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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 Placed First Bubble of Illusion Poetry Contest Sponsor –Unseeking Seeker

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Mark Koplin

Date: 5/21/2022 2:49:00 PM

Beautiful poem, congratulations on your win!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/21/2022 8:09:00 AM

Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win...........

Suzette Richards

Date: 5/20/2022 8:34:00 PM

I enjoyed this very much, Valsa. Congratulations on your 1st place win.

Valsa George
Date: 5/20/2022 9:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Suzette. Also thanks for your kind visit to my page

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/20/2022 8:08:00 PM

Beautiful! Congrats on your win, Valsa and thanks for sharing this sublime verse with us all

Valsa George
Date: 5/20/2022 9:37:00 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

Date: 5/11/2022 8:39:00 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
Date: 5/12/2022 7:10:00 AM

Thanks a lot Anaya.... Glad you are familiar with Gandhi and Buddha philosophies .....

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/11/2022 1:47:00 PM

Lovely penning Valsa with great imagery and insightfulness too. Blessings always,Gordon

Valsa George
Date: 5/12/2022 7:08:00 AM

Thanks a lot dear Gordon. May God bless you

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/11/2022 11:16:00 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
Date: 5/12/2022 7:08:00 AM

Thanks a lot dear Gershon !

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/11/2022 9:56:00 AM

Notice how much people enjoy bursting bubble wrap bubbles? Ah, the peace when it ends! Enjoyed! Aloha!

Valsa George
Date: 5/12/2022 7:07:00 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

Date: 5/11/2022 6:27:00 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
Date: 5/11/2022 8:56:00 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

Date: 5/11/2022 5:20:00 AM

Perhaps that is why I am always worried. Too many earthly things on my mind. Burst the bubble.

Valsa George
Date: 5/11/2022 8:52:00 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

Date: 5/11/2022 5:00:00 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
Date: 5/11/2022 8:49:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Vijay !