Valsa George Poet Rhyme

Bubble of Illusion

I kept chasing after name and fame
From far it looked a flickering flame
Sending out beams of light
Illumining my tenebrous night
Over the sand dunes and the arid desert
I walked looking for its source, alert

I was plagued by an insatiable thirst
I thought I was unquestionably right
More often ruled by greed and pride,
To worldly things my thoughts were tied
But as trials kept chasing me one after another
And problems of life came in queue to smother
I found, after all, I was chasing an illusion
That was leading me gradually to delusion

In course of life, learnt I had to kill my ego
All vain longings clutching me, I had to throw
Bubbles of illusion burst within me
From inglorious thoughts I made myself free

When from me was erased, ego’s glaring blots
Love came to stay and peace lodged in my thoughts

May.11.2022
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Mark Koplin May 21, 2022 at 2:49 PM Beautiful poem, congratulations on your win!

Paula Goldsmith May 21, 2022 at 8:09 AM Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win...........

Suzette Richards May 20, 2022 at 8:34 PM I enjoyed this very much, Valsa. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Valsa George May 20, 2022 at 9:38 PM Thank you so much Suzette. Also thanks for your kind visit to my page

Unseeking Seeker May 20, 2022 at 8:08 PM Beautiful! Congrats on your win, Valsa and thanks for sharing this sublime verse with us all Valsa George May 20, 2022 at 9:37 PM It is I who have to thank you ! I am happy for the recognition you have given me. Much gratitude to you great poet friend !

I Am Anaya May 11, 2022 at 8:39 PM Once we free ourselves from illusion, we're disillusioned...I think of Gandi. I love the moral to your story... although I quote the Buddha... Hope you win Valsa! Valsa George May 12, 2022 at 7:10 AM Thanks a lot Anaya.... Glad you are familiar with Gandhi and Buddha philosophies .....

Gordon Mcconnell May 11, 2022 at 1:47 PM Lovely penning Valsa with great imagery and insightfulness too. Blessings always,Gordon Valsa George May 12, 2022 at 7:08 AM Thanks a lot dear Gordon. May God bless you

Gershon Wolf May 11, 2022 at 11:16 AM You've captured it well, Valsa. It's a real bubble. I've known a few people who have succumbed to it, and the transformation is remarkable. Kudos, Gershon Valsa George May 12, 2022 at 7:08 AM Thanks a lot dear Gershon !

Rico Leffanta May 11, 2022 at 9:56 AM Notice how much people enjoy bursting bubble wrap bubbles? Ah, the peace when it ends! Enjoyed! Aloha! Valsa George May 12, 2022 at 7:07 AM Bursting bubbles is enjoyable in its literal sense , but is it so in its figurative sense? However bubbles of illusion need to be burst! Thank you Rico

Sotto Poet May 11, 2022 at 6:27 AM Enjoyed reading your masterpiece, my friend! Valsa. The imagery that flows throughout your well-crafted poem is really amazing. Your writing is bewitched by the alliteration and the out-of-the-ordinary diction you used. There is serenity and no place for conceit or vanity in the investigation of notions that are beyond the realm of the usual. My friend, you are on a path to awareness. Valsa George May 11, 2022 at 8:56 AM When my simple poem is called a masterpiece, by a poet of your stature, I should have touched cloud nine. But I know my limitations.... my diction is quite ordinary ! However I am so happy with your uplifting comment and remain in deep gratitude to you, dear poet friend!

Victor Buhagiar May 11, 2022 at 5:20 AM Perhaps that is why I am always worried. Too many earthly things on my mind. Burst the bubble. Valsa George May 11, 2022 at 8:52 AM Never let worldly preoccupations steal all your time. Relax and find peace within. I know it is easily said, but hard to be practiced. Thanks dear friend !

Vijay Pandit May 11, 2022 at 5:00 AM Exploration beyond the ordinary thoughts, Valsa--where there is peace--- and pride and ego have no home. A journey to enlightenment my friend. Valsa George May 11, 2022 at 8:49 AM Thank you so much dear Vijay !