Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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June.14- 2026

The Stoner Collaborative Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Charles Messina

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The Stoner

I was sitting on the corner, stoned 
When out of the blue, my dead aunt phoned 
How could this be, she rests in peace 
Right beside my loving niece
 
I answered the phone, and my auntie said 
"I know you think that I am dead"  
"I'm alive"- my auntie moaned 
Or- could it be that you're just- "Stoned" 

In my dingy room where shadows creep
I heard my phone once more beep
“Am I under a horrendous delusion
Or is auntie’s voice a mere illusion?”

Memories arose and tortured my head
Auntie had warned ere she was dead,
Of the devastating risk of using hemp.
I sat stupefied feeling in my throat a lump.

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Sotto Poet August 11, 2026 at 7:59 AM Dear Valsa, Back with hearty congratulations on your contest win with this amazing poem.

Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading. Your "The Stoner" is a fun read/write. Have a fun day with your wonderful win...............

Charles Messina August 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM LOL- Love this, Valsa. There are some great lines here. Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest! Valsa George August 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM Thanks a lot, dear Charlie for the placement given. It was fun taking part in this collaborative contest

Sotto Poet June 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM Exquisitely composed poetry. Your imagery and wording are exceptional as always; it is evident in every phrase. An elegant and poignant composition. Wishing you all the best, dear Valsa.

Krishnanand Guptar June 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM A natural flow into the prompt verses. It seems like a piece written by one person . Wish you the best in the contest. I don`t feel inclined to participate in this contest...

Paige Hind June 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM good grief, I don't like that stuff

John Loving Iii June 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM Fun but impossible. But I love what you did with it. Have to say, I was unsuspectiong. of you,

Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM Great job, Valsa. Hemp was a great word choice. I remember back in the 90s when my son would have debates with me as a teenager. He convinced me on marijuana being no worse than alcohol. So strange that hemp was perfectly normal in the old days but today only maybe half the states have legalized pot.

Ink Empress June 15, 2026 at 1:39 PM I have seen so many stoned and experience similar delusions, illusions, etc. youv written a very deeply moving and profound take on this prompt dear sweet valsa! I love the flow and depth and the way youv ended it here too hits really hard! "Memories arose and tortured my head Auntie had warned ere she was dead," thats intense! Brilliant! Youv captured the essence of one stoned so well! Pleasure reading! Sending you light always. Best wishes

Victor Buhagiar June 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM I have never seen a ghost. Your poem is intriguing. MY latest is a triolet but I have doubts,

Anne Winter June 15, 2026 at 2:18 AM I love the writing style in this poem. I love the captivating rhyme and rhythm :)

Joseph P. DiMino June 15, 2026 at 1:53 AM Well said, Valsa -- they do interact with us even when passed on. I have had similar experiences. Death can be even stranger than life. Lots we are yet to understand. To be continued.

Tom Cunningham June 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM Lol, you rose well to the challenge Valsa. Enjoy your day and good luck in the contest. Tom