Valsa George Poet Free verse

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Nov.19.2023

Stoism as a Way of Life Poetry Contest

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Stoic View of Life

Our path, sometimes grows arduous with bends and twists.
Trials of life keep tormenting us and others.
It's miserable to watch or endure such suffering.
But despite all heartache, we feel we are not done.

When I see the swamp bird with broken wings
Struggling to rise from the water’s edge.
When I see the deer, running away from its predator,
With all its might, I am filled with a zest to fight all odds.

In my doubt, such scenes fill me with reassurance,
Making me feel the rush of blood in my veins.
Today is the only day, a minutia of life,
To get all wrongs right, to seize all opportunity.

Adversities can hang heavy on us, pulling us down.
But muster courage and catch the bull by its horn.
Winds may blow, tempests may rise,
But don’t relent, persevere, and endure.

Never allow your fears parade victoriously
Through the spectrum of your dreams
When you feel life as bland and monochrome
Think of the colors of the rainbow arching in heaven

To make life sweet, recall all the sweet moments,
Those that you want to re-live again
Sure, there are a million of them, joyous and sweet,
Exciting, and engaging, pouring balm on our scars.

Let us freeze those moments in time!
Too precious to go off our heart.
They make life worth living, worth cherishing,
Giving each fresh morning a kick start.

Have you forgotten to laugh over a prank?
Have you stopped watching a lovely scene?
Have you evaded a gregarious company?
Have you failed to enjoy a savory cuisine?

Break free of all the ropes that bind!
Let loose the spirit within and let it fly high.
Shed out your dry reticence n’ reserve!
Let your geniality, many hearts win!

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Ink Empress November 28, 2023 at 8:34 PM This is absolutely stunning and so moving dear sweet valsa! I love how you described the deer and nature to depict what you’ve wanted to convey to your reader in such eloquence. Im truly in awe. And inspired to fight back to see beyond obstacles and all that in life which chains us as i read your words. I especially loved “ When you feel life as bland and monochrome Think of the colors of the rainbow arching in heaven” how beautifully you’ve reminded us all. Congratulations on your win. FAVE

Sotto Poet November 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM Valsa, Your contemplation on the stoic way of life is truly profound. Your words are imbued with a gentle flow that brings solace. Congratulations on your well-deserved win Valsa George November 28, 2023 at 8:42 PM Thank you so much dear friend for having placed my poem for a top win. Also for holding contests.....

Victor Buhagiar November 20, 2023 at 2:24 AM Stoicism binds, but you are right. Cut off the rope and feel free. Blessings

Stephan McBride November 19, 2023 at 1:41 PM What amazing knowledge, wisdom and truth for love of others , shows in your writings to encourage and bring comfort in life from what you have found, love it : )