Valsa George Poet Free verse

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September.13.2023

Expedition Word Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Constance La France

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Expedition

"Life is an expedition to unknown territories. Adverse winds may veer round and the calm may be disrupted any time, but don't lose hope and pull on" ~ By Poet

Leaving the sheltered confines of the past 
We embarked on an expedition, fresh and new,
With the present volume and its contents closed down
To open another and pore over its pages anew.
Everything was calm and still as we set out,
Except the pain of being cast loose from our anchorage
Over the swelling magnitude, we sailed past,
To alight into the novelties of another world.

On the bosom of a tranquil sea, with fleecy clouds above
We moved on to realms, fanciful and new,
And continued to sail over the lolling waters,
Gazing at the finny herds in undulating waves.
But sudden was the turn of wind and weather.
The waves rose to mountain heights.
Thunders bellowed over the wild waters.
And the sea into an aggressive fiend turned.

The billows lashed and crashed over the rocks.
All around was the booming sound of rushing waves.
Flashes of lightning left rents in engulfing gloom,
And the ship, adrift in the roaring currents.
At a point when it was about to drown
The tempest subsided; the sky turned clear.
What Providence has saved us from our peril? 
We keep wondering now and ever!

Knowing that tempests will again strike,
And our vessel will be rocked hither and thither,
Now, with greater caution in every move,
With the riggings once more fastened tight,  
And with the blue line of a cherished past,
Receding quickly away like a cloud in the horizon,
We continue our expedition, braving the waves,
And sail past to regions far and unknown!

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Constance La France September 24, 2023 at 7:10 AM Valsa, excellent, congratulations on your win in my contest, I love your poem, the image and quote, well done. Valsa George September 24, 2023 at 10:24 PM Thanks a lot dear Constance for the great recognition you have given to my poem

Sotto Poet September 14, 2023 at 9:26 AM Valsa, your poetry is a breathtaking masterpiece that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the world of literature. Every line of this poem is teeming with vibrant metaphors that bring a new level of richness and depth to your words. You have masterfully captured the essence of profound wisdom and explored the vast expanse of philosophy with such eloquence. Your choice of phrases and wordplay is nothing short of extraordinary, creating a mesmerizing rhythmic flow that carries the reader through a journey of pure poetic bliss.

Hiya Sharma September 12, 2023 at 11:02 PM Dearest Valsa, this is truly a majestic and brilliant take for the contest. You've absolutely nailed every aspect of poetic richness, be it the depth, wisdom, philosophical spectrum, phraseology, wordplay, rhythmic flow, imagery and the way of conveying emotions. I definitely agree with SV that this was write held my heart intrigued throughout and I'm absolutely in awe of the message that this conveys. Life is an expedition, so discrete, but we can sail only if we know the art of wayfinding!

Speaks Volumes September 12, 2023 at 10:53 PM Valsa you instill an excitement into your poem that had my heart beating as I read. The pending danger, was so well reported in your poem, and the relief to be safe could be felt. Well done my friend, this is a remarkable poem. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Best wishes