Valsa George Poet Verse

My Forest Trek

one afternoon set out into woods
my heart began beating in thuds
	
all along, saw wild flowers and strange herbs
so pleased, I kept moving on
a jaunt so rewarding	

the whistle of a quail fell in my ears, sweet
and the rhythm of the tapping of a wood pecker
also the creaking of dry leaves under my feet-
all familiar sounds to any forest trekker
      
a soft gurgling sound
from a cataract, I heard~
a lullaby sweet

March.29.2022
A Combination of Forms Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Emile Pinet

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Caren Krutsinger April 4, 2022 at 7:51 AM Your imagery brought the forest into my mind "he whistle of a quail fell in my ears, sweet and the rhythm of the tapping of a wood pecker also the creaking of dry leaves under my feet-"

Anselmo Boles March 31, 2022 at 8:53 PM From verse to verse, your love for nature speaks, singing a sweet lullaby to the universe. Beautifully penned Valsa!...ab

JC Brul March 31, 2022 at 11:51 AM Oh, so heart-warming. Your dainty expression heals a lonely heart. All the best in the contest.

Anil Deo March 30, 2022 at 3:45 AM Globetrekker or Hiker? Enjoyed the adventure with u ( some concern arose why thudding of heart, but sweet relief, tat-tat- rat- a - rat- tat of woodpecker?) Shalom shalom

Victor Buhagiar March 30, 2022 at 1:38 AM What a lovely walk in the forest. I yearn for nature. Unfortunately I live completely alone like a hermit.

Sotto Poet March 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM This complicated combination of forms has been done quite effectively. Valsa, you've done an excellent job with the views and noises of the woodland.

Debra L Brown March 29, 2022 at 6:51 PM Vasal, I felt such peace from your poem. Your words painted a beautiful picture. Blessings ~ Debra

Gershon Wolf March 29, 2022 at 5:37 PM Just love the last stanza, Valsa. Your lullaby has lulled me into a state of near-sleep this evening ~ Gershon

Bill Baker March 29, 2022 at 2:01 PM Nicely done, with welcoming imagery, Valsa. Good luck in the contest my friend, Bill

Vijay Pandit March 29, 2022 at 10:28 AM Very well executed in this complex blend of forms. Beautifully crafted sights and sounds of forest, Valsa.

Tom Cunningham March 29, 2022 at 7:01 AM You take the reader on a pleasant forest trek Valsa, being at one with nature is good for the soul. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom