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POTD

Arise, Oh Heart

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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Gasun Avatar
December 25, 2022 at 11:13 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
Romios Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM
Lovely, Valsa Congratulations you speak to universal life. This is a day to celebrate.))) Panagiota
George Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 9:27 PM
Much gratitude to you Panagiota ! Have a great week ahead !
Gorelick Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Liberating as if I were shedding my mortal coil and floating off into eternal bliss. Congratulations on the POTD! Robert
George Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 9:26 PM
Thank you so much Robert ! Enjoyed your lovely comment which itself is great poetry .....
Anaya Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 7:18 AM
I wanted to congratulate you on your POTD... I so admire your voice Valsa, I enjoy your poetry!
George Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 7:35 AM
Thanks a lot Anaya.... ! It is a pleasure to know that you enjoy my poetry ! Love and blessings !
Seeker Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Deep inspirational words of wisdom indeed, Valsa! Congrats on POTD!
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Thank you very much Seeker friend ! You have aptly chosen your name !
Brown Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 4:57 PM
Congratulation, my dear friend, Valsa, for the well-deserved honor of POTD! This was well chosen. Hugs ~ Debra
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Thank you so much dear Debra ! You never cease to be encouraging .... ! Stay blessed !
Tor Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations Valsa, well deserved...
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:51 PM
Thanks a lot Michael !
Hankins Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Lovely work with an incredibly appropriate message for these days. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Valse.
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:50 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 !
Nicole Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 12:17 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
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:47 PM
Glad my poem has touched you Brandy ! I so loved your comment ! Thanks a lot ! Hugs and blessings !
Trifiatis Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 11:56 AM
Congratulation, my dear friend, Valsa, for the well-deserved honor of POTD! Blessings!
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Thank you very much Demetrios for stopping by to congratulate me !
Wolf Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 8:46 AM
Here is a 'hearty' congrats, Valsa, 'arising' from me to you on POTD! May only good things come your way! :) Gershon
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Even in your comments, there is a Gershon touch ! Thanks a lot friend !
Kitchin Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 8:41 AM
Wonderfully penned Valsa, congratulations on POTD!
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Thanks a lot Tania !
Lawrence Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 8:20 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 :)
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Thank you Susan for your analytical comment ! Your words have immensely delighted me ! Stay blessed ! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 7:45 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...................
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:04 PM
Thanks a lot Paula.... ! My computer being slow, I find it difficult to thank you....! Warm Regards
Sands Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations for POTD Valsa. Enjoy :)
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:05 PM
Thank you very much Heidi....
Calasibetta Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! Our world would be a better place if all listened to the wisdom of our hearts! Blessings, Paulette
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Thanks a lot Paulette ! Love and Regards
Andresen Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:19 AM
- Glad I visited this page today ... love it ... congratulations so much on your p.o.t.d. ... well deserved, Valsa :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:07 PM
You were not seen for long ! Hope you are fine ! Thank you so much !
Kyser Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:14 AM
Well done! Images of Lazarus come to mind in the first stanza
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:10 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'
Y. Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:07 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
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Alexis .... I feel thrilled reading your beautiful words of encouragement ! Thanks a lot !
Jayasankar Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 5:56 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
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:13 PM
My computer being very slow, I couldn't thank you in time . Much gratitude young friend !
Lawless Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 5:50 AM
I gotta go back to bed and "reawaken" just to try this....magnificent Valsa.
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 8:22 AM
That will be a rewarding attempt John ! Try it and enjoy the result.. :) Thanks a lot John
Pandit Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 5:13 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Valsa. Enjoy your day.
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 8:20 AM
Thanks a lot Vijay !
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Congratulations on having this brilliant poem honored for POTD my friend. Have a great week Valsa. Blessings xxoo
George Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Thank you so much Connie ! Sorry for the late response as I missed seeing this !
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 3:18 AM
Simply awesome in thoughts and words. Congrats on well deserved Potd
George Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Thank you very much dear friend... Rama. Missed seeing this !
La France Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 1:46 AM
Valsa, beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
George Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 10:14 PM
Thank you much great poetess ! Warm Regards!
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