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August-16-2024

G Forms - Grook Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Constance La France

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“Our time in this world is limited. We all have to die. But man, who is fragile wishes- it is not now but later” ~ By Poet Death’s thunderous call I hear. See death’s messenger at my door. With icy grip, he is coming to prey. Am I nearing my journey’s end? I don’t want to go with all my dreams snuffed. I am a flower, still blooming. Please don’t rip my roots, While still searching for light. Let me dwell with my loved ones. Now, please don’t keep death’s door ajar!

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Constance La France

Date: 10/1/2024 10:19:00 AM

Valsa, congratulations on your win in my Grook contest with this beautifully penned poem, love the quote, Constance

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/13/2024 1:20:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/23/2024 1:34:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "I Shutter" write/quote. Great Ending... Have a blessed day writing away...........

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/22/2024 12:32:00 PM

I have too much to do now without adding the planning of a funeral. LOL. Congratulations dear Valsa! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/22/2024 8:09:00 AM

Especially frightening when death comes unexpected by a horrible death. Congrats!

thriveni c mysore

Date: 8/22/2024 4:45:00 AM

thunderous it is. congratulations on your win dear poet.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/17/2024 12:25:00 PM

This is a good one addressing people's common reaction to death. I have been watching documentaries about near death experiences. They happen all over the world and those who come back to life speak of how incredible the other side is. I am trying not to fear death as I used to. It's unfortunate though when death comes to the young.

Ink Empress

Date: 8/16/2024 1:31:00 PM

What a touching and moving write this is! You did your grook so well i think , with words and emotions that fit the thene that youv gone for! You do any form just effortlessly! And i can resonate with the lines “ I am a flower, still blooming. Please don’t rip my roots, While still searching for light. Let me dwell with my loved ones” exactly how i feel! I think this is how many mothers feel too. And i fear death so strongly. Youv expressed so sincerely and i hope and pray for a long healthy life for you and your loved ones sweet valsa! Sending you light always

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/16/2024 11:51:00 AM

Dearest Valsa, this is an agonizing plea of your soul trying to negotiate with death in lines like "please don't rip my roots," "let me dwell with my loved one," "I am a flower still blooming." Your words reach right into my heart with their wailing plea! They are powerful and leave their footprints in my heart. Wonderful writing. You write with power and impact! Best wishes for the contest. Blessings on the work of your hands every day, dear friend.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/16/2024 11:15:00 AM

Dear Valsa, A chilling Grook that I loved reading. So many great insights and thoughts about the fear of death. I promise not to leave Death's Door Ajar. - Blessings, My Dear friend, Daniel

Jay Narain

Date: 8/16/2024 11:00:00 AM

ig issue at old age.Death lurks, but we don't want to go. good poem.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/16/2024 9:34:00 AM

I enjoy this poem. I like the personification of death which creates a sullen visage. It is dark with a hopeful ending.

Tom Woody

Date: 8/16/2024 6:14:00 AM

Awesome grook Valsa with a message we all can relate to. Not ready quite yet

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/16/2024 4:58:00 AM

Oh!! Wow!! Death will come for each of us, but I don't think we want to know it is near or when it will come. Very dramatic lines. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/16/2024 1:39:00 AM

Our life is impinged on our soul. We die when it is due. Mine is not far I feel. Your poem attracts me. I can relate. Hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/16/2024 12:44:00 AM

He'll come for us eventually, do everything while you can that's my motto. Enjoy your weekend. Tom