Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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A Water Lily In My Pond

Amid globular, floating serrated leaves
Dwells a dreamy lily in milk white frock
She is the new occupant of my small pond
Fructified by swimming fish and croaking frog


Like a nymph over the water’s still surface
She smiles and sways in unusual grace, 
With the regal flourish of a beaming bride!
A sight, that’ll lit a smile on many a face!


In the circular pond dappled with green algae
As the early beams of sunlight come to cajole
She stands proud, lifting her fair face to the sun 
Awakening ripples of joy in my sullen soul! 

Placed First 
Strand (1066) Poetry Contest

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Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2022 at 9:59 AM Congratulations on this lovely imagery! I saw the most beautiful river filled with lily pads in Panama! Like walking into a magazine!

Debra L Brown February 12, 2022 at 12:35 PM Congratulations on your win Valsa. Hugs ~ Debra

Connie Marcum Wong February 6, 2022 at 10:25 PM This one is really pretty Valsa. Congratulations on your first placement! Blessings Connie xxoo Valsa George February 6, 2022 at 11:14 PM First placement.... hmm.... I am always the last of the first in Strand's contest ! :) :) Thanks a lot Connie

Malabika Ray Choudhury February 6, 2022 at 8:27 AM Dear Valsa, Beautifully descriptive poem! And this flower is one of the prettiest creation of nature. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Love ~ Mala Valsa George February 6, 2022 at 11:12 PM Thanks a lot Mala.... ! Yes, Lotuses and water lilies are so beautiful to look at !

Lindsay Laurie February 5, 2022 at 7:11 PM Hello Valsa ... very few pond plants match the charm of water lilies especially when they in flower. You are very lucky Valsa - Lindsay Valsa George February 6, 2022 at 11:10 PM They come up in beautiful light shades. .... pink, white and violet are the common shades. I have white and violet ! Thanks a lot Lindsay for your kind visit !

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2022 at 12:49 PM Congratulations on this win. A "Pretty" write/picture. I love your smiling water lily. These flowers seem to bring peace when one sees them. Have a blessed day/weekend..................... Valsa George February 6, 2022 at 11:08 PM Thanks a lot dear Paula. They always adorn my garden pond and it is a delightful sight !

JC Brul February 5, 2022 at 5:55 AM So beautiful! A stress -reliever poem. Keep coming dear friend. Your pen is boundless, I cannot fathom. A fav for me.. Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:43 AM My poems are very simple.... ! However thanks Jez for your sweet words of praise.

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2022 at 7:49 PM what lovely personification. Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:41 AM Glad you liked it Andrea ! Thanks a lot gifted poet!

Bill Baker February 4, 2022 at 4:33 PM Nature can certainly manifest her beauty to comfort our souls. Well written with lovely metaphors and imagery, Valsa. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:40 AM Nature is so soothing. Whenever troubled in spirit, seek comfort in Nature. Thanks Bill for your kind comment and blessings.

Gershon Wolf February 4, 2022 at 10:46 AM That water lily sure is doing an awesome job, if she can awaken joy in you 'sullen soul!' Funny, but I never thought of you as having one of those kind of souls. ~ Mr. Morbid Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:39 AM Glad you see me as one not with a sullen soul. Mostly I am happy. But life is not always favorable. There are ups and downs. Thank you Gershon for your nice observation.

Sotto Poet February 4, 2022 at 7:13 AM Valsa, your writing is as gorgeous as your lovely picture. Your utterances attempt to address the action sequences you portrayed so wonderfully. Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:36 AM Hi Lasaad.... How should I thank you for all the beautiful comments you have made on my poems? Much gratitude dear friend !

Anil Deo February 4, 2022 at 5:54 AM A water Lily, or the proverbial, lotus does inspire poetry. Very often their beauty & "fructified" gifts to EYES defy the algae & slime, or plain old mud Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:34 AM Yes, poets are inspired by the sight of water lilies and lotuses. Though they originate from mud or slush, they come out regal delighting the eyes ! Thank you Anil.

Anitha Jayasankar February 4, 2022 at 5:16 AM Your poem too, did lit a smile on my face dear Valsa... Rich in imagery... Hugs... ~ Ani Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:31 AM Glad it made you smile. This is the season of water lilies. Every day two or three bloom in my garden pond ! Thanks a lot Ani

Vijay Pandit February 4, 2022 at 5:15 AM Your poem as beautiful as the photo, Valsa. Your descriptions bring forth the images you so eloquently painted. Valsa George February 5, 2022 at 6:29 AM Thank you very much dear poet friend for your never failing support !

Victor Buhagiar February 4, 2022 at 1:40 AM Superb poem, so visual and enchanting. Valsa George February 4, 2022 at 3:27 AM Hi, dear friend.... much gratitude to you !

James Marshall Goff February 4, 2022 at 1:22 AM Oh my Valsa! such beauty! I too, am buoyed by such an eloquently written poem! Valsa George February 4, 2022 at 3:26 AM Thanks a lot James for your kind visit and your highly appreciative comment !