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March.17. 2024

Ethereal Lanterns Poetry Contest

Sponsor Ink Empress

How I wish to renew and set my life in order. In this season, I wish to make life’s dimensions broader I am eager to cast my past behind and embrace a new way. In whatever I do, let my conscience have the final say. As I grow in age, I have learned more than ever, That things I once deemed precious are no more dear. What I hoarded in a lifetime does not provide The happiness I sought or made me feel secure inside. How much I reached out to others when needed, Is the criterion of how I have succeeded, Also, how sincerely I dedicate my soul and heart, To alleviate another’s suffering is what sets me apart. If I can go the extra mile to show that I care, That is more important than all my prayer. Our mind and heart should seek the inner light, So that our spirits with a new glow shall ignite I want all my grievances to vanish with the dark of night, And get the grace to greet the advent of a new dawn with delight. Let the gentle whispers of the season lead us to realize, The beauty and depth inherent in life’s unseen ties. Like ethereal lamps, let our lives send out light, Illuminating dark spaces and making the world bright. Within each of us lies potentials manifold, A rainbow of celestial hues waiting to unfold.

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Ink Empress

Date: 4/8/2024 2:27:00 AM

Dear valsa, I felt like you took a walk through my mind, and really did grasp what i would be feeling too, and so would others, resonate with your words, as they are sincere emotions and depicts longing to follow the light amidst all the darkness etc that may dwell around, I absolutely love the seamless flow of your words as always and also how youv written “ How much I reached out to others when needed, Is the criterion of how I have succeeded” this world definitely needs more souls like you, kind and compassionate plus caring. The ending too hits home for me. Pleasure reading this! Congratulations on your well deserved win, fave it is

Valsa George
Date: 4/9/2024 5:13:00 AM

So glad to know that similar thoughts fleet through your mind too. Dear Empress, you are a lovely soul. Though you reign over this site as an empress, you have the most encouraging words for all of us. It is a very rare quality found only in a few. You have always enhanced my confidence. May you ascend the rungs in the ladder of success one by one and become a poet of wider acclaim. Thank you so much for the uplifting comment and kind words.

Tonye George
Date: 4/8/2024 5:38:00 AM

Back to congratulate you dear Valsa.

Tonye George

Date: 3/20/2024 12:49:00 PM

Very lovely one friend. It resonated directly with my soul. Felt like you were speaking to a lot.

Valsa George
Date: 3/22/2024 2:35:00 AM

Thanks a lot dear Tonye! Have a great weekend.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/19/2024 10:08:00 AM

"Like ethereal lamps, let our lives send out light." Just one of your amazing lines filled with bold images that share your journey of life, dearest Valsa. Not only is your poem filled with your hallmark stunning imagery but it overflows with your wisdom gathered through each day of your life like eternal blooming flowers. Best wishes for a win, dear friend. Your words have blessed my day and I send blessings back to you!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/17/2024 5:17:00 PM

exquisite in detail--imagery, rhyme scheme, and imagery. What a delightful read your poem was for me. Your spirit of renewal flows and I found myself wanting much of what you do. I especially liked: Within each of us lies potentials manifold, A rainbow of celestial hues waiting to unfold. We are all a promise, a possibility. Best wishes with the contest, dear Valsa. I think this poem is a winner! Have a splendid evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 3/17/2024 10:33:00 AM

autiful spiritual poem. It will be worthwhile to follow your lead in life.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/17/2024 8:28:00 AM

This is beautiful.you wesnt all out with so many stanzas. For some reason I thought she said just one. I will have to recheck that.

Silent One

Date: 3/17/2024 6:58:00 AM

Hey Valsa.. Your poem beautifully encapsulates the essence of renewal and personal growth, expressing a heartfelt desire to embrace change and lead a more meaningful life. The opening lines convey a sincere longing to leave the past behind and embark on a journey of self-improvement and discovery. The imagery of casting aside old burdens and embracing new possibilities evokes a sense of optimism and determination... reflects on the lessons learned with age, recognizing that true happiness and fulfillment cannot be found in material possessions but in genuine connections and acts of kindness towards others. This sentiment is expressed poignantly through lines such as "What I hoarded in a lifetime does not provide/The happiness I sought or made me feel secure inside."