Valsa George Poet Free verse

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July- 6- 2026

Secrets of the Soul Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Ink Empress

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Waning Light

in the evening of my life,
it’s my habit to sit alone on the seashore.
today I see the sun red and bleeding like me,
drowning into the seascape,
as a tormented soul at the dead end of life
attempting at self- slaughter.

in this gloaming moment, light lingers
and I am once more torn by memories,
that fall on me like birds’ molted feathers,
drifting away untamed
but swiftly carried back by sudden gust.

I sit silent watching a random wave
erase the footprints and depositing in their place
new seaweeds and empty shells.
my life has become an empty shell
“still trapped in your pulse”

when our tracks diverged in opposite tracks
and I saw you walking away into distant shores
though you must have hoped,
that you would be called back,
my ego prevented me and I stood,
seemingly unperturbed, though deeply scarred inside.

I now stare into the deserted shoreline
and I wonder if love is too late
to stem the tide.

I can’t blame you.
oh, never will I dare!
though we were close acquaintances for long,
I failed to voice my clandestine whim 
carefully structured in my mind’s alcove.

on that fateful day when we were about to part,
though I longed to disclose my love to you, 
as words got suddenly broken up,
I failed to convey what I meant,
in a language explicit for you to grasp
and I failed to notice your saddened eyes,
glistening with tears about to shed.

I assure you- “I am the asylum of your ache”
though this knowledge is of no use to you anymore.

now I quench my heart’s ache,
voicing them in soulful verse,
knowing they are ‘Verses in the Ash’

will it be too much for my wistful heart
to hope, we will one day meet in a place
'where Orchids dream!'

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Paula Goldsmith July 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Waning Light" write. A wonderful ending. Have a blessed day with your win..........

Ink Empress July 11, 2026 at 4:03 AM Youv written so well on love lost, dear Valsa, the imagery and the elegant nature of your word weaving that flows so very seamlessly, in a soulful manner truly moved me ~ especially love the ending. Sometimes the best thing one can do is just let lost love be lost love, for it is real and true, it would not have come to an end, unfortunately many forget to appreciate love when they receive it, Thank u for sharing this touching poem. Pleasure readin. Congratulations on your win. Sending u light Valsa George July 11, 2026 at 4:32 AM This acknowledgement from a poet of your stature is much appreciated. Thanks a lot for the placement given. I feel so delighted.

Krishnanand Guptar July 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM .CVongratulations Valsa on your win in this contest with a cute take on the prompts with a lovely narrative poem. Wish you a pleasant forthcoming weekend

sara Etgen-Baker July 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM the last verse grabbed my heart.....'where orchids dream' is such a beautifully powerful image. hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet July 8, 2026 at 1:39 AM The melancholy and yearning in the poem are palpable. Your approach to the task is just brilliant. Very well done, Valsa.

Joseph P. DiMino July 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM "will it be too much for my wistful heart to hope, we will one day meet in a place 'where Orchids dream!'" -- beautiful writing! Always hope. Who knows?

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM Wow. I just love where you took this challenge. Outstanding work, Valsa.

Angela Terry July 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM The longing and the sadness in this poem both jump off the page. Excellent work!