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April- 22- 2025
I Am Poetry Contest
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I Am

In me is a spark divine.
        A vivid light that shines within,
Lifting the pall and connecting me
           With God and my fellow beings.

      Let me be, what God intended me to be:
    Neither a wicked elf, nor a fairy godmother,
 Never a demon, nor an angel,
        But a true woman,
One with a loving heart,
                Calm and caring,
With passionate dreams of love and laughter.

          I enquire what my true design is-
    In my life, love and light is all I seek, 
 As I know there is no greater gift than love.

      With God on my side and by His blessing,
 I wish to gracefully run towards the finishing line, 
      Feeling the strength running through my veins,
When years slip past in the blink of an eye.

How gracefully God does guide my ways!
    Embracing the divine each day,
      I try to piece together different roles.
Let me into a close-knit texture weave,
    The fabric of my life,
Like the interlacing threads
          Of a great tapestry!

In a way, is not living the art of quilting
      Bringing out unique patterns,
    Of exquisite beauty and delight
From the scraps thrown in our way!
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Narain Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Congratulation on your win. It reinforces your devotional view of life.
Empress Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Back with congratulations on your win dear sweet valsa! Sending you light always
Riabi Dziri Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
WOW, my dear Valsa! How I enjoy reading what echoes in me about you! As a human being, a beautiful soul, a poetess of grandeur, "Never a demon nor an angel "! You are aware of who you are.. "a true woman" of great worth with a mission in life! With "a loving heart" who cares for every single living creature in this world and who is willing to lend a hand, a heart, time and effort to serve humanity.. guided by the divinity and grace of God, you are on the path of beauty and light! Stay blessed
Goldsmith Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Your "I Am" was a great read. Love your line, "With God on my side and by His blessing," So very true. I enjoyed it. "Good Luck" Have a great spring day..............
Rodrigues Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 5:37 AM
A beautiful write, what you will not be; and the exquisite weaving and patterns, as you let God transform you, with grace, love, and light.
Empress Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 5:29 AM
A beautiful and concise take on the line of enquiry dear sweet valsa, i really love the way youv written so many lines and i see through your word weaving how strong your faith is and the light within you thriving and dancing , illuminating the chambers of your heart so sincerely! I especially love "I wish to gracefully run towards the finishing line, Feeling the strength running through my veins, When years slip past in the blink of an eye" i hope for that for you too! Pleasure always reading you, sending you light always: best wishes for the contest! I think you will win!
Williams Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
You are all those my Dear Valsa and more. you are truly blessed. I trust you will also be blessed with a win in the contest you have entered. Hugs Maria
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