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July.6. 2023
Writing Challenge 'I' Word's Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Constance La France

 

“All the world's knowledge is now at our fingertips. But the same technology is robbing us of interpersonal relationships and deeper insights.” - By Poet


I stretched my cupped hands, To hold the manna dropped from above. Through the gap between my fingers, Much of it leaked away. I deeply regretted my clumsiness, For wasting what I could have saved, As every drop of it being so precious. But soon I got over my remorse, As, I saw a dog licking it up, Appeasing its gnawing hunger. Thought of the poor Biblical Lazarus. Had Dives been extra careful, Not to drop even a crumb of bread He would have died of starvation! As this thought came to me, A new insight dawned on me. Letting go off was now easier. Slowly knew, there was greater pleasure, In sharing than in hoarding!

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Date: 7/21/2023 1:08:00 PM
Valsa, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge I Words !
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Date: 7/11/2023 11:53:00 AM
- Back with a congratulations for the second time, Valsa :) - hugs
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Date: 7/11/2023 8:57:00 AM
Back with congratulations dear friend. Such a profound write that I will surely read again.
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Date: 7/7/2023 4:24:00 PM
I see this won a contest, congratulations, Valsa! Your words spoke to my soul, everything that is created by God, sometimes through man, is useful in some way. some will misuse their gifts and talents, but they will all eventual come to live in others in their family or those they interact with. God's has provided enough for everyone to have enough. Man has wasted and misdistributed to a fault. Bless you and your lovely and meaningful poetry, my dear friend. Peace be with you forever, Bill
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Date: 7/7/2023 5:24:00 AM
Back with heartfelt congratulations on your top contest win with this lovely poem, dear Valsa.
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Date: 7/7/2023 4:13:00 AM
A wonderful poem Valsa; congratulations.
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Date: 7/7/2023 3:45:00 AM
There is always a reason for everything.The manna slipped to feed a hungry creation which like us also deserves a blessing. A profound write. Congratulations.
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Date: 7/7/2023 1:28:00 AM
- Back with a congratulations, Valsa :) - hugs
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Date: 7/6/2023 10:24:00 PM
Sorry you can't have cats, Valsa. So was it for sure that the cat you mentioned had rabies?
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Date: 7/6/2023 11:33:00 PM
No Andrea. It didn't have any rabies. My son who was only three then accidentally stamped on its tail. Deeply hurt, it scratched and bit him. There was a red scratch on his leg. Fearing, we immediately took him to the hospital to have anti rabies injecton. All of us were scared.
Date: 7/6/2023 9:07:00 PM
A wonderful message, Valsa. I do agree with your insightful quote.
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Date: 7/6/2023 2:14:00 PM
Very nice, beautiful thinking...
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Date: 7/6/2023 12:19:00 PM
Your writing is truly exquisite and thought-provoking, Valsa. Your poem beautifully captures the essence of life's need for balance, and the profound consequences that arise when it is lacking. Best luck with the contest
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Date: 7/6/2023 12:13:00 PM
Loved the last stanza. Nice thought, GL in contest,
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Date: 7/6/2023 11:38:00 AM
a great poem that also rewards with a new word....love that...i see your point but also know that thru technology I interact with the world...i am studying literature in India....conversing across borders, but in the same aspect I am taking my neighbors to dinner...life needs balance and as you show so well without it....you lose...great poem
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Date: 7/6/2023 10:54:00 AM
- Even though we have all kinds of technology... what we learned as small children is still important... a lovely poem, Valsa :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 7/6/2023 6:34:00 AM
Much insight you convey, Valsa. A meaningful poem.
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Date: 7/6/2023 2:24:00 AM
I especially liked the last two lines about the sharing. Thanks for sharing these thoughts with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 7/5/2023 11:04:00 PM
Manna in the desert and yet they wanted quails. No satiating element in humans. Great observations, my dear Valsa.
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Date: 7/5/2023 10:41:00 PM
A fabulous and enlightening write! Good luck in the contest, Valsa
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