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Written: January 6, 2019

When I Hold Your Hand

When I hold your hand, happily you trek along 
Because you trust me to know where I'm going.
Listening to my stories, you hold my sight intently
Being proud of me, you consider me all-knowing.

Whether I teach or not, you always learn from me
For innocently you believe, I know when I speak 
Yet, I am just a trainee learning on the job
Crossing milestones with immeasurable doubt.

Trying to live life, you may emulate and idolize
Hoping you never find out, how unsure I was.
I stand out in a crowd as someone you rely on
For I've been there since the day you were born.

Molding your talents you grew into who you are
Illuminating my planetary life like a shining star. 
For you my child, my flame blazes unperturbed
When I hold your hand, you revive my aging soul.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/13/2023 6:02:00 PM

Dear Vijay, I am delighted to re-read your touching poem once again and to offer you my heartiest congratulations for your excellent win in Ink Empress's contest. This rich expressive piece is so very soulful and beautiful. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Ink Empress

Date: 12/13/2023 8:23:00 AM

Dear Vijay, this poem really touched my heart and is so moving and soulful. I really love the way you’ve expressed here. It is so touching and so poetic how you’ve made this flow with such warmth and love. I can resonate with this so truly. I didnt even guess this was written by you. But it is very sweet. Love of a parent so eloquently depicted. Thank you for supporting my contest. Congratulations on your well deserves win

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2022 12:35:00 PM

Congrats for your win here with this precious poem of yours, Vijay

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/8/2022 11:28:00 AM

Vijay, congratulations on your win spoken from the depth's of a father's heart! I hope this will be a treasure for your child - a legacy of your love for your child. Truly, as parents, we are just making it up as we go and fortunately our children are forgiving and resilient! Blessings of joy to you and your family!

Lin Lane

Date: 12/8/2022 11:28:00 AM

Vijay, as you molded the talents of your children, your talents are on display in writing poetry. Congratulations for placing in Mile 21.

Valsa George

Date: 12/7/2022 7:40:00 PM

I hear a loving father's heart throbbing in your poem. Despite your anxieties and wavering, I am sure you make a great Dad to your child . Definitely your son will grow into a beacon of light and a source of pride for you. Congratulations on your win.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/7/2022 6:04:00 PM

Dear Vijay your poem is tenderly expressed and deeply touching. Your affectionate fatherly heart shines in this beautiful piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mark Toney

Date: 12/7/2022 11:44:00 AM

Vijay, as the father of two sons, your words deeply resonate with me. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 21 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 22 has already started.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/7/2022 2:09:00 PM

Glad the poem touched you in some way-- as it touched me when I wrote it. Much appreciate your FAVE and kind remarks Mark. Many thanks for sponsoring contests.

L. J. Carber

Date: 2/5/2019 9:31:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Vijay-- the poem itself shows you are a good parent.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/7/2022 2:07:00 PM

Much appreciate LJ--many thanks.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/2/2019 7:56:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem a bond between parent and child. Vijay, I enjoyed reading :) . Congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`*

Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/7/2022 2:07:00 PM

Thank you Eve. Much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/2/2019 2:31:00 PM

These words truly wrap around me, and my heart. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/2/2019 4:55:00 PM

Always a pleasure to read your feedback..thank you Brandy.

Robertina B.

Date: 1/28/2019 11:27:00 PM

An absolute wonderful verse, Vijay.. The uncondional love a father has for his child.. Your last stanza was amazing!! Really enjoyed.. Many blessings, my friend..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/2/2019 4:54:00 PM

Thank you Robertina--appreciate your visit and kind remarks.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/27/2019 2:01:00 PM

A father's love; heartfelt words which capture the reader's attention as he somehow makes them his own! I love especially the end line...it resonates with me. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2019 8:11:00 AM

Many thanks Paul. Appreciate your visit and comments. Regards.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/26/2019 1:04:00 PM

Such a loving, beautiful gift to give your child. Your love certainly shines like that star within your words.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2019 8:11:00 AM

Thank you Sandra.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/13/2019 2:36:00 PM

Hi Vijay, What a beautiful and heartfelt write to your child. I felt the love within this piece. You expressed the love a parent has for their child very well. Speaking to one parent to another, there's nothing quite like the love a parent has for their child. Becoming a mother changed my life. Excellent job and straight into my favs:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2019 8:09:00 AM

Much enjoyed your kind feedback, Alexis.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/12/2019 9:32:00 AM

The love you have for your child fills my heart with joy, Vijay. Children do seem to consider their parents authorities on everything. I'm sure you set a worthy example as a father who realizes how blessed he is to have a doting child. What a remarkable poem, my friend! A fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/28/2019 8:10:00 AM

Appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks Carolyn.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/9/2019 3:32:00 PM

this is really sweet, vijay. What a tender poem!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/12/2019 7:54:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/7/2019 9:55:00 PM

This is beautiful in every way. The amazing grace of Unconditional Love! Yes, molding us into who we will become. Guidance has been given, and it will always be within. Your thoughts hold me so close. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/12/2019 7:54:00 AM

Thank you Brandy..appreciate the kind remarks.

Joseph May

Date: 1/7/2019 6:43:00 PM

A heartwarming write on fatherly love Vijay... A great last line..

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/12/2019 7:53:00 AM

Thank you Joseph.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/7/2019 12:25:00 PM

Hi Vijay, another wonderful write from your pen. Such beautiful lines painting a loving canvas. Such a beautiful bond between parent and child. I felt such joy in reading this piece. I will never be a father but I can always find such joy in reading such poems as this my friend. A fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/7/2019 1:54:00 PM

Appreciate the FAVE my friend. Always a pleasure to read your comments. Many thanks, Mike.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/7/2019 6:58:00 AM

Have a wonderful day my friend xo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/7/2019 7:27:00 AM

And a great day to you as well.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/6/2019 7:27:00 PM

When I hold your hand, you revive my aging soul. How amazing it is that a child can do this for us, and that is what parenthood is for. Nice entry Vij,

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/6/2019 8:12:00 PM

Right you are--parenthood is special. Many thanks Pixie..appreciate your visit and comments.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 1/6/2019 3:19:00 PM

From the get-go, I knew a parent addressing a child and that their current ages were of no matter to the substance. I relate and found that substantive common thread between parent and child to be emotionally, beautifully expressed in this poem. All the best ... CayCay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/6/2019 3:53:00 PM

You are spot on with your analysis..the ages do not matter when we reflect on the special bond between a father and child..and it's true for all. Thank you CayCay for your generous feedback.