Valsa George Poet Free verse

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April- 11- 2025

The Now Continuum Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Unseeking Seeker

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The Now Continuum

Line of inquiry:
“since thoughts speak in past tenses,
drop mind, rely on senses,
embracing and releasing,
pain pangs and pleasure pleasing”
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I will turn away from the shadows
         of what once I knew, 
mirroring the past
        carrying a c h e s
            of battles fought
and dreams that n e v e r came true

         instead search for love
flickering within,
        never before fanned,
           but may blaze and blossom.

it will script new stories
       breathe fresh life into me.
it will come in the form of quieting peace
       like a hand holding me, never letting go

never again I shall chase 
      the phantoms of the past.
       I ‘ll not cry on flowers wilted, 
          count on buds that canker might blight, 
            but marvel over beauty blossomed! 

find joy in giving up a plan that went futile
     take one day at a time and live now
        steal the moment like a thief
and enjoy the beauty the senses give.

    extinct are our Yesterdays, 
illusory are our Tomorrows, 
    today is all that exists, 
       what there is and all there is.

     today is our way up hill
       the arena for action decreed
          the stage set for the show
the tool and trade for life.

today well lived leaves - 
       every yesterday
a reminiscence - sweet to relish! 
     every tomorrow 
a vision glorious to chase! 

      drool not, over yester years,
rant not on chances missed
      greet Today, right in front!

l i v e Now.

render it your respiration and perspiration
   strive, 
      find, 
       and reap
        rewards 
          galore!

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Kim Rodrigues April 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM Congrats, Valsa!

Ink Empress April 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM Back with congratulations on your top placement dear sweet valsa! Well deserved win! Sending you light always

Sotto Poet April 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM Dear Valsa What a wonderful poem on the necessity of living in the moment and letting go of the baggage of the past. The speaker advocates for accepting love, finding joy in the present moment, and experiencing life as it develops. The subject also discusses personal development, self-discovery, and the transformational power of love and mindfulness. The poem's style is thoughtful and introspective, including rich imagery and expressive diction. The words "shadows," "flickering," "bloom," and "marvel" convey a feeling of beauty and regeneration.

Yann Rolland April 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM waw, i quote find joy in giving up a plan that went futile take one day at a time and live now a wonderful message for every one, merci beaucoup poétesse

Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM Dear sweet valsa What a resilient write this is, so well woven and flows seamlessly, depicts inner strength and willingness to let go and embrace today, and face tomorrow , erasing past sorrows and not dwelling on all that, i really love the arrangement of lines and word weaving here especially love the lines "search for love flickering within, never before fanned, but may blaze and blossom." Yes always love and light, is the way, this poem speaks volumes! And is a fave for me

Jay Narain April 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM Nice inspirational poem.

Joseph P. DiMino April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM "I ‘ll not cry on flowers wilted" -- Love that! "steal the moment like a thief" -- God's thief, His open hands for us to grasp and cherish. Time is a Gift to us. Let is find the treasures, those on the surface along with the infinite hidden.

Michael Tor April 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM Such a great message Valsa loved this from you and the inspiration it gives. A favorite my Dear Writer...

Andrea Dietrich April 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM You are so good with that kind of writing, Valsa. Was this for the contest of Unseeking seeker. It has that cool vibe to it.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM - Life goes up and down for most of us... tomorrow brings new opportunities... love the end of your verse, Valsa - A lovely poem :) - Have a great weekend :) - hugs