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A Self Portrait

I am neither a star nor light
I am not bright, I am not shiny
Just a spark that cannot drive darkness
But I can let a blaze start

I am a reed, hollow with dents
A plaything or a trifle in many eyes
But with the touch of a maestro, 
Can produce sweet symphony

I am not a poem with a rhyme
Nor a carol that does chime
I am a jumble of words
If rearranged can become a song

I am a stone with pointed edges
Shapeless and lumpy, solid and rude
If chopped down and cut up
Can become a sculpted marvel

I am neither a giant nor a genius
I am not very smart or skillful
I am an ordinary human, blessed,
With a heart that can feel and heal

Thoughtfully shaped on God’s anvil,
In His eyes, I am a piece of priceless art 
In no way, shall I demean my worth
A masonry built by God’s divine hands

Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2022

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Beata Agustin Date: 1/25/2024 6:42:00 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... So delighted am I with your final stanza, very well-asserted: "Thoughtfully shaped on God’s anvil, In His eyes, I am a piece of priceless art In no way, shall I demean my worth A masonry built by God’s divine hands." God bless you. Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 1/16/2024 11:56:00 AM You are priceless, dearest Valsa - a jewel and a precious gem that sparkles in this world lighting up the darkness! Your humble, seeking spirit permeates your words with your desire to be "thoughtfully shaped on God's anvil," "built by God's hands." Congratulations on your win, dear friend! Blessings! So happy to have you back in the soup! Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/13/2024 8:15:00 PM You are VERY smart and skillful, Valsa! And very blessed! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/15/2022 9:13:00 AM Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. Love your line "A masonry built by God’s divine hands." Have a blessed day/weekend with your win............. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 3/10/2022 10:52:00 PM Thank you very much dear Paula ! We are all artefacts built by God ! Stay happy and blessed !

Christuraj Alex Date: 1/15/2022 1:29:00 AM Great reflections on self. So many dimensions are brought out beautifully. Congratulations! Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 3/10/2022 10:50:00 PM Thank you very much Chris ! Stay blessed !

Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/14/2022 7:35:00 PM Let’s go with the concluding stanza! Congrats on your win, Valsa! Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/14/2022 9:03:00 PM Thanks for organizing this contest and giving me a chance to be a winner, dear friend !

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/14/2022 1:48:00 PM I feel who you are dear Valsa.. You are true to yourself setting your inner feel and your pen just follows.. You own the essence of Beauty, the core of humanity.. You come to this universe not to go unnoticed or to have a voice unheard.. You have your very creative fire to spark your life and the life of those whose hearts you touch and ignite.. You are to my heart and mind a woman of great worth, a poetess of grandeur and a beautiful soul who is wonderfully marking lives! Stay always happy and blessed.. My deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/14/2022 9:07:00 PM Wow, I am going to keep this framed in my drawing room. Love your wonderful words, though I owe just a fraction of it ! Only from a good heart, such words can flow. Your comments are more than a treat to me always, sweet Besma ! Much Gratitude!!

Anil Deo Date: 1/12/2022 8:17:00 PM "Just a spark .../ But I can let a blaze start"? Holy Spirit Fire Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/12/2022 10:38:00 PM Yes, I love your interpretation ! Holy spirit can make a blaze even from a piece of cinder... ! Thanks Anil .

Rico Leffanta Date: 1/11/2022 10:31:00 AM Good to know your God is not about to flush us all away again . . . . enjoyed the smooth write, Valsa! Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/12/2022 10:40:00 PM God won't flush anyone out ! He accommodates everyone into his fold. Thanks Rico

Sotto Poet Date: 1/11/2022 6:55:00 AM Valsa, your writing struck me with a soothing tone, which I like. Beautiful metaphorical writing — really a work of precious art! Best wishes for the contest. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/12/2022 10:35:00 PM Thank you so much Lasaad for your great comment and hearty wishes. You are very kind !

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/11/2022 6:02:00 AM Much enjoyed the benevolent tone of your write, Valsa. Splendid metaphoric write --a piece of priceless art, indeed! Win BIG. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/12/2022 10:34:00 PM Thanks a lot Vijay ! To become a piece of priceless art, there is much distance to be covered....

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/11/2022 2:19:00 AM You are many things and beneath God's hand like a putty, you can be a masterpiece, And since you believe in God, you ar His daughter. Great thoughts. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/11/2022 5:20:00 AM I leave myself to be shaped by God as He wills. I believe for sure, I am so powerless without Him. In fact everyone of us. Those who admit it are fortunate ! Thanks a lot dear Victor !

Anil Deo Date: 1/10/2022 9:44:00 PM Wow! I seek this style for a broad audience: secular argument or lyrics first. Your last Stanza nails it: in God's eyes we are His priceless, living Art - created by Himself. PTL Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/11/2022 1:04:00 AM Yes, in God's eyes, each one of us is priceless and He has a plan for all of us ! Whatever religion we believe in, there is only one God and He is the manifestation of love. This is what I believe, strongly believe and believe ever and ever. Thanks dear brother!

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/10/2022 9:09:00 PM Written with such humility and grace, so unassuming - a reflection of the wonderful poet who penned it. Bravo, Valsa! Peace and Serenity, Gershon Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/10/2022 9:31:00 PM No humility my friend....This is exactly how I feel about myself. However thanks a lot for your wonderful comment ! Am so happy !