In the Hush of Eve

In the hush of a fading twilight eve
Heard the passionate crooning of a dove
Under the eaves, it sat close to her love
What delight, that sound instantly gave

Sudden was the change it could impart
Brought forth a spurt of spontaneous delight
Lifting away all my sadness and regret,
It fell like rain into my lovelorn heart.

The heavens soon turned azure blue
In joy, my heart began to leap
It generated in me emotions too deep
Before me, all beauty came into view.

I saw pearls of bright sheen on trees,
Resting wobbly on the edge of leaves
Felt the scent of opening flowers,
Fanned in bouts of wind and breeze

Watched the evening covering in shrouds
And the day paving way to night
In darkness, fireflies dancing in delight
And the moon riding in the palanquin of clouds

In the open, I sat long like a sculptured figure
Breathing the scent of the perfumed air
Experiencing a new gaiety in profuse measure
My heart brimming with umpteen desire


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A Strand( Dec.28) Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Brian Strand

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Date: 12/29/2021 12:11:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful story/write. Have a blessed day and New Year 2022...........
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Valsa George
Date: 1/2/2022 8:00:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula ! Wish you a wonderful New Year!
Date: 12/29/2021 10:20:00 AM
By George, you did it! Congratulations!
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Valsa George
Date: 1/2/2022 7:59:00 AM
Thank you so much Rico....:) :)
Date: 12/28/2021 7:26:00 PM
I think, Valsa, this will be a winner! The nature is a beautiful sight and then you sit as a sculpture…gorgeous, my friend!
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 11:24:00 PM
Thanks a lot Kim for your intuition ! Wish you a blissful New Year of greater creativity !
Date: 12/28/2021 4:27:00 PM
SA lovely penned poems Valsa. So glad you won! Pamagiota
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:28:00 PM
So glad that you read, write and comment on poems even in your disability! Thanks a lot. May you be able to walk around soon to greet the New year !
Date: 12/28/2021 3:15:00 PM
Oh, so lovely, this is going into my favs. Absolute peace, beauty and joy!
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:25:00 PM
I feel honored BJ. I am happy if I could give you a moment of peace.Thank you so much for your kind words.
Date: 12/28/2021 2:21:00 PM
Back to say congatulations on the win Valsa. Your poem certainly deserved it. Yeah! Bill
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:23:00 PM
Once more let me express my gratitude! Have a wonderful year ahead !
Date: 12/28/2021 2:18:00 PM
Lovely poem, Valsa. I liked the fourth verse best, the imagery and the rhythmic flow of the words. I clearly saw the vision and felt the sensations of the "trees, leaves, flowers and breeze". Have a Happy New Year Valsa, Bill
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:22:00 PM
Bill.... I too am a fan of your poems ! Thanks a lot dear friend !
Date: 12/28/2021 1:51:00 PM
I know I read this beautiful poem and I know for sure I commented, but my comment has disappeared. Strange. This beauty is a fave for me Valsa. Congratulations on your wonderful win in Brian’s contest. I wish you the happiest of New Years my friend. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 12/28/2021 5:20:00 PM
Sometimes it happens. The code entered must have gone wrong. However you have expressed your appreciation in a very generous way and thanks a lot for the same, dear Connie~~
Date: 12/28/2021 1:09:00 PM
Innermost thoughts shared and expressed fluently. Sinuous Valsa!...ab
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:17:00 PM
Thank you very much Anselmo.... for your steady interest in my poems !
Date: 12/28/2021 11:29:00 AM
A beautifully imagined poem, Valsa. The imagery is so vivid, it takes me to the scene of evening delight. Best of wishes for the contest, Evelyn
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/30/2021 11:18:00 AM
Ooooh, I'm delighted! Congratulations, my friend. :D Evelyn
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:15:00 PM
Thanks a lot Evelyn ! Your Best wishes have fetched for me a win !
Date: 12/28/2021 11:01:00 AM
A sure winner, Valsa. It reminded me of the rhythm I feel with Wordsworth's poems. YOU are a skilled writer in English, wow. Happy New Year to you and your's MY SISTER IN JESUS Christ. Anil
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:13:00 PM
How happy and blessed I am to hear such sweet words Anil... ! My seamless gratitude, dear brother!
Date: 12/28/2021 10:50:00 AM
You paint a beautiful scene with your words Valsa. Good luck in the contest Tom
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:11:00 PM
Thank you so much Tom. Your blessing has found fruit ! :) :)
Date: 12/28/2021 10:47:00 AM
Still contemplating hushing Eve . . . .
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:03:00 PM
Do you wish to be like the crooning dove in love's chamber? :) Thanks a lot friend !
Date: 12/28/2021 8:41:00 AM
Valsa, every line has been expertly crafted. Every unhappy soul on this earth should view it and be empowered since it is genuinely remarkable. Overall, excellent metaphors, with words that flow rhythmically. It makes me happy reading your incredible creativity.
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 5:00:00 PM
I feel so blessed by your words Lasaad ! Your lovely appraisal of my poem has made me so happy. Thanks a lot!
Date: 12/28/2021 7:16:00 AM
Just makes me happy reading this, Gem.
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 4:58:00 PM
Much gratitude to you harry ! Stay blessed!
Date: 12/28/2021 4:31:00 AM
Hushed twilight eve, passionate crooning of dove --offer a serene opening for your wonderful poem, Valsa. Great imagery throughout in words that flow in rhythm. Much enjoyed your splendid creativity.
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 4:57:00 PM
There are many torch bearers like you before me. I am inspired by your poetry and learning from you . Thanks a lot Vijay.
Date: 12/28/2021 4:03:00 AM
I think you were born to be a poet from the day of conception dear soul. Every word well penned, May ever forlorn heart on earth read this and suspire, lovely indeed . Take care, blessed you are, xo
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 4:19:00 PM
So sweet of you....to say such words. Thanks a lot you fragrant Rose. Until I was bedridden for sometime at the age of 55, I haven't written a single poem. May God bless you dear
Date: 12/27/2021 11:18:00 PM
To be lovelorn in such circumstances is dire indeed. But the bright scene so deftly painted a my friend, a great poet, becomes a scene of serene emotions. Best for a win.
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Valsa George
Date: 12/28/2021 4:16:00 PM
Thanks a lot dear friend, Victor ! I thrive on your encouragement ! May the New year bring a lot of happy tidings to you .
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