Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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As I grow older, I often think of death as a nearer possibility . This is the Epitaph I wish to see written on my grave. We do not know how we are going to die and if at all there will ever be a grave to claim as one's own... Still..!

My Epitaph

Below the vault of this cerulean sky

In this solitary grave, let me lie

In joy I lived and in joy I die

And wish to see no one cry


This you carve on my grave for all to see

“Here is some one, though a small fry

Had a heart as big as a mountain high

Who with songs of love, every heart did tie”


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Debra L Brown February 12, 2022 at 12:17 PM Congratulations on your win Vasal. This was a heartfelt write. I pray the Lord will let you stay here on earth many more years as your poetry brightens the lifes those who read it. Hugs ~ Debra

Robert Gorelick February 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM Congratulations Valsa, well deserved!

Christuraj Alex February 9, 2022 at 8:09 PM Great thought on epitaph. The introduction to the poem is very beautiful too. Especially, "if at all there will ever be a grave to claim as one's own... Still..!" Congratulations! Valsa George February 9, 2022 at 8:26 PM Thanks a lot Chris... ! Glad you liked the poem and the introduction ! With a pandemic like Covid, the idea of a grave has changed drastically !

James Marshall Goff February 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM This is beautiful, Valsa! Congrats! You have such a warm heart! Valsa George February 9, 2022 at 8:24 PM Thanks a lot James for your congratulations and your assessment of me.

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2022 at 1:48 PM Your poetry will live on to be celebrated by those you love and to teach the next generations they had a wonderful poetic relative that they can be proud of. I enjoyed your poem my friend. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo Valsa George February 9, 2022 at 8:23 PM Oh Connie..... ! Love your words and exult at the thought of of being remembered by my grand children or grand nephews and nieces.....! Though a rosy dream, thanks a lot dear one...

Lindsay Laurie January 25, 2022 at 4:21 PM Hello Valsa ... a fine epitaph indeed. I often ask myself why do we mourn a death when we could be celebrating a life - thank you Valsa - Lindsay Valsa George January 27, 2022 at 11:52 PM If we have a well lived life, there is no need to mourn over . death. You are absolutely right Lindsay ! Thank you for your kind words !

Gershon Wolf January 24, 2022 at 6:50 PM Nice... Is it ok if I refrain from calling you 'small fry?' lol. Hope it's a long time before you can utilize this epitaph!! :) gw Valsa George January 24, 2022 at 11:49 PM I won't mind even if you call me a 'small fry' as long as you don't 'fry' me in your thoughts ....Gershon~~ lol

Sotto Poet January 24, 2022 at 6:39 AM Valsa, your achievements will carry on in the minds and hearts of the people you interact with daily. My friend, I appreciate the great feelings you convey in the second stanza of your poem. Valsa George January 24, 2022 at 11:47 PM Thanks a lot dear Lasaad though I don't have many achievements to be proud of....

Vijay Pandit January 24, 2022 at 6:04 AM I like the beautiful sentiments you express in the second stanza my friend. Your memories will live on in the hearts and minds you touch everyday, Valsa. Valsa George January 24, 2022 at 11:45 PM It is a comforting thought. Thank you so so much Vijay for your kind words

Victor Buhagiar January 24, 2022 at 1:15 AM There will be no epitaph on my grave. Maybe my daughter will put a picture of me. I did so five years ago. I wonder if it is still there. I never go to cemeteries. Valsa George January 24, 2022 at 3:43 AM Here, in our church, there is scarcity of space. So the body is tucked into a hollow space and sealed for a year or so until another comes to occupy.... ! So no more tombs and engravings.... ! Thanks Victor

Tom Cunningham January 24, 2022 at 12:56 AM Hopefully not for a very long time Valsa, well written. Tom Valsa George January 24, 2022 at 3:39 AM No body knows... Still hope so. Thanks a lot Tom.

Harry Horsman January 24, 2022 at 12:29 AM Amazing poetry come Epitaph Valsa, you sure are no small fry, my dear. To read your poetry, gives so much sunshine in our lives. Harry Valsa George January 24, 2022 at 3:38 AM Hi harry....I feel so delighted by your kind words.... ! As a poet, it is more than i can desire to get. Thanks a lot dear veteran poet !