Animating Innate Vibrance

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October.29. 2024
Animating Innate Vibrance Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Unseeking Seeker
~ Placed Third~

 

Line of inquiry:

"betwixt the pulse of our heartbeat
simply present, head-heart linking
dwelling in time stretched blissful peace
awareness became unblinking"

Weary from everyday stress and strife, 
I pleaded for deliverance and guidance.
When cares surrounded me and as I thought
I was plunging into an abysmal pit, 
I tried to claw my way up the walls
That hemmed me in, struggling to reach the light. 

Between gleams of joy and bursts of doubt,
My thoughts oscillated like the swings of a pendulum.
No feelings staying permanent nor any mood constant,
They kept coming in ceaseless ebb and flow. 

When I stayed thus in confusion,
Someone whispered to me and I heard it distinct;
“You must travel inward into the boundless terrain
Of consciousness, into the seclusion of your heart”

I spent some time directing my mind,
Away from the din of the world 
And the cravings of the body,
Away from the dictates of my brain
In complete silence, flogging my ego, 
And trying to cleanse the stains of guilt
To be in love with love,
To find some peace and to the possibility, 
Of bringing a head- heart linkage. 
 
Underneath my vexing thoughts,
I suddenly found answers which lay in ambush; 
Which my brain could never find.
When probed deep into the depths of my heart,
I got answers that took my breath away. 
I saw truths so profound offering me instant relief,
And my soul lifted upwards without any push. 

As heated water evanesces in to vapor to billow upward
I then let my past woes evaporize and disappear. 
I knew I was with peace blest and to pure heaven,
My soul ascended and bright sunshine filled my soul.

Now this prayer always rises from my heart;
'Teach me to remain patient and forever strong
To stay calm under all trials and every provocation 
And fill my heart with love and kindness,
Animating my soul with innate vibrance!'

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 11/29/2024 8:50:00 AM
Dearest Valsa, exquisite poetess, your golden pen gleams upon the poetic page and outshines the summer sun! Such potent imagery "I was plunging into an abysmal pit,/I tried to claw my way up the walls/That hemmed me in, struggling to reach the light" is felt viscerally and emotionally, and sets the tone for an intimate transformative journey "to be in love with love" where surrender of burdens is "pure heaven". Your last stanza is a brilliant finale and a beautiful prayer I take to heart. Congratulations for your success in Seekers contest. Warmest wishes, my gifted, soulful friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 11/13/2024 10:56:00 AM
Dearest Valsa, this poem so reflects your compassionate, loving heart. Your conclusion in a prayer is touching and lovely. It is you! Congratulations on your win! Sending you blessings of life ever renewing!
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Date: 10/31/2024 12:40:00 AM
My dearest friend Valsa, so wonderful that you found inner peace, not everyone can attain this in life, but you looked within to find this peace and you did. Kudos for writing such a heartfelt creative poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 10/29/2024 9:12:00 AM
You exhibit peace. That is wonderful, dear Valsa.
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Date: 10/29/2024 8:37:00 AM
"Underneath my vexing thoughts, I suddenly found answers which lay in ambush; Which my brain could never find. When probed deep into the depths of my heart," -- Wow! Profoundly beautiful spiritual revelation. "let my heart fill with love and kindness Animating my soul with innate vibrance!" Wonderful daily declaration. Great writing my friend.
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Date: 10/29/2024 5:52:00 AM
brilliant poem, let the river flow , poet, just look at it, answers are not obvious for anyone, writing is a good therapy for me, we share life as well as we can, reading others poetry and comment is a privilege, c'est la vie, merci beaucoup yann
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Date: 10/29/2024 5:43:00 AM
Brilliant writing Valsa, it’s only when we look within that we’ll find answers and peace.best of luck in the contest. Tom
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