Valsa George Poet Free verse

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June.18. 2024

Shape Shifting Soul Poetry Contest

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Shape Shifting Soul

"here I am in human form, but it was not always quite so
earth is not the only planet I’ve been to, through past life regressions I definitely know"- Unseeking Seeker


Does the soul shapeshift?
Is reincarnation a myth or reality?
We cannot dismiss the possibility of the soul,
entering another body after death
or been resident in other planets or parts of the world,
as a bird, beast or a living form lower than humans.
The law of karma and the revolving wheel of life
point to such plausible probabilities.

Life, we conceive as a journey, long or short
starting with birth, passing through growth
and ending in inexorable death. 
Though we do not know what waits
at the final bend, I like to imagine
after death, our soul emerges lustrous, 
washed clean of all stain and dirt
and in matchless splendor shall shine. 

Leaving the carcass of the body behind to rot,
it passes into an immortal state.
Then joins with the infinite being-
the omnipresent and the omniscient.

Just as the desert kisses the mirage in vain,
our search after peace and happiness
shall not bear fruit until our souls, merge with God-
the supreme power, eternal and indestructible!

I dream of a time when angels with torches
will light my path down glazed hall ways, 
and lead me to a realm, resonant with the heavenly choir.
where matchless joys unfurl and grace shall never leave.

Among flickering candles, I will see God
on His Heavenly throne, 
bolstered by cherubs and seraphs
where haloed saints and blessed spirits surround.

With extended hands He will say-
“Come my daughter, join the heavenly throng,
Partake of perpetual glory,
never more to droop in sadness
but to rejoice in eternal bliss”

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Tonye George June 23, 2024 at 6:47 AM Congratulations Dear, Valsa. This is a great piece. You write well as always.

Tonye George June 22, 2024 at 6:27 PM You've put this so greatly. These are questions we ask ourselves and we seem so sure about them sometimes until we aren't. "Does the soul shapeshift? Is reincarnation a myth or reality? I believe in the multiuniverse. Why birds can't fly up there. Why we can't even breathe up there. I hear there are 6 or 7 persons that look exactly like you in the world. Lots of questions and possibilities of things. We answer them via our poetic reasonings. Lovely piece.

Sam Kauffman June 21, 2024 at 9:48 AM What a beautiful vision, dearest Valsa - "to rejoice in eternal bliss." Your line, "just as the desert kisses the mirage in vain" is stunning artistry in word images. I revel in your words of the good and faithful daughter! Thank you for these beautifully composed lines! There is such a sweetness in each line. Best wishes for the contest! Sending you blessings dear friend as you travel through this realm.

Daniel Henry Rodgers June 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM Dear Valsa, I really loved the cosmic wonder. I felt the soul’s journey—shapeshifting, reincarnation, and karma—it was like I was in a celestial dance. May your vision of eternal bliss find wings in the heavenly realms! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Jay Narain June 18, 2024 at 10:26 AM Nice poem. I am one of the atheist who does not believe in reincarnation.

Joyce Faure June 18, 2024 at 8:53 AM Enjoyed very well thanks for posting.

Victor Buhagiar June 18, 2024 at 8:33 AM I considered this contest as a story in the science fiction stream. I do not believe in reincarnation but suspended belief for a story. Hope you had a lovely tour.

Ink Empress June 17, 2024 at 10:54 PM What a sincere and soulful write this is dear sweet valsa! Youv expressed your thoughts on reincarnation so well here, ensuring your lines flow in such eloquence! I personally do not believe in reincarnation, but i do wonder sometimes like how youv stated here. What i love the most about this poem is the way you phrase thoughts, I especially loved “ Just as the desert kisses the mirage in vain, our search after peace and happiness shall not bear fruit until our souls, merge with God” beautiful!