Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

Time a Beauteous Spring

“Of time you would make a stream upon whose
bank you would sit and watch its flowing…”
From On Time, by Kahlil Gibran


If you could imagine time as a beauteous spring
Blossoming your life, charming euphoric dreams
I am sure you will regret not having enough of it

Reveling fondly, vibrantly, on prairies, tributaries
Bouncing blue-tides gaily, buoying cerulean seas 
Traversing through seasons without ever ceasing

Yet, it lengthens or shortens much to our chagrin
Depending on whether in happiness, or in grief,
Reminiscing in love, or despising pensive memories

Days of yesteryears, though long gone and spent 
Seeds that were sown then, now produce harvests
Either wailing in laments, or lauding of goodness

Time yet to come may find~ a tomorrow elusive
So invest it on today, elevating it to exhilarating
When your song is playing, opt to waltz and sing

Paint time immortal on portrait of angelic deeds
Hang on the walls of future your timeless legacy
Be the finite world priceless, that ticks to infinity

Let your time accumulate to meaningful centuries,
Don’t watch it pass you by, decaying in unworthy,
Offer time an inspiration to build your own destiny 

November 7, 2021
Placed 1st: “T” Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Theme: Time

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Connie Marcum Wong February 23, 2022 at 5:33 PM Was this magnificent beauty not on the winner’s list Vijay? I can relate so well to your words. “ Yet, it lengthens or shortens much to our chagrin Depending on whether in happiness, or in grief, Reminiscing in love, or despising pensive memories”. Thank you for this wonderful poem my friend. Blessings xxoo

Bill Baker December 6, 2021 at 1:30 PM Very heartfelt poem Vijay. Congrats on the contest win! I love the way you wove dualities in and use comparisons. Loaded with varying feeling and emotion. Beautifully written. Enjoy the experience! Bill

John Hamilton November 30, 2021 at 8:01 AM A wonderful write Vijay about time full of interesting insights and analogies, congrats on a winning write!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2021 at 7:12 AM - A meaningful and beautiful poem, Vijay - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit November 18, 2021 at 7:22 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. Much appreciate. Glad to see you again.

Sotto Poet November 14, 2021 at 7:57 PM Vijay, the older I get, the further I know how precious time is. It goes rapidly or slowly in our thoughts, dependent on how we interpret. Huge congrats on getting the highest placement. Regards, Vijay Pandit November 18, 2021 at 7:21 AM Thank you Lasaad. Much appreciate.

Paul Callus November 13, 2021 at 1:16 PM The older I get, the more I realize how precious time is, Vijay. In our mind it goes fast or slow according to how we feel. Congratulations on your top placement. Regards // paul Vijay Pandit November 13, 2021 at 1:29 PM Thank you Paul. Regards.

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2021 at 9:58 AM Very nice, Vijay and Congrats on a top placement. Vijay Pandit November 13, 2021 at 1:28 PM Thank you Andrea.

Paulette Calasibetta November 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM Dear Vijay, Congratulations on your well deserved 1st place win! You bring out a truth as mortals we sometimes forget, that the Time is Now! Blessings, Paulette Vijay Pandit November 13, 2021 at 1:28 PM Thank you Paulette.

Constance La France November 11, 2021 at 9:49 AM Vijay, meaningful and wonderfully penned and congratulations on your First Place win in my "T" Contest, I love your quote too ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Vijay Pandit November 11, 2021 at 2:24 PM Thank you Constance. Much appreciate your kind feedback. Enjoyed writing for your wonderful contest themes.

Mike Bayles November 10, 2021 at 10:12 PM Such an optimistic view of time. I hope that we all can find this kind of excitement when he find changes in our lives. Vijay Pandit November 11, 2021 at 8:53 AM Thank you Mike--much appreciate.

Mike Gentile November 10, 2021 at 7:29 AM Vijay, what a great analogy for the passing of time! With a beautiful message as well, it is lovely to read and I really enjoyed it! Happy Wednesday !! Vijay Pandit November 11, 2021 at 8:53 AM Thank you Mike. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks.

Christuraj Alex November 10, 2021 at 6:35 AM Great work as usual. Cngratulations! Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 7:06 AM Thank you Christuraj. Glad you stopped by.

Anitha Jayasankar November 9, 2021 at 11:07 PM Aw what an amazing write Vijayji ...so many beautiful lines..."paint time immortal on portrait of angelic deeds"...loved this line...Adding it to my faves...God bless...~ Ani Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 7:05 AM Your visit is always a source of joy. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Ani. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Joanna Daniel November 9, 2021 at 9:38 PM A lovely poem on time, Vijay, congratulations on your win:) Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 7:04 AM Thank you Jo--much appreciate.

Quoth Theraven November 9, 2021 at 7:59 PM Vijay, 'Let your time accumulate to meaningful centuries, ~~ Don’t watch it pass you by, decaying in unworthy,' It's a tall order living up to the promise of a new spring. -Richard Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 7:03 AM Glad you stopped by Richard. Always a pleasure to read your comments. Many thanks.

Beryl Edmonds November 9, 2021 at 7:42 PM Beautiful poetry Vijay, congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest. I do imagine time as a beauteous spring and regret not having enough of it… Belle Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 7:02 AM Yes--when it is beauteous, we never have enough. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Belle. Many thanks.

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 9, 2021 at 6:35 PM Congratulations on your top win, Vijay. Profound thoughts on time which is precious, and "Don’t watch it pass you by, decaying in unworthy".. Best wishes ~ Mala Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 7:01 AM Glad you stopped by Mala, with your kind remarks. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2021 at 4:02 PM Great take on the theme of TIME. I think it's one of the most often written about themes by poets! Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 6:59 AM Thank you Andrea--much appreciate.

Jennifer Proxenos November 9, 2021 at 10:51 AM Your imagery is profound, your talent unchallenged, our destiny is in our hands, I absolutely agree with you Vijay. 'Don't let it pass you by, decaying in unworthy' - your poem will become timeless as of now, and in centuries to come. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Vijay Pandit November 9, 2021 at 1:17 PM That is so very kind of you, Jennifer. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks for stopping by.

Gordon Mcconnell November 9, 2021 at 10:16 AM Lovely piece full of great imagery Vijay, so very well penned indeed. Take care, Gordon Vijay Pandit November 9, 2021 at 1:15 PM Thank Gordon. Much appreciate you visit and comments.

Brandy Nicole November 8, 2021 at 9:07 PM "Hang on the walls of future your timeless legacy" Yes, I completely agree. Each moment I am holding so close and I am counting all the blessings around me. *Time* is unfolding right before our eyes and moments certainly bloom. This is beautiful in every way. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit November 9, 2021 at 5:37 AM Your thoughts resonate in much appreciated kindness, as always, my friend. Always a joy to read you detailed feedback. Many thanks Brandy.

Valsa George November 8, 2021 at 6:19 PM What a lovely poem on the need to use our time meaningfully and costructively! "Let your time accumulate to meaningful centuries, Don’t watch it pass you by'...... I particularly enjoyed your closing lines. Vijay Pandit November 9, 2021 at 5:34 AM Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Valsa. Glad to read your thoughtful comments. Many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose November 8, 2021 at 3:11 PM You are using your time very well by writing poetry and enriching our hearts, nicely penned Vijay . As we grow older we realize how precious time truly is and how we must not waste it, :) Vijay Pandit November 8, 2021 at 3:21 PM Glad you stopped by Vienna with your kind thoughts. Value you feedback, as always. Many thanks.

Heidi Sands November 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM Wow Vijay! This is one of your best. A FAVE for me! So positive, inspiring and true. Beautifully written :) Vijay Pandit November 8, 2021 at 3:20 PM Much appreciate your complimentary remarks, Heidi. Always a joy when you visit. Many thanks. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.

Judy Ball November 8, 2021 at 9:58 AM Time - A wonderful gift from God to use as we will. Gives meaning to the words "Treat each day as though it were your last because it just might be." We can't afford to waste a single moment. Super write Vijay. God Bless, JB Vijay Pandit November 8, 2021 at 12:43 PM You are so right, Judy. Much appreciate your thoughts, as always. Many thanks for your kind remarks.

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