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October- 14. 2023

Imagine, Interlude, Ivory Words Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Constance La France

"In life, grief outweighs joy and laughter is an interlude between two sighs." ~By Poet~ Isn’t it sheer destiny that you and I were born, In the endless flow of time as humans. But we are here only for a short interval, When death calls, we leave the stage ending the show. As peace is an interlude between two wars Life is an interlude between birth and death The moon that fades after lighting the night, The sun that sets after warming the day, The flowers that wither after feasting the eye, Obliquely announce that life is an interlude. Love once flourished may fade and die. Trees towering high may fall and rot. Rivers that swell can dry up once. The same is true of our life on earth. At times we soar on wings of joy. At times we drown and are deep in grief. Does it not remind us of a vital truth, That life on Earth can never be the same. We are travelers on this wild terrain, Heading timorously towards an unknown goal, Ever tossed by the vicissitudes of life, Fated to partake evenly of smiles and tears. Know that all the paths we tread along, Finally converge on a single spot. At the tomb, we just pause awhile, To resume our journey to lands beyond. All that counts is how well we lived, And not how long we have been here. So, mend your life as your conscience directs. Bridge the gap between words and deeds.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/19/2023 10:20:00 AM

- A beautiful poem with wise and true words, Valsa :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/19/2023 4:30:00 AM

Congratulations, Valsa! … As peace is an interlude between two wars Life is an interlude between birth and death… Finally converge on a single spot. At the tomb, we just pause awhile, To resume our journey to lands beyond

Constance La France

Date: 10/18/2023 11:08:00 AM

Valsa, excellent and congratulations on your win in my contest, I love the quote, well done, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/18/2023 9:45:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write. I enjoyed reading this one again. Have a blessed day writing away........

Paige Hind

Date: 10/17/2023 8:24:00 PM

A very insightful piece, Valsa! I enjoyed it a lot!

Ink Empress

Date: 10/16/2023 7:23:00 AM

Brilliant message passed on as you end this very insightful and also profound write that reflects on life in an introspective level. Yes we are all travelers, everything fades and nothing stays the same and also stays the same, if that makes sense. I love the moon stanza the most and that quote is so good! Impeccable write this is! And i think you are right, we sometimes forget to appreciate and live in good times but grief weighs heavier , as we look back on things in life too, we tend to

Ink Empress
Date: 10/16/2023 7:25:00 AM

Focus more on what we lost and loss more than what we have gained and success, if only as youve said we let conscience direct us, bridge the gap between words and deeds, actions too speak loud! And your poetic words will linger on! As these are much needed thoughts! So creatively delivered! Im faving this definitely

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/15/2023 11:23:00 AM

Dear Valsa, Your poem simply transports me to sublime beauty. I am in awe of your limitless abilities. You've written "Interlude" beautifully, with each sentence echoing with complexity and richness. Your words create a vibrant emotional mosaic of ideas and emotions. You give unnoticed interludes a tremendous depth and meaning with each word. Your poem is a gift to the world, demonstrating how art may brighten our spirits. This is a fave

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/15/2023 6:06:00 AM

"We are travelers on this wild terrain, Heading timorously towards an unknown goal, Ever tossed by the vicissitudes of life, Fated to partake evenly of smiles and tears." Does seem this way often. Great read, Valsa. Sound and heartfelt advice. Make the best of life, and trust that a loving unseen hand, clears paths and eternally guides when given faithful chance.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/15/2023 3:48:00 AM

What more is needed? You gave us a deep poem on life and death, with great imagery and emotions. In the end, we all must go as others did. The most important thing is conversion. For we are all sinners and what matters most is a change of heart to adore our beloved God. Great poetry. Blessings

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2023 1:42:00 AM

wow, you even came up with your own impressive quote to accompany your lovely words. I bet Constance will love this.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/14/2023 2:38:00 PM

Your "Interlude" is an amazing/wonderful write. Love the quote. Good Luck... I also did this. Have a blessed weekend..........

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/14/2023 9:37:00 AM

Wow! Dearest Valsa, your golden pen engraves the poetic page like a lightning bolt engraves the skies, except your potent words do not fade but imprint themselves upon my heart and soul and mind. So enlightening is your shining verse! I adore your quote, I admire your exquisite verse and I applaud your exceptional artistry! "Interlude" so beautifully defined and duality so wonderfully expressed. So deep, rich, thoughtful and thought-provoking.. a fav! Warmest wishes, dear poetess and sweet friend.. ~Susan

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/14/2023 9:25:00 AM

Dear poetess, this poem is really a magnificent thought-provoking piece that reflects myriad shades of the truthful essence that life holds.. It doesn't matter how long we lived, but what matters is how we truly cherished every moment..We all have to embrace the same fate & life is definitely and interlude between birth and death..You've so beautifully and deeply described that, we are all travelers and our destiny is to traverse different worlds "In endless flow of time"..wow, I truly love this

Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/14/2023 9:26:00 AM

Your words are hued with introspective emotions and wisdom, elevating me to a philosophical spectrum & perspectives.. Definitely a brilliant take for the contest dear, sending lots of love :)