Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

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Written: January 6, 2019

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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 December 13, 2023 at 6:02 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 December 13, 2023 at 8:23 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 December 13, 2022 at 12:35 PM Congrats for your win here with this precious poem of yours, Vijay

Sam Kauffman December 8, 2022 at 11:28 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 December 8, 2022 at 11:28 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 December 7, 2022 at 7:40 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 December 7, 2022 at 6:04 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 December 7, 2022 at 11:44 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 December 7, 2022 at 2:09 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 February 5, 2019 at 9:31 AM Congrats on your win, Vijay-- the poem itself shows you are a good parent. Vijay Pandit December 7, 2022 at 2:07 PM Much appreciate LJ--many thanks.

Eve Roper February 2, 2019 at 7:56 PM Such a beautiful poem a bond between parent and child. Vijay, I enjoyed reading :) . Congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`* Vijay Pandit December 7, 2022 at 2:07 PM Thank you Eve. Much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole February 2, 2019 at 2:31 PM These words truly wrap around me, and my heart. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit February 2, 2019 at 4:55 PM Always a pleasure to read your feedback..thank you Brandy.

Robertina B. January 28, 2019 at 11:27 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 February 2, 2019 at 4:54 PM Thank you Robertina--appreciate your visit and kind remarks.

Paul Callus January 27, 2019 at 2:01 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 January 28, 2019 at 8:11 AM Many thanks Paul. Appreciate your visit and comments. Regards.

Alexis Y. January 13, 2019 at 2:36 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 January 28, 2019 at 8:09 AM Much enjoyed your kind feedback, Alexis.

Carolyn Devonshire January 12, 2019 at 9:32 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 January 28, 2019 at 8:10 AM Appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks Carolyn.

Andrea Dietrich January 9, 2019 at 3:32 PM this is really sweet, vijay. What a tender poem! Vijay Pandit January 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM Thank you Andrea.

Brandy Nicole January 7, 2019 at 9:55 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 January 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM Thank you Brandy..appreciate the kind remarks.

Joseph May January 7, 2019 at 6:43 PM A heartwarming write on fatherly love Vijay... A great last line.. Vijay Pandit January 12, 2019 at 7:53 AM Thank you Joseph.

Vladislav Raven January 7, 2019 at 12:25 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 January 7, 2019 at 1:54 PM Appreciate the FAVE my friend. Always a pleasure to read your comments. Many thanks, Mike.

Mystic Rose Rose January 7, 2019 at 6:58 AM Have a wonderful day my friend xo Vijay Pandit January 7, 2019 at 7:27 AM And a great day to you as well.

Mystic Rose Rose January 6, 2019 at 7:27 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 January 6, 2019 at 8:12 PM Right you are--parenthood is special. Many thanks Pixie..appreciate your visit and comments.

CayCay Godwin January 6, 2019 at 3:19 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 January 6, 2019 at 3:53 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.

Nette Onclaud January 6, 2019 at 1:56 PM okay, you got me hook, line and sinker... what a heart-tugging piece, vijay, wow!..huggs Vijay Pandit January 6, 2019 at 3:50 PM A pleasure to read such encouraging words..many thanks, Nette.

Janice Canerdy January 6, 2019 at 1:07 PM What a WONDERFUL, moving poem, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit January 6, 2019 at 3:49 PM So glad to hear that Janice. Many thanks for the visit and kind remarks.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 6, 2019 at 12:32 PM Any father who loves his child can feel the magnitude of your caring and loving dear friend, Vijay! A marvelous poem that forges the bonds of father and child! Vijay Pandit January 6, 2019 at 3:48 PM Thank you my friend..always good to reflect on the special bond with our children. Your visit and comments are much appreciated.

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