Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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June- 20- 2026

Thousand Watt Smile Poetry Contest

Sonsor- Miranda Hawley

~Placed Third~

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A Girl with a Thousand Watt Smile POTD

Into my silent world, stepped in a little girl
I chanced to meet her in my usual haunt. 
As I sat away from the crowd on a park bench,
Saw her feeding some pigeons right in front.

It must be her usual habit, I guessed.
From her awkward movements, I knew,
She was blind and had difficulty in moving around.
But the birds circled round, as some grains she threw.

Though she couldn’t see the wonders of life,
A radiant smile lingered on her sentient face.
As a bird flew down and landed on her right hand,
She smiled a 1000 Watts smile with an innocent grace.

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Sotto Poet August 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM Your poem's flow is seamless, and the use of metaphors gives depth to the portrayal of a smile. It's a delight to read; congratulations on your contest win, dear Valsa.

Paula Goldsmith July 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM Belated Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/lovely ~ write/story. What a great ending you have here. Love It... I have been off Soup for 2 weeks. I needed an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now back and ready to go. Writing Away... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win.............

Jennifer Proxenos June 28, 2026 at 10:43 AM WHAT A RICHLY WRITTEN POEM VALSA DEAR FRIEND AND AS ALWAYS IN YOUR OWN SIGNATURE ELOQUENT STYLE. A TOUCHING WRITE THAT WARMED MY HEART, Hope you are well. Think of you often, congratulations, although a little belated, on being honored with POTD. Love and hugs, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM - Congratulation on your beautifully p.o.t.d., Valsa :) - hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers June 24, 2026 at 3:51 AM Dear Valsa, Congratulations on POTD where darkness dissolves not from sight but from a sudden burst of internal joy. Your words turn a routine afternoon on a park bench into a sanctuary, where the blind teach the seeing how to truly encounter the world. Amen! Blessings, Daniel

Sara Kendrick June 22, 2026 at 1:53 PM Ahhh!! Way to go with this winner of the POTD. Congratulations to you. Sara K.

the barefoot bard June 22, 2026 at 2:55 AM Valsa George June 22, 2026 at 4:33 AM Yes, we take many of our blessings for granted where as the girl found joy even in her disability. Thanks for your blessings and Congratulations, dear poet friend. the barefoot bard June 22, 2026 at 2:57 AM Goop day Valsa So much we take for granted Beautiful poem Blessings Douglas

Constance La France June 21, 2026 at 9:19 PM Valsa, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~ Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:43 PM Dear Constance, thank you so much for your assessment and congratulations.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh June 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM Reading this poem,I am reminded of Helen Keller.who remarked that the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but must be felt with the heart.Your poem beautifully portrays how the little girl's radiant smile and inner joy shines brighter than any physical limitation.A touching and inspiring poem.Congratulations on your POTD. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:41 PM Dear Akham, Helen Keller is one of my top heroines. That quote of hers I love so much. How inspirational was her life! Thanks a lot dear Akham for your congratulations.

Brandy Nicole June 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM Dear Valsa, I have chills while reading these words from your golden pen. ' Though she couldn’t see the wonders of life, she smiled a 1000 Watts smile. ' This thought is the reason why I'm in complete awe. She '' felt '' the presence of those birds, and it brought a BIG smile to her face. Such a beautiful moment, indeed. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. Hugs and blessings to you. : ) Brandy Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:37 PM Definitely it was a sweet moment for her. I am sure her act of feeding pigeons must have been her customary habit. Though this poem is partly fictional, this is based on a blind girl I always keep in mind with fond regards. While I was a teacher, that girl was in my class. Surprisingly she was the most lovely person of the whole bunch of students and the class topper. She had always a bright smile on her face and each time, I complimented her, she would accept it with a 1000 watts smile. Your comments always make me so happy. Thanks a lot dear Brandy.

Abdullah Alhemaidy June 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM Hello Valsa George :-) Congratulations on your deep thought and nice POTD! Have a nice day! Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:21 PM Dear Abdullah, I am so happy and thankful for your Congratulations.

I Am Anaya June 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM I love the imagery of the birds circling around the blind girl, and then on her, a true to life perspective in a haunt belonging to you only. Brilliant. Congratulations on your POTD, Valsa! Touching Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:20 PM Thanks a lot dear Anaya for your warm words of appreciation and congratulations.

Mike Bayles June 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM Touching poem, Valsa. Congratulations on POTD. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:18 PM Thank you so much dear Mike for your Congratulations.

Kim Rodrigues June 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM Back with congrats on POTD, dear Valsa! Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:17 PM Thanks a lot dear Kim for your second visit and Congratulations!

Silent One June 21, 2026 at 11:22 AM It is beautiful to smile and you have show that in your poem... They say we hide so much behind a smile, but only a few see it... your poem rhymes very well also... Congratulations on POTD.. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM A smile, true and genuine springing from the wealth of inner joy keeps widening like ripples. Glad for this lovely comment and Congratulations from one of the doyens of poetry.

Victor Buhagiar June 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM What a tribute to a girl who has a heart of gold. Lovely poem, dear Valsa. Congrats on your POTD. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM Yes, she, I believe has a heart of Gold who never thinks of her shortcoming but adds to the joy of others and thus enhance her own joy. Thanks a lot dear Victor for your Congratulations.

John Lawless June 21, 2026 at 8:11 AM magnificent moments often overlooked by those not paying attention to the essences of life's tenacity....wonderful write Valsa...a well deserved POTD Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:06 PM Thank you so much dear John. Yes, such little gestures of empathy to man , birds and beasts are often overlooked. Simple folks find joy in little things. Often we are drawn by heroic acts, forgetting that with simple acts of kindness one can enhance one's joy.

JC Brul June 21, 2026 at 7:10 AM Mesmerising! Congratulations on your POTD dear Valsa. I love the 1000 watts smile. ^____^ Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM Thank you so much dear Jez for finding my poem mesmerizing.

Tania Kitchin June 21, 2026 at 6:51 AM Valsa, a beautiful and touching poem. Congratulations on POTD. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 9:59 PM Thanks a lot dear Tania. This is an unexpected honor

Karen Croft June 21, 2026 at 5:51 AM beautiful, congratulations on your POTD and good luck in the contest Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 6:36 AM Thanks lot dear Karen for your Congratulations and best wishes.....

Anne Winter June 21, 2026 at 5:42 AM Back with congratulations on POTD dear poetess! Brilliant! Best, Anne Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 6:35 AM Dear Anne, so very thankful for your second visit and Congratulations.

sara Etgen-Baker June 21, 2026 at 4:23 AM returning with applause! congrats on your POTD designation! Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 5:12 AM Dear Sara, thanks for your second visit and for your congratulations.

Zyrool Gifford June 21, 2026 at 3:35 AM Hello Valsa, a very touching and beautiful poem. Congratulations on your poem being featured as POTD. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 4:57 AM Delighted to find my poem as POTD. Thanks dear Zyrool for your Congratulations.

Unseeking Seeker June 21, 2026 at 3:19 AM So tragic, touching and tender, yet heart warming and soul uplifting, Valsa dear, God bless. A fav for me. Warmest congratulations on POTD. Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 4:54 AM Thanks a lot dear Seeker friend for your lovely comment. Glad you found my poem uplifting.

Moon Harp June 21, 2026 at 2:11 AM Valsa, this is a stunning poem, and well written. I love the perspective of her sensing the beauty around her, to her delight, without having sight. And yet, we got the joy of seeing her delight through seeing her smile! Congrats on POTD Moon Harp Valsa George June 21, 2026 at 4:48 AM Dear Moon Harp, your sweet comment has greatly delighted me. You are right, her positive perspective of life makes her life joyous despite her disability. Thanks a lot.

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