Valsa George Poet Free verse

What Shall I Serve You

What shall I serve You?

For long, my house has been lying deserted 
My gate has not been opened wide to let in anyone
No guest has so far come to visit me
Tired of distant wanderings
I have come here to listen to the beat of silence
Occasionally broken by the sound 
Of laughing wings, pirouetting overhead
Here I have brooding shadows for company
Hermit like I wrap myself in my solitude

Now abruptly when you announce your arrival
I feel excited and equally perplexed

 What shall I serve you?

I am at a loss
My hearth has not been lighted for long
And my kitchen pots remain empty
I know I should serve you
Something chilled or warm
In my menu, I have a simple surprise
But not of the edible kind
Nor delectable to your palate
But as I have known you since long
I hope it will appease you

In poetry’s platter
I shall serve my thoughts warm,
Garnered in the lonely hours
Of my solitude! The only dish I have!

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July. 10.2022


Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest

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Bill Baker July 12, 2022 at 12:26 PM Eloquently written, Valsa. The suspense and the the turn from dispair to charity was timely. To open ones heart and share their poetry will always be a welcome and satisfying serving. Thank you for sharing this soulful poem of problem and solution. In a word, brilliant. Blessing my dear friend, Bill

Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2022 at 3:38 AM I really like the immediate change of attitude from "Here I have brooding shadows for company Hermit like I wrap myself in my solitude" to..... "Now abruptly when you announce your arrival I feel excited and equally perplexed" Well done! Clapping for you.

Linda Alice Fowler July 11, 2022 at 10:32 AM And a lovely dish it is! Very apt and superb Valsa. Linda

Victor Buhagiar July 11, 2022 at 2:41 AM Brilliant, dear Valsa. I thought this was for the iron gate contest. But still I simply loved it.

Harry Horsman July 10, 2022 at 8:22 PM And a wonderful dish you serve, Valsa. I'll keep coming back for more.

Rico Leffanta July 10, 2022 at 7:24 PM Well served! Aloha!

Gershon Wolf July 10, 2022 at 7:24 PM Aw, Valsa: At least give the poor chap a hearty bowl of Poetry Soup! lol... You'll come up with something, I'm sure. How about tea and crumpets? ~ Prince Charles Valsa George July 10, 2022 at 8:49 PM I should have thought of it ! :) Next time at least, I can arrange it. Thanks for the suggestion, Gershon !

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM I really like this metaphorical writing you did. Love how you ended this.

Robert Gorelick July 10, 2022 at 12:37 PM The lonely hour of our solitude often reveals our most treasured essence to be cherished and perhaps shared. Well written and well received. Robert

Tom Cunningham July 10, 2022 at 8:48 AM Whatever you serve Valsa will not disappoint your guests. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 10, 2022 at 7:25 AM Beautiful thoughts in a poetry’s platter - that’s what you serve to all of us! Dear Valsa, you already know - I read a lot of Tagore’s work, and translate some of them. Today your poem brought the same kind of serenity to my mind…echoed the same kind of emotions and feelings to the almighty. Thank you for sharing this spiritual poem. Love and hugs ~ Mala Valsa George July 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM Thank you so much Mala. I feel so happy that you are touched by the spirit of my poem and that you feel a kind of serenity within. I too love to read the works of Tagore, of course their translation. Here Tagore's poetry must have influenced me.

Vijay Pandit July 10, 2022 at 6:49 AM Thoughts that carry endearing sentiments will always please hunger. Well conveyed, Valsa. Best to you.

Sotto Poet July 10, 2022 at 4:20 AM Nothing beats a bowl of warm thoughts garnered during lonely hours and presented in a way that most people would find gratifying, Valsa. Incredible flavor! I appreciate it. Wow, that's really cool. Have a blessed day, my good friend.

Regina Mcintosh July 10, 2022 at 2:32 AM Oh, so delicious it is! Thank you. I love this. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina

Sara Kendrick July 10, 2022 at 2:31 AM Reads like a good contender to me for Brian's contest. A dish of soup served up just the way most would like. Thanks for your visits to my page. Sara