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Terra Incognita

In my dream, I sailed away Over the tame waters of a tranquil bay And landed in a magic isle Never set foot before by anyone alive A pleasant retreat of birds and beasts Far removed from world’s dust and heat A terra incognita with a magic spell Hidden away at Nature’s veiled breast The sky was rent with songs of birds The air, smelling of odors sweet Here and there were exotic blooms Bulrush, Blue bells and Lavenders fresh I roamed frivolously from end to end Of that enchanted land of idyllic charm With twining creepers and silken grass Proclaiming aloud of a perennial spring My heart leaped in euphoric delight My senses alerted in ecstatic thrill My feet moved in an explorer’s gait After the treasures stashed in its caverns deep I rambled relentlessly through untrodden paths Feasting on the marvels, my eyes could catch Arching trees framing a leafy roof And fruits, ripe and raw, hanging from every bough As Nature, thus unveiled her bounty before, My fancy, unfettered took to wings. I loved my sway over that terra incognita With treasures galore that none could claim August. 12.2022 ~ Placed First~ This or That, Vol.13.Poetry Contest Sponsor- Edward Ibeh

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Date: 9/9/2022 12:52:00 PM
Your poem is just gorgeous, Valsa!...You paint such a lovely picture. I want to visit your terra incognito. :) Congratulations on First Place!!
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Date: 9/4/2022 4:35:00 PM
Valsa, you have my sincerest congratulations on your first-place win with this remarkable poetry! Have a wonderful and beautiful Sunday!
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Date: 9/4/2022 10:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your top win Valsa! Linda
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Date: 9/4/2022 10:00:00 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win with this outstanding poem, Valsa:-). Have a blessed Sunday!
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Date: 8/14/2022 4:30:00 PM
Valsa the reader travels through the Terra Incognita with you and it’s a wonderful journey. Delightful poetry… Belle
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Date: 8/13/2022 8:24:00 PM
Next time you visit 'Terra Incognita,' can you book me passage as well, Valsa? Sounds D-D-Delightful!
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Date: 8/12/2022 11:09:00 AM
An idyllic " Terra Incognita " hidden deep in your poetic heart, my dearest friend, Valsa! Be blessed!
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Date: 8/12/2022 11:08:00 AM
The sky was rent with songs of birds The air, smelling of odors sweet. Valsa, my dear friend, you have written an incredible poem filled with vivid imagery and great analogies. You took the reader on an incredible adventure. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
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Date: 8/12/2022 11:04:00 AM
It is easy to imagine what a thrill it was for the first humans to see Hawai'i, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! Enjoyed, Valsa!
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Date: 8/12/2022 8:32:00 AM
Dear Valsa, what a lively imagination. Your imagery is suberb. Hugs.
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Date: 8/12/2022 6:18:00 AM
Enjoyed the scenery on the wings of your imagination, Valsa. A pleasant retreat indeed! Skillfully delivered.
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Date: 8/12/2022 6:09:00 AM
You take the reader on an amazing journey Valsa, best of luck in the contest and hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom
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