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
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Date: 4/12/2023 7:01:00 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.
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Date: 2/26/2023 8:45:00 PM
beautiful metaphoric poem penned; nice to read; congrats for being selected the poem as POD
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Valsa George
Date: 3/2/2023 3:43:00 AM
Thanks a lot Mahtab ! Your comment is much appreciated.
Date: 2/21/2023 8:30:00 PM
Phew…well said. Congratulations!
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Valsa George
Date: 2/22/2023 12:41:00 AM
Thanks a lot dear Kim.... !
Date: 2/21/2023 1:29:00 AM
I was slightly feeling the effects of a cold. So my apologies for not congratulating you on your POTD. Blessings.
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Date: 2/21/2023 5:03:00 AM
No need of any apology dear friend. It often happens . Thanks a lot ....
Date: 2/20/2023 9:09:00 PM
Wow, this one has GoT to be a winner!
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 9:13:00 PM
Thank you very much Andrea ....
Date: 2/20/2023 8:31:00 PM
great write, Valsa, congratulations on POTD
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 9:13:00 PM
Thanks a lot Eve
Date: 2/20/2023 7:30:00 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
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 8:06:00 PM
I feel honored with your Fave, dear Brandy. I always enjoy your analytical and insightful observations. Thanks a lot dear
Date: 2/20/2023 7:12:00 PM
meaningful and gracious metaphor, always learning something, thank you so much
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 8:04:00 PM
Loved your thoughtful comment. Thanks a lot yann
Date: 2/20/2023 6:12:00 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!"
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 8:03:00 PM
I love the term you have used... 'a baptism'! Thank you so much Anaya for your insightful comment
Date: 2/20/2023 2:44:00 PM
Valsa, congratulations on your awesome POTD. :)
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 8:01:00 PM
Fin, thank you so much dear !
Date: 2/20/2023 11:31:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD. Enjoy :)
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 8:01:00 PM
Heidi, thanks a lot dear poet friend
Date: 2/20/2023 10:32:00 AM
Valsa, wonderful poem and congratulations on your POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 8:00:00 PM
Glad you liked my poem. Congratulations dear Constance....
Date: 2/20/2023 10:27:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD,. Very well deserved, thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us all , with so much wisdom and knowledge to share : )
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 7:59:00 PM
Stephan, much delighted with your sweet comment. Thank you so much dear poet friend.
Date: 2/20/2023 10:04:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, Valsa, and BOL in the contest.
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:58:00 PM
Thank you so much Jim for your Congratulations and best wishes
Date: 2/20/2023 9:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. win. A powerful write. Have a blessed day..............
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 7:57:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Paula !
Date: 2/20/2023 8:50:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Valsa :) - hugs
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:56:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Smile. :) Hugs and blessings!
Date: 2/20/2023 8:18:00 AM
A great poem with abundant valuable pieces of advice fluently rendered to practice as one progresses in one's ethical existence. Congratulations!
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:55:00 PM
Your insightful comment is much appreciated, dear Chris ! Thank you so much.
Date: 2/20/2023 8:00:00 AM
Your descriptions are exquisite, Valsa. The last verse is priceless! A FAV for my list! Congratulations on your POTD my dear friend. Bill
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:53:00 PM
I feel greatly honored by your FAVE. Thank you so much dear Bill !
Date: 2/20/2023 7:40:00 AM
Love the depth of your heart , intellect and mind dear Valsa ! Poignant and beautiful. Congratulations on your POTD ! Blessings, Susan :)
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 2/21/2023 6:20:00 AM
I agree with Anaya … a baptism. Just beautiful!
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 7:52:00 PM
Your comment is much appreciated dear Susan. Thanks a lot !
Date: 2/20/2023 7:19:00 AM
I shall call the Pool Cleaning Pros at once! Congrats on POTD, Valsa! Poetry hugs, Gershon
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:51:00 PM
Much gratitude to you dear Gershon !
Date: 2/20/2023 7:04:00 AM
Great writing Valsa. Very vivid. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:50:00 PM
Your comment is much appreciated Linda. Thanks a lot
Date: 2/20/2023 6:43:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Valsa. Glad to see you in this space. Enjoy your day!
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:49:00 PM
Glad for your second visit and Congratulations. Thanks a lot dear Vijay.
Date: 2/20/2023 6:19:00 AM
"From the toxic sediments of hate to the clear waters of love", Congrats on POTD Valsa
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 7:48:00 PM
Yes,that's the transformation expected. Thanks a lot dear Joseph.
Date: 2/20/2023 5:48:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD honors, Valsa. A fresh clean start is never a bad idea. Good luck!
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 7:47:00 PM
Yes indeed..... a clean start will open up better possibilities. Thanks a lot dear Daniel
Date: 2/20/2023 5:14:00 AM
Valsa, well penned, congratulations on POTD!
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Valsa George
Date: 2/20/2023 5:45:00 AM
Thank you very much Tania ! Love to you ....
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