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July- 10- 2025
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Confronting Shadows- POTD

On a dusky evening long time ago, When shadows huddled at every corner, When rain had gone and birds had roosted, You held me close and whispered in my ear; “In your eyes I see, the blue of the sky, In your soul, you hold the depth of the seas, Love swells, like tides on rise, My life, I vow, by Jove, never to part” Your voice, like a tremulous rivulet gurgled, We stood staring at each other in a warm embrace. With passion sweet, your eyes glowed. Like a blue lagoon, they were deep and peaceful. On your dimpled cheek, a kiss I planted, A gesture warm with abiding love. Crisscross lain as warp and weft, We hoped to weave the garb of life. Words and deeds that served as balm to the soul! Still, they repeat, gushing a flurry of thoughts, But alas! To a far unknown land you fled, ‘From whose bourn, no traveler returns’, My life has moldered and mildew grown, Where my Love! Whither have you gone? Who bid you slink into death’s secret hide? Why left me to languish in a world of shadows? Seasons roll and years glide, Youth has withered and memory fails, Now I wander through a dim shadowy world. I feel so trapped and lonely, as twilight grips. Like embers flickering low, yet stocked by the breath of fire, I hope, we shall meet one day at the Golden gate, Where no shadows shall lurk and time shall stay eternal And silence sparks the language, the ears want to hear. _______ _____________ _______ When rain is gone and sky gets clear, When night turns deeper and silence creeps, I transverse back to that dusky eve, To retrieve those moments, I sadly cherish!
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Date: 7/20/2025 12:43:00 PM
Oh, Dear Valsa, this is so hauntingly beautiful, and so sad. Congratulations on POTD and top win!
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Date: 7/19/2025 11:59:00 PM
Sincere congratulations dear Valsa on your top win and POD with a lovely poem expressing deep feel of the heart with a sweet flow. Particularly appreciated the penultimate verse. Wish you a wonderful day.
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Date: 7/19/2025 6:17:00 PM
Congratsnon top win, Valsa!
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Date: 7/19/2025 9:36:00 PM
Thank you so much Kim.
Date: 7/19/2025 4:35:00 PM
Valsa, heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this exceptional poem. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Congrats also on your well-deserved POTD win!
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Date: 7/19/2025 9:34:00 PM
You have always a sweet surprise for me dear Edward. So far it has ever been a pleasure for me, taking part in your contest. Thank you so much for this top placement.
Date: 7/19/2025 8:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. What a wonderful write. Love the ending... I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win.............
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Date: 7/19/2025 9:36:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Paula. I too had a similar problem. My computer has been dead slow for a couple of days. Have a happy Sunday. Love and hugs!
Date: 7/14/2025 2:04:00 PM
congrats on your POTD, dear Valsa! I love the subtle and nostalgic voice. Your words resonated with me. hugs, Sara Baker
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Date: 7/14/2025 9:48:00 PM
Oh dear Sara, I am so happy to see you back on Poetry Soup after an interim break. Thanks a lot for your comment and welcome back!
Date: 7/14/2025 3:55:00 AM
Dear Valsa, looks like i'm late to the party for your outstanding POTD, However please accept my belated congratulations on this beauty. What a tender, soul-stirring piece... It flows like a quiet evening breeze—nostalgic, reflective, and deeply human...Hugs
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Date: 7/14/2025 9:46:00 PM
It doesn't matter at all. Glad that you have read my poem and have commented on it in your sweet highly encouraging style. Thanks a lot dear friend.
Date: 7/13/2025 10:37:00 AM
Congrats on POTD! …With passion sweet, your eyes glowed. Like a blue lagoon, they were deep and peaceful.
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Date: 7/14/2025 9:43:00 PM
Thanks a lot dear Kim. Have a great week ahead!
Date: 7/12/2025 9:37:00 PM
Just gorgeous! Love this. God bless you and Congratulations on POTD. love, Gina
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:39:00 AM
Dear Regina, thanks a lot for your congratulations and blessings. Hope your Husband is back to normal health. Prayers!
Date: 7/12/2025 9:33:00 PM
A beautifully written poem, Valsa, certainly worthy of this POTD honor. Congratulations my dear friend! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Your poem told well the romantic side of love loss and the pain of remembrance of past love. It could well be anyone that has loved and lost someone or something that meant everything to them. I could feel your pain and the anguish the memory still brings to you. I have experienced this kind of loss and wish it upon no one. Hugs, Bill
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:37:00 AM
Dear Bill, sweet friend, your encouragement and warm words are much appreciated. Glad to see you becoming once more active on Poetry Soup as before.
Date: 7/12/2025 3:59:00 PM
Dearest Valsa, as time travels along and memories linger, the heart will always hold moments close. The tender, beautiful and sweet, even the ones that bring a tear. The emotions within caress gently around me. Sending soft hugs your way, as these moments are remembered and shared through Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:35:00 AM
Dear Brandy, you have entered into the soul of my poem. Thanks a lot for your lovely words. Your comments are never bland, they breathe life. Thanks once again.
Date: 7/12/2025 2:52:00 PM
There’s a quiet resilience here--longing that refuses to harden into bitterness. That quality of "adaptability through ache" is deeply in line with your poetic sensibility, Valsa. A beautiful piece. Enjoy your POTD success.
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:31:00 AM
Thanks a lot dear poet Mickey for your visit to my page and for your Congratulations!
Date: 7/12/2025 1:36:00 PM
Wonderful Valsa. Enjoy your special day
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:29:00 AM
Thank you so much dear Tom.
Date: 7/12/2025 11:29:00 AM
When love was ripe and young Sweetest Valsa love is blue and awaits the golden gates! Romantic love is cumulus Congratulations on a most deserving POTD! Enjoy~ Xhugs
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:29:00 AM
Dear Anaya. Thanks a lot for your lovely words. Love can have unexpected twists. You look very sweet in your profile picture, in your frilled hat.
Date: 7/12/2025 10:38:00 AM
A moving love story/poem Valsa, congratulations on having received poem of the day… Beryl
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:23:00 AM
Dear Beryl, glad you feel my poem is moving. Thanks a lot.
Date: 7/12/2025 9:31:00 AM
Emotionally warming dear Valsa. Your tale-telling is strong and inviting. Congratulations for your POTD! :)
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:22:00 AM
Dear Linda, thank you so much for your warm words of appreciation.
Date: 7/12/2025 9:19:00 AM
I love the last stanza
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Valsa George
Date: 7/13/2025 5:21:00 AM
Thanks a lot dear Eve. Stay Blessed.
Date: 7/12/2025 7:14:00 AM
Back with congrats on your well deserved potd! Keep shining always sweet valsa! Sending you light always
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Date: 7/15/2025 12:06:00 AM
Thanks a lot dear friend for your gracious second visit with congratulations!
Date: 7/12/2025 6:58:00 AM
Dear Valsa, Back with a big congratulations on such a wonderful poem. Summer Blessings, My Dear Valsa, Daniel
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:18:00 AM
Dear Daniel, thank you so much for finding time to visit my page once more and congratulate me.
Date: 7/12/2025 6:38:00 AM
Valsa, a beautiful poem. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:16:00 AM
Dear Tania, much gratitude to you. Have a happy Sunday!
Date: 7/12/2025 6:35:00 AM
- Congratulations, Valsa :) - hugs
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Date: 7/13/2025 5:15:00 AM
Thank you so much dear Anne for your second visit and congratulations.
Date: 7/12/2025 6:09:00 AM
I enjoy your poem. The deep yearnings resonate to my ears. Congratulations on POTD..
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Date: 7/12/2025 6:33:00 AM
Much gratitude to you dear Hilda. Have a great weekend.
Date: 7/12/2025 5:17:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, dear Valsa. Enjoy your special day, brilliant poem:)
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Date: 7/12/2025 6:32:00 AM
Dear Anne, thanks a lot for your visit to my page and for your encouragement.
Date: 7/12/2025 4:53:00 AM
Valsa, your beautiful words offer such moving plea, surely your wish will be granted! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD honors xxoo
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Date: 7/12/2025 6:31:00 AM
Dear Mike, thank you so much for your warm words of appreciation.
Date: 7/12/2025 2:49:00 AM
such a moving piece Valsa, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/12/2025 6:29:00 AM
Dear Jan, our humorous friend, thanks a lot for your kind words. Love and hugs.
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