Valsa George Poet Free verse

Chalice of the Night- Reality Or Illusion

Thirst! Thirst!
Scorching thirst!
What a terrible night!

From head to groin
From hip to tip,
Fire rages.
My entrails shriek and crackle,
As twigs in a forest fire.
My nostrils flare,
With the reeking smell of burnt flesh.
My tongue and gullet,
Melt like plastic on exposure to heat.
Like a hornbill,
I thirst for a drop of water.

Wow! Before me is poised a chalice,
Full to the brim
With scarlet, bubbling liquid
As elixir, suddenly lowered from Heaven!
Extending my hands to hold it
And drawing it close to lips
Oh! How I missed it by a whisker!

By what magic
By what vanishing trick
From my chalice of the night, 
The wine drained out
Leaving not even the lees

What terrible betrayal!
Its dry emptiness
Stared at me 
      
I felt myself gyrating in darkness
      
Was it a dream or an illusion?
Reality or fantasy?

21. Jan. 2022
The Chalice of Night Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Chantelle Ann Cooke

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Jennifer Proxenos January 23, 2022 at 5:53 AM What an intense poem, really stupendous, I see remarkable poetic talent in this write Valsa. Hugs and blessings, Jennfer.

Kim Rodrigues January 21, 2022 at 5:52 PM Your imagination creates a tortured image, where not even a drop of hope is left. Wow! Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 8:41 PM True.... badly betrayed with no hope left ! Thanks Kim.

Anselmo Boles January 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM I can feel one's angst and total desperation to get out of this nightmarish scenario! Some people might have even experienced a dream to this degree in real life. It's powerful and beautifully penned Valsa!...ab **Just a footnote: I've been to Cochin several times and have seen these very unusual and interesting large fishing nets set up right on the shore. Real interesting and unique.*** Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 8:40 PM It is nice to know that you have been to our land many a time... ! Did you come as a tourist or with some other purpose....? Glad that you enjoyed the fishing here. Thanks for your great comment !

Debra L Brown January 21, 2022 at 1:55 PM Valsa, This poem excels in evoking strong feelings. Enjoyed. Blessings ~ Debra Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 8:34 PM Debra... very nice of you ! Thanks for your comment and blessings !

Rico Leffanta January 21, 2022 at 10:07 AM Perhaps you were Shakespeare's muse in a previous life? Enjoyed! Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 8:33 PM Who knows.....!! :) This is indeed a great compliment ! Thanks a lot Rico....

Sotto Poet January 21, 2022 at 5:38 AM Valsa, This is an incredible poem, and I enjoy it. Following a period of great suffering, you found yourself on the path to inspiration. It hits a personal chord with me. Please accept my warmest regards. Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 8:31 PM Thanks a lot Lasaad for your great words ! I am so glad you enjoyed it !

Vijay Pandit January 21, 2022 at 5:33 AM Dream or illusion does not matter--your imagery brings the chalice to fore in this splendidly emotive write. Heavenly power extending hand to quench a perturbed night. Wonderfully evoked, Valsa. Win BIG my friend. Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 8:20 PM Thank you so much Vijay ! To be frank.... I have no clear idea of what the Contest has meant by 'Chalice of Night' !

Victor Buhagiar January 21, 2022 at 2:08 AM For a moment I thought you were describing my last week's woes, but then you veered to the inspiration. Great ideas. Best for a win. Blessings. Valsa George January 21, 2022 at 2:41 AM Ha... ha ! So you underwent so much of distress last week. Hope you are back to full fitness... Thanks for your interesting comment dear friend .