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Hold On

Take my hand, holding on tight.
Why fear when I am there?
Through blistering summer
and blizzards of winter,
feel my handclasp, don’t loosen your grip.
Scale the heights along with me....
Don’t look back, climb on and on!

July.29.2022

Short Verse Inspired by Pictures Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Lisa YY
No. of Words - 39

Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2022

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Connie Marcum Wong

August 11, 2022 at 11:43 PM

POTD and it won first place too! Congratulations Valsa on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 10, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Hello Valsa, he was giving her Congratulations on POTD. Hugs.

Christuraj Alex

August 10, 2022 at 3:53 AM

Great hope and trust given. True inspiration for anyone being helped. Congratulations!

August 6, 2022 at 9:42 AM

Dear Valsa, the tender strength of your inspiring pen lifts one up and beyond one's own feelings of limitation, obstacle or hardship showing the way to new heights of possibilities through shared perseverance and love. A potent gem that shines with many facets, my sweet friend. Congratulations for POTD honors. An wonderful choice of insightful beauty. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

August 8, 2022 at 10:54 PM

You appeared once again to light my soul in brilliance with your endearing comment ! Your words have added a special sheen to my heart and to my poem. Thank you so much sweet Susan !

August 1, 2022 at 9:33 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Valsa It was a inspiring poem filled with the power of trust. Thanks for sharing it with us. P.S. My computer internet went down Sat until today, right now. Sorry I missed this yesterday my friend. Hugs, Bill

August 1, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Thanks a lot dear friend Bill ! Don't worry.... as the saying goes- 'better late than never' ! :)

July 31, 2022 at 10:56 PM

This is a lovely poem. Congratulations on your POTD..

July 31, 2022 at 11:13 PM

Thank you so much Jeanette !

July 31, 2022 at 6:19 PM

"Why fear when I am there ?" A very comforting thought. Being there for someone, through it all- is agape love. Your words are beautiful and they curl softly around my heart. Congratulations Valsa, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

July 31, 2022 at 7:02 PM

It is a pleasure reading your comments Brandy ! I keep looking at what you write on other POTDs too ! Your comments are so analytical and beautifully worded. Thanks a lot ... Love and hugs !

Constance La France

July 31, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Valsa, lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance

July 31, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Thanks a lot dear Constance.... the great poet of this site !

July 31, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Valsa!!! Stalwartly tenacious. I've got you and you're secure with me. We'll hike the world together hand in hand! A good message ~Anaya

July 31, 2022 at 6:57 PM

So sweet of you Anaya ! Yes, I see in you a friend who will extend a helping hand ! Thanks a lot friend !

July 31, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Upward and onward, together! Congrats on POTD and BOL in the contest.

July 31, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Thanks a lot dear poet friend Jim !

July 31, 2022 at 10:12 AM

So lovely Valsa, I was meant to see this today as my husband is ill in hospital once again, I pray he will keep hold of my hand. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

July 31, 2022 at 6:53 PM

I am sorry to hear it dear friend ! He will come back healthy to hold your hand . My prayers and Best Wishes for a speedy recovery ! Thank you so much for finding time to read and congratulate me, Belle even in such emergency.....

Michelle Faulkner

July 31, 2022 at 10:12 AM

Through summer and winter, the highs and lows, you are there holding on, very inspiring, congratulations on potd!

July 31, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Thanks a lot Michelle for your sweet comment !

July 31, 2022 at 10:11 AM

Love the messages you have woven here dear Valsa . Powerful and inspiring. Big congratulations on POTD! Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

July 31, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Thank you so much Susan.... ! Your sweet comment matters to me much !

Paula Goldsmith

July 31, 2022 at 8:38 AM

Congratulations on your P.O.T.D. win. A wonderful write. We all need to "Hold On." Have a very blessed day/week..................

July 31, 2022 at 9:05 AM

Thank you so much for your never failing encouragement Paula !

July 31, 2022 at 8:38 AM

Holding on tight through thick and thin, Congrats on POTD Valsa

July 31, 2022 at 9:06 AM

Thank you so much dear encouraging friend ..... Have a great Sunday !

L Milton Hankins

July 31, 2022 at 8:24 AM

A lovely poem, Valsa. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.! Enjoy your day immensely.

July 31, 2022 at 9:04 AM

Thank you so much Milton. Your comment is much appreciated !

July 31, 2022 at 8:12 AM

Congrats on POTD, Valsa! Hold on tightly now!! :) gw

July 31, 2022 at 9:03 AM

Yes, I shall ..... but the rock is slippery, can fall anytime. :( Thanks a lot friend !

Paulette Calasibetta

July 31, 2022 at 8:11 AM

Valsa, congratulations on your POTD~ A moving and passionate poem ~ short on words~huge on inspiration. :)Paulette

July 31, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Hi Paulette, your lovely comment is much appreciated ! Thanks a lot !

July 31, 2022 at 7:31 AM

Amazing poem! Congratulations on your POTD Valsa! Have a great day!:)

July 31, 2022 at 8:59 AM

Thank you dear young poetess !

Connie Marcum Wong

July 31, 2022 at 7:31 AM

Congratulations on having this lovely inspiring poem honored with POTD Valsa. Blessings xxoo

July 31, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Glad you find it inspiring Connie.... ! Thanks a lot . Love and hugs !

July 31, 2022 at 7:14 AM

Excellent POTD. Congratulations :)

July 31, 2022 at 8:58 AM

Thanks a lot Heidi.....

July 31, 2022 at 6:32 AM

Putting trust and faith in love can be risky. Your lines show it's possible. Congratulations on your potd, Valsa.

July 31, 2022 at 8:57 AM

You speak out of experience, Jenna... ! But we can still hope that many will stick to love till the end. It is this hope that shall lighten our paths ! Thanks a lot friend !

Linda Alice Fowler

July 31, 2022 at 5:49 AM

Congrats Valsa! Well-deserved POTD! Linda

July 31, 2022 at 6:26 AM

Thank you much Linda

July 31, 2022 at 5:37 AM

BIG congrats on POTD, Valsa. Enjoy your day.

July 31, 2022 at 6:26 AM

Much gratitude, dear Vijay !

July 31, 2022 at 5:34 AM

Congratulations on Potd... Beautiful write

July 31, 2022 at 6:25 AM

Thanks a lot Paghunda.....

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