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August- 27-2026

Lento Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Charles Messina


 

Geese in the Air- CM

Geese take off into the crystal bluish sky
These birds soar weightless in the air so high
Glide along with the murmuring wind
Slide over oceans leaving familiar territory behind


They cover miles with wind under their wings
Hey listen, their loud honking, like trumpet rings
Moving clouds oft shut them out from sight
Grooving, they give the feel of wispy dreams in flight.
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DiMino Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Thank you for the lift and seamless voyage. Beautiful flight!
Hind Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 11:46 AM
gorgeous, Valsa! love it
Canerdy Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Such a lovely poem, Valsa! Janice
Narain Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Nice poem with vivid imagery.
Godwin Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Lovely poem. I bet I have the same thing to share as Andrea via Soup Mail. Did u read her? If not, Soupy me. Your imagery is lovely, created a delightful view in my mind, loved the cloud play and I could hear them.
George Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Thanks a lot dear Cay Cay. So glad, three of my friends, Joanna, Andrea and now you have come to help me. I made some feasible changes.
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Very lovely , Valsa soupmail.
George Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Dear Andrea, thanks a lot for your soup mail.
Daniel Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Beautiful, Valsa, but for lento form, you have to rhyme the first words too...
George Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Thanks a lot Johanna for alerting me. My laptop is infected by virus. So everything has become so slow. Couldn't post another poem as typing on mobile is hard for me. So made an easy modification. .
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 2:14 PM
wishing you the best with this outstanding contest entry. Just this morning I was thinking about the wonder of geese in their migratory patterns.
One Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 7:46 AM
You have a wonderful way with words and have done so many different forms, you must be an expert in poetry now.. Geese are very clever birds and always fly as a flock... They stay together, take breaks together... great for team work... Love your idea for this.... Hope all is well with you my friend.. All the best...
Kendrick Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 5:47 AM
This one reads like a good contender for the contest to me, Valsa. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it. It won't be long now before the geese will come through going south and we will know here where I live that winter's colder air is approaching. Thank you for sharing this one with us. 👏✍️. Sara K.
Empress Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 4:03 AM
How beautiful and magical is this sweet valsa, your way with words, truly is just so very artistic, and vivid, I love so many lines here especially " Geese take off into crystal bluish sky They soar weightless in the air so high Skimming and swooping in the air" fantastic opening. Reading your lento, I am intrigued, and I am amazed and impressed by how seamlessly your words flow, it gives a very natural voice to your poem! I absolutely love this! Best wishes in the contest! New fave for me! Sending you light always
Poet Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 2:06 AM
This poem beautifully captures the grace and freedom of geese in flight. The imagery is vivid, and the verses flow smoothly, taking us along with the geese on their journey. The line about their honking being like trumpet rings is particularly striking! Great job on creating such an evocative piece, Valsa.
Sharma  Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Awwwn I felt absolutely weightless whilst reading your exquisite lento, my dear Valsa! The way the geese glide with their glinting wings in the wind, ahhh, and I could absolutely hear their trumpet sounds! I especially love that last line ~ "Yet, they leave the feel of wispy dreams in flight" how creative and impactful that is! I've been wanting to try this form too, sounds very interesting. Best of luck and warm wishes to you in the contest 💫🌙⭐ Huggssszzzz ❤️🧜‍♀️ 🧜🏻‍♀️ 🌹 🍁 ☁️
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