Valsa George Poet Free verse

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Jan.10.2024

Self Portrait Poetry Contest- Re Entered

Sponsor- Jaymee Thomas

~ Placed Tenth~

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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

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Beata Agustin January 25, 2024 at 6:42 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.

Sam Kauffman January 16, 2024 at 11:56 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!

Kim Rodrigues January 13, 2024 at 8:15 PM You are VERY smart and skillful, Valsa! And very blessed! Congratulations on your win!

Paula Goldsmith January 15, 2022 at 9:13 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............. Valsa George March 10, 2022 at 10:52 PM Thank you very much dear Paula ! We are all artefacts built by God ! Stay happy and blessed !

Christuraj Alex January 15, 2022 at 1:29 AM Great reflections on self. So many dimensions are brought out beautifully. Congratulations! Valsa George March 10, 2022 at 10:50 PM Thank you very much Chris ! Stay blessed !

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

Besma Riabi Dziri January 14, 2022 at 1:48 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. Valsa George January 14, 2022 at 9:07 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 January 12, 2022 at 8:17 PM "Just a spark .../ But I can let a blaze start"? Holy Spirit Fire Valsa George January 12, 2022 at 10:38 PM Yes, I love your interpretation ! Holy spirit can make a blaze even from a piece of cinder... ! Thanks Anil .

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

Sotto Poet January 11, 2022 at 6:55 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. Valsa George January 12, 2022 at 10:35 PM Thank you so much Lasaad for your great comment and hearty wishes. You are very kind !

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

Victor Buhagiar January 11, 2022 at 2:19 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. Valsa George January 11, 2022 at 5:20 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 January 10, 2022 at 9:44 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 Valsa George January 11, 2022 at 1:04 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 January 10, 2022 at 9:09 PM Written with such humility and grace, so unassuming - a reflection of the wonderful poet who penned it. Bravo, Valsa! Peace and Serenity, Gershon Valsa George January 10, 2022 at 9:31 PM No humility my friend....This is exactly how I feel about myself. However thanks a lot for your wonderful comment ! Am so happy !