Valsa George Poet Free verse

Rinse Clear POTD

Mind – a pool, deep and arcane,
Needs to be cleared n' cleansed from time to time
In the sinuous course of life,
Pause awhile to peer into the depths.
Over the still waters, lies a layer of scum.
At the bottom is settled,
Toxic sediments of hate,
The residue of burnt dreams
Of unsavory passions

If unattended, in this slushy mass of filth
Maggots may breed,
Eating into the flesh
Poisoning the vital serum
Pumped through the veins

Purge the dross
Flush out the dirt
Rinse it clean
And feast on the sparkle,
Of clear waters
Springing from the well heads of love!

Feb.19.2023

The Clearing Poetry Contest
Sponsor- craig cornish

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Anonomus Scorpio April 12, 2023 at 7:01 PM I feel like I failed you by not noticing this sooner. What an exquisite write, my eyes are honored to just feasted upon it! Well deserved poem of the day! Warmly A.S.

Mahtab Bangalee February 26, 2023 at 8:45 PM beautiful metaphoric poem penned; nice to read; congrats for being selected the poem as POD Valsa George March 2, 2023 at 3:43 AM Thanks a lot Mahtab ! Your comment is much appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2023 at 8:30 PM Phew…well said. Congratulations! Valsa George February 22, 2023 at 12:41 AM Thanks a lot dear Kim.... !

Victor Buhagiar February 21, 2023 at 1:29 AM I was slightly feeling the effects of a cold. So my apologies for not congratulating you on your POTD. Blessings. Valsa George February 21, 2023 at 5:03 AM No need of any apology dear friend. It often happens . Thanks a lot ....

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2023 at 9:09 PM Wow, this one has GoT to be a winner! Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 9:13 PM Thank you very much Andrea ....

Eve Roper February 20, 2023 at 8:31 PM great write, Valsa, congratulations on POTD Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 9:13 PM Thanks a lot Eve

Brandy Nicole February 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM "If unattended, toxic sediments of hate," will poison our veins. So many negative thoughts tend to overpower the positive. You're right, we should clear our mind, from time to time; and focus on thoughts of love. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Valsa, on Poem of the Day. This belongs in my favorites. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 8:06 PM I feel honored with your Fave, dear Brandy. I always enjoy your analytical and insightful observations. Thanks a lot dear

Yann Rolland February 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM meaningful and gracious metaphor, always learning something, thank you so much Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 8:04 PM Loved your thoughtful comment. Thanks a lot yann

I Am Anaya February 20, 2023 at 6:12 PM Spring a new beginning we all await. Congratulations Valsa George on POTD! A deep cleansing a baptism, "Springing from the well heads of love!" Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 8:03 PM I love the term you have used... 'a baptism'! Thank you so much Anaya for your insightful comment

Fin Chuuk February 20, 2023 at 2:44 PM Valsa, congratulations on your awesome POTD. :) Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM Fin, thank you so much dear !

Heidi Sands February 20, 2023 at 11:31 AM Congratulations for POTD. Enjoy :) Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM Heidi, thanks a lot dear poet friend

Constance La France February 20, 2023 at 10:32 AM Valsa, wonderful poem and congratulations on your POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM Glad you liked my poem. Congratulations dear Constance....

Stephan McBride February 20, 2023 at 10:27 AM Congratulations on POTD,. Very well deserved, thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us all , with so much wisdom and knowledge to share : ) Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:59 PM Stephan, much delighted with your sweet comment. Thank you so much dear poet friend.

Jim Slaughter February 20, 2023 at 10:04 AM Congrats on POTD, Valsa, and BOL in the contest. Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:58 PM Thank you so much Jim for your Congratulations and best wishes

Paula Goldsmith February 20, 2023 at 9:33 AM Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. win. A powerful write. Have a blessed day.............. Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:57 PM Thank you so much dear Paula !

Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2023 at 8:50 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Valsa :) - hugs Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:56 PM Thank you so much dear Smile. :) Hugs and blessings!

Christuraj Alex February 20, 2023 at 8:18 AM A great poem with abundant valuable pieces of advice fluently rendered to practice as one progresses in one's ethical existence. Congratulations! Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:55 PM Your insightful comment is much appreciated, dear Chris ! Thank you so much.

Bill Baker February 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM Your descriptions are exquisite, Valsa. The last verse is priceless! A FAV for my list! Congratulations on your POTD my dear friend. Bill Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:53 PM I feel greatly honored by your FAVE. Thank you so much dear Bill !

Susan Lawrence February 20, 2023 at 7:40 AM Love the depth of your heart , intellect and mind dear Valsa ! Poignant and beautiful. Congratulations on your POTD ! Blessings, Susan :) Susan Lawrence February 21, 2023 at 6:20 AM I agree with Anaya … a baptism. Just beautiful! Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:52 PM Your comment is much appreciated dear Susan. Thanks a lot !

Gershon Wolf February 20, 2023 at 7:19 AM I shall call the Pool Cleaning Pros at once! Congrats on POTD, Valsa! Poetry hugs, Gershon Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM Much gratitude to you dear Gershon !

Linda Alice Fowler February 20, 2023 at 7:04 AM Great writing Valsa. Very vivid. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :) Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:50 PM Your comment is much appreciated Linda. Thanks a lot

Vijay Pandit February 20, 2023 at 6:43 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Valsa. Glad to see you in this space. Enjoy your day! Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:49 PM Glad for your second visit and Congratulations. Thanks a lot dear Vijay.

Joseph May February 20, 2023 at 6:19 AM "From the toxic sediments of hate to the clear waters of love", Congrats on POTD Valsa Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:48 PM Yes,that's the transformation expected. Thanks a lot dear Joseph.

Daniel Turner February 20, 2023 at 5:48 AM Congratulations on POTD honors, Valsa. A fresh clean start is never a bad idea. Good luck! Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 7:47 PM Yes indeed..... a clean start will open up better possibilities. Thanks a lot dear Daniel

Tania Kitchin February 20, 2023 at 5:14 AM Valsa, well penned, congratulations on POTD! Valsa George February 20, 2023 at 5:45 AM Thank you very much Tania ! Love to you ....

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