wording and unique imagery. I tremendously enjoyed reading your beauty Vijay! A FAV and a win for me. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and blessed.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/30/2018 3:41:00 PM

Thank you Besma--truly appreciate your kind feedback....always a pleasure to read your comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/28/2018 8:33:00 AM

A burning social issue that is intensified with the passing of time dearest friend, Vijay! Excellently done!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/28/2018 9:58:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios..delighted by your visit and comments.

Yazmin Malik

Date: 6/28/2018 5:58:00 AM

Reminds me about the poor Dalits in India, powerful 8 lines.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/28/2018 7:22:00 AM

I agree..hope others can relate to it in some way as well..many thanks Yazmin.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/28/2018 2:44:00 AM

A winner for me, Vijay, love the message implanted in this wondrous poem..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/28/2018 7:20:00 AM

Glad you loved the message Harry..thank you for your kind feedback.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/27/2018 8:21:00 PM

So well written Vijay how sad it is when we birth children and fear the same outcome of poverty in their life. When we love we always want better for our children. Sad plight indeed. Gl .

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/28/2018 7:19:00 AM

Thank you Pixie--always happy to read your feedback.

Lyric Man

Date: 6/27/2018 2:44:00 PM

Powerful, painful hardness. The sadness and sorrow that it could all be repeated again in a loved one. Vijay, this is incredible, interesting, and one of your best!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/27/2018 5:01:00 PM

Always delighted by your glowing feedback..you are so kind Lyric Man..many thanks.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/27/2018 1:42:00 PM

ohh, very timely and distinct work, vijay... i believe heaven will see these people through... huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/27/2018 5:00:00 PM

Thank you nette..appreciate the kind words.

Judith S

Date: 6/27/2018 9:11:00 AM

Vijay, very moving poem! I must say this is exceptional!! "Misery and suffering take turns to torment him with pain.." WOW! I feel the intensity of this mans poor lot in life. Best of luck in the contest!!! ~Judy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/27/2018 5:00:00 PM

So kind of you Judy..I really appreciate your glowing feedback..many thanks for the visit.