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The Mirror of My Life

I have mirrored the whole of my life 
On this mercurial surface
I have painted myself on this glossy canvas
My pen has bled words in red
You can look straight into me 
As you see my reflection on a mirror
I have sketched me as I am 
Honest and truthful, 
Sans distortion or contortion

I don’t want to be a sham
Here have I laid bare my life
Fraught with aches, dotted with smiles
My longings and my heart aches
My expectations, my disappointments
My triumphs, my defeats
My search through every nook n’ cranny for success
My plunge into the nadir of despair on defeat
My moments of escalating joy
My dark hours of crippling distress

Everything I wanted to be
Everything I failed to be
Please have a peek into my porous heart
Assess this candid chronicle of my life
And tell me if my soul is black or white

Sometimes I feel I am a life boat without oars
Floating aimless hither and tither
But I see light houses of joy in between
To pilot my way over shoals and breakers!


May. 5.2022
Placed Third

In the Mirror of Life Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/18/2025 6:04:00 AM

A belated congratulations to you on your winning work in the contest. Written with feeling, descriptiveness, and creativity. Sara K

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/13/2022 4:42:00 PM

Back with Congratulations on the well-deserved victory you've achieved. Valsa, you penned such a magnificent poem. Blessings

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/5/2022 11:43:00 PM

We are all people, with ups n downs. You are beautiful Valsa,your pen is amazing. You lift my spirits often. Beautiful poem <3

Anil Deo

Date: 5/5/2022 7:54:00 PM

If you had Jesus, nothing else ( that's impossible,but just 4 argument) YOU WOULD BE A GREATER SUCCESS than BILLIONS. But Valsa George has words, education, Family, and INDiA, too. No one born in India is spiritually poor. That, too. Can stand one in good stead. ThanX for a three way mirror. Shalom shalom Sis

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/5/2022 7:09:00 PM

A revealing look into a searching mirror here.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/5/2022 3:02:00 PM

You cannot feel the bliss of finding Truth and Love without the feelings of being lost as you seek direction. Even the greatest person to ever walk the face of this earth, Jesus, felt both the bliss and the doubt of what path to follow. I admire your beautiful and mindful poetry, Valsa. This was another example of fine poetry. Great entry for the contest, good luck! Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/5/2022 6:08:00 AM

Wonderful Valsa. If you are to self portrait, the honesty is essential.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/5/2022 4:35:00 AM

Valsa, the reflector of your life speaks powerfully to you through its projections. Your writing elicits powerful feelings and has a significant influence on me. You performed admirably in the contest and I wish you the best of luck.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/5/2022 4:27:00 AM

The mirror of your life projects eloquently for you my friend. I feel the emotions and impact of your write. Best to you, Valsa.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/5/2022 12:35:00 AM

Definitely white Valsa, you rose well to the challenge for the contest, best of luck. Tom

Valsa George
Date: 5/5/2022 2:08:00 AM

Thanks a lot Tom for giving me a clean certificate and affirming that my soul is white. :) :)