Valsa George Poet Free verse

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December.12. 2023

Transmutation Poetry Contest

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TRANSMUTATION

Once I had harbored complexes many.
I thought I wasn’t beautiful or wise.
With my spluttering tone and broken speech,
I feared, my words fell flat,
Never leaving an impact or impression

Now when I have learnt to accept myself as I am,
I find, there is more strength in me than I know,
And I really do have worth.

I know, even sunshine can burn,
If we bask too much in its warmth.
When our ego is shorn and our craving
For acceptance is lifted off like a piece of lead
It is then we feel lighter at heart.

Do you think this wisdom descended on me,
All too sudden? Never, it came slowly,
When passed through bitter trials, the ups and downs of life.

As grapes are crushed to make red wine, 
As sunflower seeds are pressed to extract oil,
One is passed through the tests of life,
And my insights, I got through hard lessons.

Now I know I am not just a traveler in this wild terrain,
And my sojourn here is not accidental but has a purpose.
I realize I am not alone, but walk among people,
Who share a commonality of experience.

When corn withers on the stalk,
And when life gets torn from its moorings,
It signals that change must come.

When I wished to get a new ignition
And when I tried it with all my might
My leaden nights got transformed into golden days. 

So, don’t fret when life confronts you like a Sumo wrestler.
Just know you are in the process of a transmutation!

I have been in utter darkness,
But burning myself in the blazing fire,
I have acquired the sheen and glitter of gold, 
And how thankful I am, for I am re-forged!

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Stephan McBride December 18, 2023 at 6:57 PM Beautiful my dear friend, this wisdom, knowledge,and truth, shines bright, the fire has purified all the impurities, that the gold is sparkling, the true knowledge of eternal life and inheritance, a Child of the Living God: ). This river of living water flowing throughout to tell others of this abundance of joy, peace and love

Hiya Sharma December 18, 2023 at 2:31 AM Back with my heartiest congratulations for your beautiful placement in the contest, dear poetess! This poem absolutely deserves all the accolades and appreciation for its evocative depth reflecting brilliance.. :)

William Kelii Kekaula December 17, 2023 at 8:26 PM Straightforwardness, in both your before and after, wonderfully exposed simplicity, Valsa. To have garnered high praise with an honorable placement in USs Contest, Amen. Cheers, my friend. Aloha, William.

Bj Legros Kelley December 14, 2023 at 5:39 PM Such incredible wisdom and insight you have woven in this perfect gem Valsa. <3

Richard Lamoureux December 12, 2023 at 9:57 PM This piece is infused with wisdom.

Hilda Greenhough December 12, 2023 at 3:15 PM A very sincere poem that reaches to the reader's heart. Everyone has strengths. It is to strengths to give focus. I will read this one again. Thank you.

Jay Narain December 12, 2023 at 10:43 AM Nice to have self confidence, it turns all pessimism into optimism. Nicely penned.

Hiya Sharma December 12, 2023 at 7:36 AM These words are so full of wisdom and depth, my dear gorgeous poetess. You've so impeccably described how you've said that when we truly embrace ourselves as we are and let go of the insecurities then we start to recognise the beautiful essence of life..Such a profound take this is! Through tribulations of life, we finally learn how to grow and shine..Which brings the best out of us through this transmutation. I love your eloquent wordplay, imageries, descriptions and wordplay here, so ethereal!

Tonye George December 12, 2023 at 6:36 AM This feels so deep in true emotions, self reflection and improvement. Thank you for sharing. "Do you think this wisdom descended on me, All too sudden? Never, it came slowly, When passed through bitter trials, the ups and downs of life." Indeed wisdom grows with experience, devotion and time. Lovely written, Valsa.

Ink Empress December 12, 2023 at 5:53 AM What a profound take on this prompt dear sweet valsa, this is so sincere and so heartfelt and i can feel the depth of every line through your poem, and fits the theme too. Insecurities and all that we have suppressed within and how sometimes we dont realize too much of anything can be bad, in moderation and by following the light we let go of ego and darkness. I really loved the line “ I know, even sunshine can burn, If we bask too much in its warmth” wow! Just love that! FAVE! Goodluck

Tom Cunningham December 12, 2023 at 4:21 AM We face many challenges in life and sometimes we feel beaten but there's always light at the end of the tunnel, we must never give up on hope. Good luck in the contest Valsa. Tom

Judy Ball December 12, 2023 at 1:32 AM Love this Valsa. So many of us fail to realize the lesson you have learned from life. Reminds me of a story I heard about a traveler in Israel who met a Rabbi who took him home for lunch. Upon arriving the tourist said Rabbi you are an important man here yet your home is so sparsely furnished. Where are all your things? Where are yours asked the Rabbi. But I'm just passing through said the man. So am I said the Rabbi. Well Done. God Bless, JB

Karen Jones December 12, 2023 at 12:38 AM This is the wisdom the world needs today. I especially like the lines comparing grapes pressed and sunflower seeds. What a visualization to bring home the key core concepts of the poem! This reads like a parable that is for all to gain from. A brilliant contest entry Valsa! It will do very well!