Valsa George Poet Free verse

Friendship

Friendship – a seamless sky,
     far too complex to gauge or delve.
At times like the early rays of morn,
    it fills one with joy.
At times like a gentle breeze, 
    it cuddles and cossets.
At times like dark clouds,
    it overcasts the mind.

At times it comes blowing like a gale,
    sweeping us off our feet.
At times it sprouts like a seedling,
    growing out into a tree, giving shade.
It blossoms like a Night Queen, 
    diffusing in the air, a heady scent.

At times like the plaintive notes from a flute,
    it saddens the soul.
Like a rainbow it may swiftly vanish,
    or remain like a beacon,
    guiding us when storms rage. 

In darkness, it burns like a candle.
In loneliness, a sweet presence.

At times so silent
At times so very eloquent
Finally like an unfinished tale,
A fond memory,
A lingering scent
Like the life sustaining breath 
It remains…..!

August.2. 2022

~ Placed First~

Resubmitted for Brian Strand No. 1199 Poetry Contest

Friendship Poetry Contest
Sponsor – Beata Augustin

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Sam Kauffman March 20, 2023 at 1:38 PM Dearest Valsa, your poem covers the breadth and scope of friendship "at times!" It is so emotive, joyful - at times - pensive - at times - "a life sustaining breath!" As always, so beautifully crafted. Each line expresses a jeweled facet of friendship! Simply awesome! Congratulations and blessings for you bless many with your friendship at all times.

Kabutha Paul Hempstone March 18, 2023 at 11:59 PM Your poem aptly captures the intricacies of friendship. With vivid imagery and figurative language, it conveys the varied emotions that come with this relationship. From joy to sadness and comfort to guidance, it touches on the many facets of friendship. Well done!

Ann Peck March 18, 2023 at 5:09 PM Congratulations, Valsa! A beautiful poem of friendship.

Len Gasun August 19, 2022 at 5:09 AM A very beautiful friendship poem described wonderfully and creatively in every line from the first to the last. So great. Congratulations on your well-deserved shining win my dear friend! Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your writings. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith August 9, 2022 at 10:52 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write on "Friendship." Have a fun/blessed day.......................

Christuraj Alex August 9, 2022 at 5:19 AM "seamless sky", with so many complexities and paradoxes, yet, "Like the life sustaining breath It remains" - So beautifully written. Congratulations!

Beata Agustin August 8, 2022 at 9:29 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, joyously celebrating "International Friendship Day." God bless you. (Hi, my family name is Agustin). Valsa George August 8, 2022 at 9:40 PM Thanks a lot Beata....for awarding a first place to my poem! Sorry, I have made a mistake with your name again ! Augustin is a common name here. So I didn't notice it was Agustin where 'u' is missing after 'A'. I shall be careful, hereafter! Stay blessed !

Sotto Poet August 6, 2022 at 3:22 PM A truly lovely recollection! Valsa, your description of the characteristics of friendships offers a wealth of insight. I appreciated the variety of your poetry as well as the superb portrayals of kinship and its various sides. Best for a win

Bill Baker August 5, 2022 at 4:51 PM I liked the diversity in your verses and the excellent descriptions of friendship and many of its facets. Thanks for sharing this excellent contest entry with us, Valsa, it should do well in the contest. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paul Callus August 5, 2022 at 9:59 AM Your take on friendship is "so very eloquent" Valsa! You have used free verse with the ability of a veteran writer. Comparisons, imagery, and fluent /clear vocabulary come to the fore. a fav for me ~Best regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 4, 2022 at 4:40 PM Wow! Your friendship poem is a gem with brilliant imageries. Love the way you have weaved a free verse with a unique format. Win big, Dear Valsa.

Andrea Dietrich August 3, 2022 at 5:03 PM wow, you used such elegant imagery for your friendship poem. WELL done. Valsa George August 4, 2022 at 2:26 AM Thanks a lot for your kind encouragement ! It matters much to me.

Vijay Pandit August 3, 2022 at 6:29 AM A fond memory indeed! Much to gleam here from the attributes of friendships you convey, Valsa. In darkness, it burns like a candle. In loneliness, a sweet presence--so well said! Valsa George August 4, 2022 at 2:25 AM Yes, friends light our paths and add zest to our lives ! Thanks a lot Vijay !

Victor Buhagiar August 3, 2022 at 6:28 AM Friendship will always be an enigma. Times that are good, times that are bad. But let us hope goodness prevails. Hugs. Valsa George August 4, 2022 at 2:21 AM Sometimes a close friend can turn a thorn in the flesh, sometimes a balm soothing all our aches. But without friends and friendship, life will be so barren ! Thanks a lot Victor !