Vijay Pandit Poet Verse

Yearn Not For the Ships That Sailed

Applauding sun’s halo~ inspiring, rewarding,
Mindfully I rise with the ebullient awakening
Letting soul enliven while robins are singing
And horizon crimson glimmers in dawning.

I hold time still for the blossoms of spring,
Rivers that burble sprucing green prairies
And blue tides bouncing summer’s revelry 
And resplendent dazzle of autumnal leaves.

Every memento of love I treasure in delight, 
In embrace of family, I cheer life sublime
Rejoicing when I sense success in their eyes
Celebrating milestones of things done right.

Realizing I own a mere fraction of eternity
Elated I feel holding just a speck of infinity
Succeeding more often than failing or quitting
Coping resolutely with poor hand of destiny.

I shun nightmares, choosing dreams of night
Lifting troubled mind when grief occupies,
When darkness rules, I invoke moonlit skies
And paint on visage of hope blissful smiles.

I yearn not for the ships that already sailed,
Regret not having tried the conquests I failed,
But I chase prospects of aspirations deferred
Yet, remain focused on things that matter.

July 20, 2021
Placed 1st: Motivation poetry contest
Sponsor: Shreya LN

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Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2022 at 9:07 AM You awaken, ebullient and thoughtful, always pondering nature and existence around you. The last verse wraps up the ones before in a wonderful way.

Karen Croft February 11, 2022 at 5:22 AM a very beautiful poem! never regret anything. things always happen for a reason!

Valsa George November 29, 2021 at 7:35 AM How focused you are and how positive....' never wasting time on regrets or useless pursuits, but ploughing your way steadily towards success....conquering the inevitable ups and downs of life with stoic determination. Love the lines.."When darkness rules, I invoke moonlit skies And paint on visage of hope blissful smiles''.

Beata Agustin August 23, 2021 at 4:38 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting, expressed in your awesome poetic style. God bless you. Vijay Pandit August 24, 2021 at 2:34 PM Thank you Beata. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Regina Mcintosh August 21, 2021 at 1:51 PM Lovely write. Congratulations. God bless you always, Love, Gina Vijay Pandit August 22, 2021 at 6:04 AM Thank you Gina.

Shreya Ln August 21, 2021 at 1:17 PM Absolutely loved this. Congratulations on your placement! Vijay Pandit August 22, 2021 at 6:04 AM Much appreciate your kind remarks, Shreya. Many thanks for holding contests.

Bj Legros Kelley August 12, 2021 at 9:53 PM My goodness Vijay, you are a master poet. This is so very beautiful. Vijay Pandit August 22, 2021 at 6:03 AM Thank you BJ. Much appreciate.

Aniruddha Pathak July 29, 2021 at 12:15 AM 'Realizing I own a mere fraction of eternity Elated I feel holding just a speck of infinity...' I quote these two lines, but they are not a single delight. Your poem full of such gems, an enriching experience, Vijay Pandit Vijay Pandit October 4, 2021 at 3:10 PM Much appreciate your kind remarks. Many thanks--don't know how I missed this wonderful feedback.

Rama Balasubramanian July 25, 2021 at 12:02 PM Elated I feel holding just a speck of infinity..... Loved this line. All the best for contest Vijay Pandit July 26, 2021 at 5:01 AM Thank you Rama. Much appreciate your visit and comments.

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 25, 2021 at 8:01 AM Positive and uplifting thoughts - you have created a superb piece, Dear Friend. The title will resonate with me. BW ~ Mala Vijay Pandit July 25, 2021 at 11:46 AM Thank you Mala--much appreciate your kind remarks.

Mystic Rose Rose July 24, 2021 at 5:56 PM I think you seem to have your priorities in order, but they didn't leave behind your heart, :) I'm glad you have the richness of poetry and love in your life. Thank you for sharing. Vijay Pandit July 25, 2021 at 5:49 AM Much appreciate your visit and comments, Vienna. Many thanks my friend.

Andrea Dietrich July 24, 2021 at 9:18 AM A wonderful poem for this theme of motivation. I declare this a winner!! Vijay Pandit July 24, 2021 at 4:11 PM Much honored by these complimentary remarks--especially from you, Andrea. Many thanks.

Alexis Y. July 24, 2021 at 7:44 AM WoW! Vijay, This is an excellent entry for the contest. You hit the ball out of the park. I saw motivation in each line; it was so positive and uplifting. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day and weekend, my friend:-) Alexis Vijay Pandit July 24, 2021 at 4:08 PM Thank you Alexis. Much appreciate your kind feedback.

Sotto Poet July 23, 2021 at 3:24 PM You crafted a beautiful masterpiece Vijay, your wonderful imagery and great symbolism along with an incredible wording use to express a difficult situation into a vibrating and motivational prose, great job Vijay, my very best wishes with the contest. Vijay Pandit July 24, 2021 at 4:08 PM Thank you Lasaad--much appreciate, as always.

Joseph May July 22, 2021 at 8:19 PM Love the positive message of this write Vijay, Well written Vijay Pandit July 23, 2021 at 5:44 AM Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Mike Gentile July 22, 2021 at 11:39 AM You have crafted such a beautiful framework to enhance this beautiful sentiment Vijay! As usual, your imagery delights. Good Luck !! Vijay Pandit July 22, 2021 at 1:41 PM Much appreciate, Mike. Many thanks.

Delice Arleen Skelly July 21, 2021 at 11:33 PM Poem full of images expressing motivation, this was a difficult prompt that you turned into an inspirational write..Good luck in the contest Vijay Vijay Pandit July 22, 2021 at 5:20 AM Thank you Delice. Much appreciate your kind remarks.

Arturo Michael July 21, 2021 at 5:52 PM A positive vibration here...Well done. Vijay Pandit July 22, 2021 at 5:19 AM Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.

Sandra Adams July 21, 2021 at 5:33 PM filled with motivation, and painted with beauty as all your poems are... a sunrise is always a great start to my day, we can't dwell on the past, bad in our lives, or we won't be able to live in the beauty along life's path... great write Vijay, best wishes in the contest, looks like a winner to me my friend! hugs Vijay Pandit July 22, 2021 at 5:19 AM Thank you my friend. Lovely to be reading your comments again, Sandy. Much appreciate your kind feedback, as always.

Janice Canerdy July 21, 2021 at 1:03 PM Superb piece on what keeps you going strong, Vijay! Janice Vijay Pandit July 21, 2021 at 1:26 PM Thank you Janice--much appreciate your kind remarks.

Supraja Kannan July 21, 2021 at 8:20 AM What a brilliant way to motivate! Loved each and every line... So many beautiful imagery and uplifting words throughout... Definitely a winner... Vijay Pandit July 21, 2021 at 1:25 PM Much appreciate Supraja--many thanks.

Joanna Daniel July 21, 2021 at 12:11 AM Brilliance shines through every line, Vijay:) great motivation:) Vijay Pandit July 21, 2021 at 5:42 AM That is very kind of you, Jo. Glad you stopped by with your kind feedback. Much appreciate, as always.

Victor Buhagiar July 20, 2021 at 11:17 PM Motivation is very important. A prime poem that deserves recognition. Vijay Pandit July 21, 2021 at 5:41 AM Your supportive comments are always much appreciated, Victor. Many thanks for the encouragement.

Brandy Nicole July 20, 2021 at 8:18 PM You.. "yearn not for the ships that already sailed, yet remain focused on things that matter" I completely agree, you certainly do. You are such an inspiration, my dear friend. Your support is greatly appreciated. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. My best to you. :) Brandy Vijay Pandit July 21, 2021 at 5:39 AM It's really special to start the day, reading such inspiring comments. Thank you my dear friend for your encouragement. Much appreciate, Brandy, as always.

Sotto Poet July 20, 2021 at 2:50 PM Wonderfully-written prose Vijay, The stanzas of this poem are like poems; each is inspiring and motivational on its own. Based on your intelligent experience and successful personal stories, this deserves to be on POTD. Wishing you the best of luck in the contest Vijay Pandit July 21, 2021 at 5:37 AM Can't thank you enough for your vote of confidence, Lasaad. Much appreciate, as always, your kind feedback. Many many thanks.

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