Valsa George Poet Free verse

My Futile Search

In my quest after happiness
I strayed looking it here and there
It remained elusive, often out of reach 
As the pot of gold at the tip of a rainbow,

I looked to the skies seeking it
I looked around to trace it
I rummaged every heap to find it
I dived into every crevice to trap it

Now realize, I have looked through
Everything, but not in me! 

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A Brian Strand 1092 Poetry Contest

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Connie Marcum Wong March 21, 2022 at 11:11 AM Seek the answers from within. This is beautiful Valsa. Congratulations on your top win. Blessings xxoo

JC Brul March 20, 2022 at 12:59 PM Very well-said! Sometimes we forget we dont see stars by staring at the moon. CONGRATULATIONS dear friend.

Christuraj Alex March 20, 2022 at 6:44 AM "As the pot of gold at the tip of a rainbow" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!

M. L. Kiser February 15, 2022 at 1:25 PM It's funny how sometimes the most obvious place to look is missed; well penned depth to this piece.

Anselmo Boles February 15, 2022 at 11:49 AM Often in desperation, one hungers for answers in faraway realms, not from the inner source where the answers lie. Introspection, a powerful tool. My humble take. Cheers Valsa!

Rico Leffanta February 15, 2022 at 10:27 AM That is like a woman searching for spectacles hanging on her ears . . . .Aloha!

Debra L Brown February 15, 2022 at 9:57 AM I enjoyed the poem Valsa, well written. Hugs & Blessings ~ Debra

Vijay Pandit February 15, 2022 at 6:42 AM Insightful poem, Valsa. The ending line says it all.

Sotto Poet February 15, 2022 at 6:27 AM Profound and elegant writing, Valsa. Happiness, in fact, is found within our own souls. Happiness is almost guaranteed if they can come to terms with one another. Best regards dear friend

Victor Buhagiar February 15, 2022 at 1:05 AM Lucky the person who as St Paul wrote. "That I may come to you with joy, by the will of God, and may be refreshed with you." [Romans 15:32]

Tom Cunningham February 15, 2022 at 12:37 AM Of course it was there all along, within ourselves. We can only be happy if our soul and heart are happy. Tom

Anitha Jayasankar February 14, 2022 at 11:04 PM Such an interesting write dear Valsa... Yes, many times, we search for happiness everywhere else except our own mind... Just like searching for God everywhere, forgetting or not realizing for a moment that God resides in our own soul... Best wishes for a beautiful day and hugs my friend... ~ Ani