Grant Me These Wishes

Make me a flower delicate and sweet, 
spewing fragrance into the blowing breeze .
Make me a violin from whose strings 
melody flows to soothe the ailing nerves .
Make me a rain cloud sailing over the breadth 
and length of the skies showering cooling droplets  
on to the thirsting mouth of the Earth.

Make me a lamp shedding beams of light
dissipating darkness from the mazy depths of gloom .
Make me a vessel full with love to pour out 
into all the empty pitchers.
Make me a yacht with sails filled by the wind
that I can ferry the sinking souls to safer shores of life.

Let every atom of my being throb with Thy filling love
Let it spring forth in jets to form the gushing stream
Let many drink from that fountain and taste
the sweetness of Thy nourishing love
Let the land be watered, let the dirt be cleansed
Let the Earth wear a celestial charm 
Let the plants celebrate the carnival of colors

In my basket shall I gather many a fragrant bloom
to be offered at your feet with love
and remain squatted in Thy presence ,
not losing in the pageant of this transient life. 

Winter Wishes Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Chantelle Ann Cooke

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 12/29/2021 6:39:00 PM
I enjoyed this poem, "In my basket shall I gather many a fragrant bloom to be offered at your feet with love". Those are beautiful words. Nicely written..Debra
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Date: 12/7/2021 7:23:00 PM
With wondrous wishes like these, life should flow and flutter like a gentle breeze. ~ Gershon
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Valsa George
Date: 12/7/2021 7:57:00 PM
We need some breeze, especially when the days become humid ! :) :) Thanks a lot Gershon for your sweet words !
Date: 12/7/2021 3:34:00 PM
oh my, I think I am seeing one of the winners. If this were in my own contest, for sure it would be a winner. FAVE
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Valsa George
Date: 12/7/2021 7:55:00 PM
So sweet of you Andrea to say so. I take part in some contests for the fun of it ! Losing in the contest never leaves me unhappy or less spirited ! I admire your poetic faculties...
Date: 12/7/2021 10:57:00 AM
Alas, even the best wishes are blown away, but yours are certainly worth remembering! Aloha!
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Valsa George
Date: 12/7/2021 7:52:00 PM
Happy to hear it ! Like chaff, let some fly away, if a few grains remain! Thank you Rico....
Date: 12/7/2021 6:07:00 AM
Your wishes are divine my friend. Wisdom of a sage flows throughout this stream of life you invoked in this solemn prayer. May all your wishes come true, Valsa--now and always. Your pen is gifted.
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Valsa George
Date: 12/7/2021 7:50:00 PM
Some times very noble thoughts rule me.... ! Don't know how far I strive to be what I wish ! Much grateful for your steady encouragement, Vijay ! Stay happy and blessed !
Date: 12/6/2021 10:51:00 PM
A masterpiece that deserves great praise. Your wishes should be granted as they make man more human. Your are well inspired and have a great insight on human frailties. Best for a win, my friend. Blessings.
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Valsa George
Date: 12/7/2021 7:46:00 PM
Victor, you are very encouraging ! If you find my poem inspirational, I am so happy !Thank you for your kind words
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