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Fearful and Perplexed

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Fading sun elaborates Tuscan yellow tinges As vibrancy floats Lavender on periwinkle Embossing clouds In shades of amethyst Granting scenic vision Atop the red bridge Suspended in perpetuity From vermilion towers In resplendent posture Sounding final appeal From the complacent sea Echoed by morbid hills Seducing her fragility Prompting her to leap Gasping last breath Fearful and perplexed If there's solace in death July 5, 2018 Placed 1st in standard contest #100 by Brian Strand NOTE: Since its opening in 1937, estimated 1,600 people have committed suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

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Valsa George

Date: 4/16/2022 6:24:00 AM

The bitter experiences of life drive some people to end their life to silence all the pangs ! Had they paused a moment to reflect, perhaps the tragedy could have been averted ! A soul stirring write...full of pathos. Reading about the beauty that surrounded, never expected such a tragic closing!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/27/2018 1:31:00 AM

Hi Vijay, such a beautiful piece of poetry within its sadness. Much belated congratulations on a well deserved win. Such wonderful, descriptive lines that paint such powerful imagery. Oh what pain, to drive people to end their days. You express the thoughts so well in this awesome piece my friend. This gem does touch the heart so gently. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike. A Fave.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/30/2018 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Mike..appreciate that you took the time to read and post your thoughts.

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/28/2018 2:16:00 PM

Hello Vijay!! Congratulations on your win!! It's great to see that your quite excellent free verse here made on the Best New Poems List. The words, descriptive images, and the overarching metaphor of impending death arrayed throughout the four stanzas of your poem give the reader (and this reader too), a pause to reflect on a person's decision to end her life. I've driven across the Golden Gate Bridge in SF a number of times. It's a long way down to the water!! Superb Poem!! A FAVE!! Best, Gary

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/31/2018 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Gary..appreciate your insights and kind remarks..

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/28/2018 1:14:00 AM

Oh, my - oh, me - that was true beauty meant to live as long as beauty does. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/31/2018 7:19:00 AM

Thank you CayCay.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/24/2018 10:44:00 PM

Vijay, your moving poem is deep and tragic expressed with the beauty of your imagery and sadly stirred emotions.. superb poetry. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/31/2018 7:19:00 AM

Thank you Susan.

Carole Duet

Date: 7/10/2018 12:44:00 PM

Wow, Vijay! What a great write! I love a surprise ending. Congrats on your placement in the contest too. I can surely see why.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/31/2018 7:19:00 AM

Thank you Carole.

Roy Pett

Date: 7/10/2018 3:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Vijay with your sad but beautifully written poem. :(

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/31/2018 7:18:00 AM

Thank you Roy.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/9/2018 11:28:00 AM

Beautiful yet, eerie. Well done.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/9/2018 11:57:00 AM

Thank you MLK.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/8/2018 9:00:00 PM

Vijay, you have painted a great painting with your words. Congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs Eve

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/9/2018 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Eve.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2018 5:09:00 PM

I see you got a win. Way to go, Vijay. Congratulations.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/9/2018 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/8/2018 2:54:00 PM

- Congratulations with this great poem, Vijay - A big suicide statistic ... scary ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 3:33:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/8/2018 10:19:00 AM

Way to go, a big congrats on your top placement.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 3:32:00 PM

Thank you Richard.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/8/2018 10:08:00 AM

looking forward to your next poem...hello and huggs, vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 3:32:00 PM

Thank you nette..arriving soon..many thanks!

Maria Williams

Date: 7/8/2018 9:03:00 AM

Beautiful yet tragic. Such a pity that some cannot find inspiration in this splendor to choose a different path. Congratulations on your worthy first placing Vijay....Maria hugs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 9:48:00 AM

Thank you Maria..appreciate your visit and feedback, my friend.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 7/8/2018 7:59:00 AM

Excellent. Such vivid imagery with well penned. Thanks for sharing it

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 9:48:00 AM

Thank you Ravi.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/8/2018 3:25:00 AM

A splendid image, though it is enhancing the idea of death! You brilliantly fashioned an imagery tempting to those who have chosen to "gasp their last breath" on that bridge! A captivating write dear Vijay! A great pleasure to read. A FAV. Congratulations on your outstanding win! Stay safe and blessed always.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 9:47:00 AM

Such a pleasure to read your supportive comments..many thanks Besma.

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/7/2018 8:30:00 PM

Oh my. Congratulations on your win. Beautiful imagery fir sorrow. Well done!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/8/2018 9:47:00 AM

Thank you Susan.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/7/2018 4:38:00 PM

Congratulations on placing first with this beautiful poem, Vijay. Your descriptive powers come to the fore as you appeal to our senses, then finally appealing to our emotions. Regards // paul.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/7/2018 5:08:00 PM

Very astute observation Paul..lovely feedback..many thanks.