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What If There Was No Tomorrow

Meaning of oath no longer has a covenant
Guaranteeing to future commitment of pledge
Rendering futile all promises of yesterdays 
As grief ridden past dominates today's sorrow
For hope's now dead, as there's no tomorrow.

Yet, I reminisce within glory of daybreaks
And opulence of colors in grandeur of sunsets
Spinning on earth's axis as night follows day
Across all continents where vast oceans reign,

And vibrant blue sky makes bold new claims
About perpetual dawns boasting on its domain
Bond of enduring love that never ever ends
Where enchanted dreams ecstatically chase.

Alas, I grasp grudgingly realities I must face--
Eternal that was indelible lasts only till today
And definition of infinity forever has changed--
Precious little time left that was once endless.

So I bid farewell, before world-beloved dissipates,
To memoirs of yore, allures of tomorrow;
Shedding all regrets, purging lovelorn woes,
Cherishing instead most intimate ornate secrets
Arrayed in desires of beautiful flower bouquets
Granting love romantic stage for one final play.

August 21, 2019
Placed 1st: What if there was no tomorrow contest
Sponsor: Silent One

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2019

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Valsa George Date: 5/2/2022 9:53:00 PM The phrase- 'Preparing the stage for one final play' always carries a tinge of melancholy with it. So it should be our best performance . For that we have to cast aside all sorrows of the past and cherish only the sweet ornate memories. Beautiful, Vijay Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/8/2019 11:20:00 AM a wonderful placement for you. Congratulations, Vijay Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 9/14/2019 3:55:00 PM Thank you Andrea.

Charles Messina Date: 9/4/2019 7:51:00 AM I see why this took first Vijay. A brilliant write my friend. Great job...and Congratulations! Charloie Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 9/14/2019 3:54:00 PM Much appreciate Charles--many thanks.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 8/30/2019 3:35:00 PM For hopes now dead ... WOW! Congrats! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 9/14/2019 3:54:00 PM Much appreciate Barbara..many thanks for your visit and comments.

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 8/28/2019 12:29:00 AM A jewel in your poetic crown :) congratulations Vijay :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/29/2019 4:34:00 PM Much appreciate Swetha--many thanks.

M. L. Kiser Date: 8/27/2019 3:32:00 PM Wow, congratulations, you earned it! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/29/2019 4:34:00 PM Much appreciate MLK--many thanks.

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/26/2019 3:52:00 AM sharing 1st with you is an honor, vijay... a round of congrats on your top spot!...huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:49:00 AM And it is mine as well..much appreciate Nette..many thanks.

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/26/2019 1:38:00 AM I'm glad you placed first for each line is beautiful in imagery and loaded with feel, depth and emotion. A Wow poem for sure. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:49:00 AM Thank you CayCay--much appreciate the kind remarks.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/25/2019 2:58:00 AM Back with congrats dear Vijay, a 1st win - such wonderful acknowledgment of your poetic talents and such emotional thoughts of the end of days - kudos my friend, a 1st win so truly deserved. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:48:00 AM Much appreciate the return visit, Jennifer..many thanks.

Eve Roper Date: 8/24/2019 10:34:00 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:47:00 AM Thank you Eve..much appreciate.

Sandra Adams Date: 8/24/2019 7:19:00 PM came back to say congratulations on your top win with this beauty :) hugs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:47:00 AM Thank for the return visit Sandra..much appreciate.

Susan Ashley Date: 8/24/2019 6:40:00 PM The outpouring of beauty and emotions flow gracefully like melted gold through your expressive poetic lines, Vijay. Your last line is stunning for a grand finale. Congratulations on your excellent win in Silent’s contest. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:46:00 AM You are so very kind Susan--much appreciate..many thanks.

Olusegun Arowolo Date: 8/24/2019 4:56:00 PM Nice piece. Congrats on your well deserved win. Kudos to you great poet. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:45:00 AM Much appreciate the visit and comments..many thanks.

Ann Gilmour Date: 8/24/2019 4:35:00 PM I have only just read your incredible words Vijay and they fill me with awe and sadness too. For to think there will be no more tomorrows is such a devastating thought to contemplate. I particularly loved your last stanza in which you are now resigned to the thought, but still some hope runs through your words. Many many congratulations for your first place win Vijay. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:45:00 AM Always such a treasure to read your kindest remarks..much appreciate Ann..many thanks.

John Hamilton Date: 8/24/2019 1:19:00 PM Back with congrats Vijay on your top win! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:44:00 AM Much appreciate John--many thanks.

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/24/2019 11:25:00 AM shedding regrets for sure! great poem dear Vijay congrats :)-luloo Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:43:00 AM So special..thank you for your visit and comments, Lu Loo.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/24/2019 10:27:00 AM Just stopping back with congratulations on your great top win, Vijay! Much deserved... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:42:00 AM Much appreciate Carolyn..many thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/24/2019 8:42:00 AM - A truly amazing poem, Vijay - Humanity's one final play ... - Congratulations on your win, well deserved :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:41:00 AM Many thanks Anne-Lise.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/24/2019 7:51:00 AM Congrats on your top placement with this excellent write. ;0) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/27/2019 7:41:00 AM Much appreciate Richard--many thanks.

Silent One Date: 8/24/2019 3:59:00 AM You are right, oath means nothing to so many... it seems this theme inspired you to express what is in your heart, something that all of us will do one day... Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/24/2019 7:24:00 AM Much appreciate SO--many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 8/23/2019 10:22:00 AM Every major change has its very nature and weight.. "no tomorrow!" Nothing would be the same.. No conception or meaning that would fit what is "futile".. still, the spark of hope, beauty, love and life seizing the day.. the now.. the moment "Granting love romantic stage for one final play".. so unique a rendition of what you feel, think and believe in.. into so fine and exquisite a poetry! You seize the moment, dear Vijay, to fascinate and enlighten your avid reader! A gem of rarity! A FAV! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/24/2019 7:23:00 AM You are so right--nothing would be the same. Always delighted to read your perspective..much appreciate the kind remarks, Besma..many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAVE.

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/23/2019 4:21:00 AM Interesting work you have written. Promise of a place in the winners' circle if time holds on. Thanks for the visit to my page/ Sara Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/23/2019 7:46:00 AM Yes indeed.. if the time hold on. Much appreciate Sara..many thanks.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/22/2019 7:29:00 PM Very creatively written, Vijay. you weave your ideas so poetically, even imagining a no tomorrow!! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/23/2019 7:46:00 AM So kind of Andrea..much appreciate the return visit..many thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/22/2019 5:22:00 PM You have collected all the scenic beauty as precious gems in this wonderful poem of the gratefulness you share of a last day. This is gorgeous Vijay! It is sure to soar towards the top! I live bed it! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/23/2019 7:45:00 AM Always a delight to read your comments, Connie..much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks.

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/22/2019 11:49:00 AM how beautifully intense is this read with a flurry of wonderful artwrords, vijay...could' tomorrow is another day' possible?...i foresee i high win here; mine is dismal, lol.. huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 8/23/2019 7:43:00 AM I read your poem..and it is great..well written as always. Much appreciate Nette..many thanks.

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