Valsa George Poet Verse

Desert

The wide stretch,
dry and sterile
lay vast
before our eyes.
In the moonlit night,
it glowed white.
We felt,
as if lost,
in a
land abstruse.
Fury masked
before us so calm!
Here's an uncanny song
heard,
only in silence!


Dec.11.2022

Writing Challenge – Yalto Form Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Constance La France

~ Placed Third~

Entered For Brian Strand's Contest

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Sam Kauffman December 14, 2022 at 1:20 PM Valsa, your desert is filled with life and the "uncanny song heard only in silence." Every word of your Yalto is perfectly placed and highlights the artistry of your pen and your creativity! Congratulations on your win dear friend. Hugs and blessings of sweet serenity that an experience in the desert can bring!

JC Brul December 13, 2022 at 10:58 PM So much said in few words! Congratulations dear friend.

Sara Kendrick December 13, 2022 at 6:53 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I think you have reached the heights. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Harry Horsman December 11, 2022 at 9:43 PM Wow, amazing poetry, love the ending. Valsa.

Joanna Daniel December 11, 2022 at 9:37 PM Very interesting, Valsa:)

Andrea Dietrich December 11, 2022 at 8:26 PM love this, Valsa!

I Am Anaya December 11, 2022 at 6:25 PM Silence in the desert, so dramatic Valsa. Interesting form. BOL

Victor Buhagiar December 11, 2022 at 12:13 PM Pity we ruin our planet.

Anselmo Boles December 11, 2022 at 8:56 AM Some of the most desolate places on the planet glow with such beauty, alas, beauty that most of us neglect. This poem should awaken blurred senses! Happy Holidays Valsa!...ab

Susan Lawrence December 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM Silence speaks and the desert is an amazing place to hear nature’s songs and receive words that touch the heart . Visual and deep dear Valsa. Hugs and all good wishes to you and yours for a healthy happy holiday season . Susan :)

Vijay Pandit December 11, 2022 at 5:52 AM A lovely write, Valsa. I hear that song through your words. Best to you.

Karen Jones December 11, 2022 at 1:41 AM This one is interesting and makes me ponder at the deserts silent beauty. I like this poem.