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Arise! Oh Heart, from the catacombs of the dead Shake off the dust, for Life beckons you like a buddy Peel off the weariness that wraps you like a shroud And walk to the open to perceive the light. Arise! Oh Heart, from the dungeons of gloom The dawn is at your door step, waiting to break Sing with the lark, merrily warbling in the woods Dance with the billows, wildly prancing on the deep. Arise! Oh Heart, from the ghettos of bondage Break loose the ropes that moor you to the past Dart through the panorama of the cerulean blue And fly high into regions, uncharted and new. Arise! Oh Heart, from the citadels of hate Listen not to the shrieking and howling behind Drink from the goblet of conciliating love And rejoice at the birth of a dawn with promises galore!

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Date: 12/25/2022 11:13:00 PM
So beautiful and inspiring poem my dear friend Valsa. I love it and enjoyed a lot. Thank you so much for sharing! Congratulations on your win and POTD! God bless you always. My best wishes to you and your family for this Christmas season and the coming New Year 2023! Hugs
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Date: 2/28/2022 3:16:00 PM
Lovely, Valsa Congratulations you speak to universal life. This is a day to celebrate.))) Panagiota
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Date: 2/28/2022 9:27:00 PM
Much gratitude to you Panagiota ! Have a great week ahead !
Date: 2/28/2022 10:47:00 AM
Liberating as if I were shedding my mortal coil and floating off into eternal bliss. Congratulations on the POTD! Robert
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Date: 2/28/2022 9:26:00 PM
Thank you so much Robert ! Enjoyed your lovely comment which itself is great poetry .....
Date: 2/28/2022 7:18:00 AM
I wanted to congratulate you on your POTD... I so admire your voice Valsa, I enjoy your poetry!
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Date: 2/28/2022 7:35:00 AM
Thanks a lot Anaya.... ! It is a pleasure to know that you enjoy my poetry ! Love and blessings !
Date: 2/27/2022 5:45:00 PM
Deep inspirational words of wisdom indeed, Valsa! Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:54:00 PM
Thank you very much Seeker friend ! You have aptly chosen your name !
Date: 2/27/2022 4:57:00 PM
Congratulation, my dear friend, Valsa, for the well-deserved honor of POTD! This was well chosen. Hugs ~ Debra
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:52:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Debra ! You never cease to be encouraging .... ! Stay blessed !
Date: 2/27/2022 1:11:00 PM
Congratulations Valsa, well deserved...
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:51:00 PM
Thanks a lot Michael !
Date: 2/27/2022 12:25:00 PM
Lovely work with an incredibly appropriate message for these days. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Valse.
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:50:00 PM
You were the first to like my poem and your words have come true.... that this poem could be chosen as POTD. THANKS a lot dear friend Milton !
Date: 2/27/2022 12:17:00 PM
@ Jeff Kyser: I agree, the first stanza reminds me of *Lazarus* as well. Valsa, this thought touches my heart so deeply. "Arise! Oh Heart, from the citadels of hate" That is my prayer for many in the world. I'm curling your thoughts gently around me. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:47:00 PM
Glad my poem has touched you Brandy ! I so loved your comment ! Thanks a lot ! Hugs and blessings !
Date: 2/27/2022 11:56:00 AM
Congratulation, my dear friend, Valsa, for the well-deserved honor of POTD! Blessings!
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:46:00 PM
Thank you very much Demetrios for stopping by to congratulate me !
Date: 2/27/2022 8:46:00 AM
Here is a 'hearty' congrats, Valsa, 'arising' from me to you on POTD! May only good things come your way! :) Gershon
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:44:00 PM
Even in your comments, there is a Gershon touch ! Thanks a lot friend !
Date: 2/27/2022 8:41:00 AM
Wonderfully penned Valsa, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:42:00 PM
Thanks a lot Tania !
Date: 2/27/2022 8:20:00 AM
Beautiful Valsa … your heart is open and your pen spills golden on to the page . This is a poem for everyone … every soul who has suffered or has lived through heartbreak or crisis in the journey of life . Each and every one of us has had these moments . Rejoice at the birth of a dawn with promises galore ! Amen to that . Hugs and congratulations on POTD ! Blessings, Susan :)
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Date: 2/27/2022 7:56:00 PM
Thank you Susan for your analytical comment ! Your words have immensely delighted me ! Stay blessed ! :)
Date: 2/27/2022 7:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Arise, Oh Heart" is an amazing write. Yes, arise and be filled with Love. Have a great/blessed day with your win...................
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:04:00 PM
Thanks a lot Paula.... ! My computer being slow, I find it difficult to thank you....! Warm Regards
Date: 2/27/2022 6:34:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD Valsa. Enjoy :)
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:05:00 PM
Thank you very much Heidi....
Date: 2/27/2022 6:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! Our world would be a better place if all listened to the wisdom of our hearts! Blessings, Paulette
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:06:00 PM
Thanks a lot Paulette ! Love and Regards
Date: 2/27/2022 6:19:00 AM
- Glad I visited this page today ... love it ... congratulations so much on your p.o.t.d. ... well deserved, Valsa :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:07:00 PM
You were not seen for long ! Hope you are fine ! Thank you so much !
Date: 2/27/2022 6:14:00 AM
Well done! Images of Lazarus come to mind in the first stanza
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:10:00 PM
Thanks a lot Jeff.... ! Though I didn't think about Lazarus in particular, I had in mind all those who lead 'a death in life existence'
Date: 2/27/2022 6:07:00 AM
WoW! Valsa, I can't begin to say how well-written and brilliant your poem is. It had me hook line sinker from start to finish. Good title, content, and imagery. If you ask me this should be poem of the week. Congrats on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor. I'm adding this to my favs. Have a nice day-Alexis
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:12:00 PM
Alexis .... I feel thrilled reading your beautiful words of encouragement ! Thanks a lot !
Date: 2/27/2022 5:56:00 AM
Another wonderful write from your talented pen dear Valsa... many inspiring lines... out of which my fav are "dart through the panorama of cerulean blue and fly high into regions, unchartered and new... "... " drink from the goblet of conciliating love"... so beautiful... Congrats on your much deserving POTD honor... Hugs... ~ Ani
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:13:00 PM
My computer being very slow, I couldn't thank you in time . Much gratitude young friend !
Date: 2/27/2022 5:50:00 AM
I gotta go back to bed and "reawaken" just to try this....magnificent Valsa.
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Date: 2/27/2022 8:22:00 AM
That will be a rewarding attempt John ! Try it and enjoy the result.. :) Thanks a lot John
Date: 2/27/2022 5:13:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Valsa. Enjoy your day.
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Date: 2/27/2022 8:20:00 AM
Thanks a lot Vijay !
Date: 2/27/2022 3:48:00 AM
Congratulations on having this brilliant poem honored for POTD my friend. Have a great week Valsa. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 2/28/2022 9:30:00 PM
Thank you so much Connie ! Sorry for the late response as I missed seeing this !
Date: 2/27/2022 3:18:00 AM
Simply awesome in thoughts and words. Congrats on well deserved Potd
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Date: 2/28/2022 9:29:00 PM
Thank you very much dear friend... Rama. Missed seeing this !
Date: 2/27/2022 1:46:00 AM
Valsa, beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
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Date: 2/27/2022 10:14:00 PM
Thank you much great poetess ! Warm Regards!
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