Valsa George Poet Rhyme

My Foolish Heart

How my mind as that of a child
Frivolous and foolish seeks solace
In a fictitious world of make believe
While reality, like a fiend stares right on my face!

Waiting for none, the globe continues to spin
And seasons arrive and depart without default
Yet how I wish to think,
With my exit, the world will come to an abrupt halt

When I am gone and lie cold under the sod
And my memory no more lingers
How my foolish heart desires to feel
My absence continually injures

Gains and losses when added up
Weighs equal on life’s dispassionate balance
Yet how I intend to boast foolishly~
With success alone, I ever had my alliance

Though I never reached the peak I sought
And faltered on my way distraught
How foolishly I try to console myself 
That I got everything for which I had fought

Future awaits me with gloom and gaiety
And victory is certain to follow defeat
Yet how foolishly in my heart, I long to proclaim
Here is one for whom life shall ever be a treat!


Placed eighth 
April.4.2022
My Foolish Heart Cash Prize Poetry Contest
Sponsor- L Milton Hawkins

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Meghan Hutchings April 7, 2022 at 7:45 PM Congratulations, Valsa! Your poem is beautiful and powerful! I love how with any dismal emotion, you added hope and positivity into your well-crafted poem to balance it out. Your poems are always heartwarming! Wonderful job!! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Sam Kauffman April 7, 2022 at 11:58 AM Valsa, congratulations on your win! You have an amazing ability to weave words into stunning poetic expression - "in a fictitious world of make believe" is just one example of your gift my friend. Thank you for so generously sharing this gift with us who love your writing that is so inspiring! Blessings!

Jennifer Proxenos April 6, 2022 at 5:51 AM I agree with you Valsa - life allows us to learn and to express our innermost thoughts and ideas through the medium of poetry,and the joy I get from writing is a certain passion and perhaps a little bit of an obsession. Enjoyed your poem very much and wish you a very long and healthy Life along with writing your lovely gems in your insanely beautiful poetic style..CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Terry Miller April 5, 2022 at 2:07 AM Coming back to congratulate you, Valsa, well deserved.

Christuraj Alex April 4, 2022 at 10:58 PM "fictitious world of make believe", "my foolish heart desires to feel" - The whole poem is great. Congratulations!

Debra L Brown April 4, 2022 at 1:53 PM Congratulation on your win, Valsa outstanding write. Blessings ~ Debra

Paula Goldsmith April 4, 2022 at 1:21 PM Congratulations on your win. A powerful write. Life is not always easy. Have a blessed day...................

L Milton Hankins April 4, 2022 at 1:04 PM Congratulations on your placement in my contest, "My Foolish Heart," Valsa. I enjoyed your poem. Valsa George April 16, 2022 at 12:40 AM Thanks a lot Milton for the chance given and the placement got !

Joanna Daniel April 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM Thought-provoking and profound, Valsa:)

Caren Krutsinger April 4, 2022 at 7:45 AM This is amazing "Though I never reached the peak I sought And faltered on my way distraught How foolishly I try to console myself That I got everything for which I had fought"

Regina Mcintosh April 4, 2022 at 5:38 AM Intriguing write... All my best for your win. God bless you. Love, Gina

Vijay Pandit April 4, 2022 at 5:13 AM Insightful write, Valsa. Many splendid thoughts of honest introspection that reflect on call of heart. Excellent write.

Terry Miller April 4, 2022 at 1:57 AM Ooh, I do love this; such a treat to read. Surely a winner here.

Tom Cunningham April 4, 2022 at 12:11 AM Dispite all the ups and downs in our life, life is always a treat, thought provoking verse Valsa. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom

Anil Deo April 3, 2022 at 11:33 PM I first said, your honesty & vulnerability, make you a Bold Pietess intimating The Hunan Condition. Our desire for Fame has a deep msg about Eternal Life

Anil Deo April 3, 2022 at 11:31 PM My comments are eaten at almost every 3 view. Loved it, valsa

Victor Buhagiar April 3, 2022 at 11:27 PM Someday when you'll be gone, your wonderful poetry will live forever. All your verses are great and worthy of a second and even a third reading. Best for a win. A Fave.