Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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Feb- 15- 2026

What Poetry Soup Means to Me Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Tom Woody

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What Poetry Soup Means to Me

Poetry Soup to me is just like a joint family
How by a common bond, here we are strung together
Though sailing in different currents and anchored in remote ports
Distance among us has never been a hitch or a tether

Here we enjoy a warm and genial camaraderie
Often I feel my credit far exceeds my debit
And am weighed down by a heavy sense of debt
I wonder if I will ever be able to repay a small bit

Sometimes I feel I am an insidious bed bug
Growing bigger and fatter on others blood
Here when I registered in 2022 as a novice
I was as inane and inexperienced as a kid

As a kite with a piece of broken string
I floated up hither and thither in the skies in vain
You gave me direction, guidance and support
I owe to each one of you for all that I could attain

Your support and encouragement help me aim for heights 
You taught me new poetic forms, here I met with many champions 
Your poems open before me new avenues of thought
Your gracious company creates for me a new ambience

Before my eyes, a hundred smiling faces appear in a row
Some stand out as beacons of radiant light
With words of encouragement, they vanquish all my doubts
Revitalizing my lack luster spirit and leaving it shimmering bright

Through this forum, we share our inmost thoughts
How close we feel though never been together
Many have left the scene leaving trails of footprints
And many join fresh to continue the endeavor

Irrespective of creed, we are here at art’s sacred shrine
‘Poets’ we are called and we breathe the scented pride
We stand tall among many others of our species
Let us proclaim aloud our fraternity worldwide!

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I Am Anaya February 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM "genial camaraderie" Valsa, you got it right on the money. A place of warm & friendly, positive encouraging, inspirational poets. Wishing you warmth & kindness. Great entry!

sara Etgen-Baker February 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM definitely agree...PS is a fraternity. I appreciate the positive tone as well as your own type of imagery. A true contest winner!

Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM I think this one will be a winner. You even got some great metaphor and imagery into it! Wonderful job

Sam Kauffman February 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM Dearest Valsa, how beautifully you have expressed your PS experience focusing on the positive. Your stanzas are stirring in their energy. Each reflects the positive that you give out - truly a treasure! Love your images! It is a joy to read your wonderful offerings and to receive your wonderful feedback that reflects your ability to "read between the lines!" Best wishes for the contest, dear friend. Sending you bunches of blessings!