Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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November-18-2024

I Breathe Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Ink Empress

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I Breathe Poetry

(I am with my published four books of poems.)

I breathe poetry wielding a tool, mighty, 
mightier than either the sword or rod.
I reign as an Empress in Fancy's domain,
sketching life in ornate motifs and mode.

I paint with dull colors of pain and strife 
also with brighter shades of gaiety and grace,
in finer yarn than the gossamer thread
on the fabric of fancy in befitting verse.

At times stealing away from the noisy crowd,
into the stillness of the cloistered cell,
I dwell with Fancy's mystic charms,
and weave downy dreams at will.

Babbling with the brook rushing swift,
racing with the deer loping past,
sometimes I wander into mysterious woods
where flowers, their richest fragrance cast.

My ears are intent on the songs of birds
which come floating from the far off groves
and the whirr of cicadas on the bark of trees,
breaking the calm of twilight eves.

I love to saunter along stretching strands,
watching virulent breakers in fury heave.
My heart dances with every tide
and swings with the rhythm of rising wave.

I feast on the gleam of the auburn sun
and the speckled blue of the infinite sky,
watching the day dying in flame
and the night in a diadem of stars vie. 

I hearken to the moans of lovelorn souls
and sing of love’s beauty in ditties fine
triggering sparks into flames grow
in umpteen hearts that pine and whine

All that's lovely meets my eyes
and communes to me in profuse delight,
which when turned into rhyme and rhythm,
I post it for others to devour and digest

Wish from my harp, flow symphonies sweet
songs of longing, love and lust
of idyllic happiness, peace and bliss,
to fuel hearts with vigorous zest.

What I strive is to be a poet out and out. 
Some may brand me as an aberrant and a fool.
But beneath the facade of my wayward thoughts,
lie heaps of wisdom for the discerning soul.

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Karen Jones November 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM What a great picture and a wonderful write! Yes you are poetry! And I love that! Congratulations on your top win!

Ink Empress November 29, 2024 at 2:20 AM Dear sweet valsa, you are such a humble and kind soul, and i didnt know you had books published until i just saw that this poems written by you. And iv always mentioned that you should definitely get published and youv never mentioned it, how humble you are: and you definitely breathe poetry in such an eloquent manner, i love the way youv written this and how it flows too and how sincere it is, excellent rhymes and so nice to see your picture too with your books, i need to find them. You are definitely a wise soul, so poetic and talented! Keep shining always! Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting my contest Valsa George November 29, 2024 at 3:56 AM Thanks a lot dear Empress for your kind remarks and granting a top placement for my poem. My style is quite simple and my level is much lower than many of the poets here. That's how I always feel. I do not know if it is humility or a kind of inferiority complex. However, when I get encouragement from my friends, I feel so nice. Since I wrote.... I Breathe Poetry, I thought, it wouldn't be out of place, if I included my poetry anthologies with my photo. Thanks once more for ever encouraging me, dear sweet friend.

Zyrool Gifford November 20, 2024 at 12:17 AM Hi Valsa, I have been reading some of your poems and loved them all, you’re a Pro., my friend. Congratulations on the publication of your books and good luck with the contest. Enjoy the rest of the week, stay blessed.

Charles Messina November 19, 2024 at 4:01 AM Valsa, you are an amazing and wonderful poetess. Terrific writing my dear friend. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings Charlie :)

Jay Narain November 18, 2024 at 10:01 AM Valsa, you are a true poet with mesmerizing lyrics and thoughts. We would love to share and read your 4 poem books. love your garden and your lovely picture with the books.

Michael Tor November 18, 2024 at 6:52 AM Valsa share your books with everyone here. Please post a Blog and share all four of your books. Your words in this lovely Poetry of yours reflect your amazing gift in writing Poetry. This one is a favorite. God bless you and may they all be Best sellers...

Yann Rolland November 18, 2024 at 4:00 AM you really are a talented poet, enjoyed the grace of your verses, thanks poet valsa

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2024 at 3:05 AM - What a wonderful poem ... a poet is a way of being, a way of breathing, a way of seeing things ... just like you, Valsa - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Besma Riabi Dziri November 17, 2024 at 11:58 PM You are the queen of your so beautiful, so profound insightful words! As you have carved your legacy and honoured poetry! "From your harp, flow symphonies sweet! " A poetess rising high soaring with her visions and sentiments speaking our minds.. baring our hearts.. nourishing and widening our imagination.. unveiling the sweetness of Life.. alleviating our pains.. composing wondrous songs.. and opening not just windows but gates for us to enter her realm to relish in her Beauty.. my dear Valsa, you have created your own world walking a path that outshine what is common and standard.. You are an Artist! Stay always blessed and gifted. My warmest wishes and deepest regards. Love and hugs. You look radiant with your gems of Beauty!