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May 24.2024

Why did I Become a Poet Poetry Contest

Sponsor Jay Narain

I didn’t become a poet by choice, but by accident
On falling ill, I met my muse through sheer chance
I have been drawn to nature and its myriad forms  
To celebrate that love through poetry is my stance

Never I strained to voice my thoughts in verse
Until poetry came at the appointed time
When chosen, it came and gladly resided in me
And now I feel so blessed and sublime 

All that’s alluring and lovesome meets my eyes
And communes to me in profuse delight 
Which I turn into rhyme and rhythm
To make the souls of poetry lovers ignite  

Poetry has now become a balm kissing my wounds
An escape from the commotion and noise around
It is a smooth glide into a sea of tranquility
And a celebration of all beauty that surround.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2024 1:24:00 PM

It's so nice that poetry came to you. The same happened to me in 2000. Before that, I had only written a few funny XMas song parodies and short stories!

Tom Valles

Date: 6/11/2024 8:39:00 AM

Valsa, I tried recently to write why I am a poet but did not write nearly as eloquently as you have! Great piece! Thank you for your wonderful poetry!

Paul Callus

Date: 6/2/2024 2:37:00 AM

I am glad that the hidden poet in you finally bloomed and you are now reaping its benefits, dear Valsa! ~ Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/30/2024 1:09:00 PM

Loved your sheer falling into poetry because of falling ill. I so agree with you my dear friend, writing poetry for me is 'an escape from the commotion and noise around - It is a smooth glide into a sea of tranquility - and a celebration of all beauty that surrounds. Hugs, blessing, Jennifer.

Yann Rolland

Date: 5/29/2024 10:37:00 PM

so touching poem, valsa, bon voyage en Europe, may be i ll see you ( just a joke) thanks for the beautiful poem

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/29/2024 8:54:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Why did I become a poet?" write again. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away With Your Win...........

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/26/2024 8:39:00 PM

"poetry came at the appointed time" - Great fluency and innateness are beautifully brought out. Congratulations!

JCB Brul

Date: 5/26/2024 1:13:00 PM

Amazing! I love the " poetry has now become a balm kissing my wounds". Poetry really heals us in many ways. Congratulations dear friend.

Michelle Smith

Date: 5/26/2024 1:41:00 AM

:-D

Len Gasun

Date: 5/25/2024 10:00:00 PM

Such a gorgeous poem written well from the heart my dearest poet friend. You've expressed so well how you became so passionate with poetry and an amazing talented poet. I enjoyed your superb write. Thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes always. God bless you and your writings. Hugs

Tonye George

Date: 5/25/2024 9:52:00 AM

"An escape from the commotion and noise around." A safe space it is and I'm glad to share in your beautiful works and read them. Cheers dear Valsa.

Ink Empress

Date: 5/25/2024 5:52:00 AM

Dear sweet valsa! This resonates strongly with me too especially “ Poetry has now become a balm kissing my wounds An escape from the commotion and noise around” exactly how so many feel About poetry! I always say that, i dont write to impress but to express, sometimes i hide behind metaphors because while im expressing i dont feel comfortable with being too exposed, if one knows they know! But thats how it is. You are not just an excellent poet dear valsa but also a beautiful soul! I always love reading your work. Sending you light always

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/25/2024 3:34:00 AM

Your poems are full of charm and I love the ease when it comes to rhyme. It's my biggest downfall. Well done, dear Valsa.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/24/2024 6:43:00 PM

Your poems are welcome words to the reader. I always enjoy your talent. Good luck on contest.

Diane Christian

Date: 5/24/2024 1:24:00 PM

A lovley poem of how you became a poet. Mine was based on some real life experiences and I wrote words for encouragement to help others that may he going through similar things Am thankful that God gave me the gift of poetry May he reach others through poems he gives me to write.

Silent One

Date: 5/24/2024 12:16:00 PM

So happy you became a poet and such a wonderful one.. Your poem beautifully captures the serendipitous journey of discovering poetry as a source of solace and inspiration. The opening lines reflect a sense of surprise and happenstance, as the poet recounts stumbling upon their muse during a time of illness. This unexpected encounter with poetry is portrayed as a turning point, leading to a newfound passion for capturing the beauty of nature through verse.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/24/2024 10:56:00 AM

Dearest Valsa, your illness became a silver lining to those who love your poetry, not that I would wish illness on you. Indeed we are blessed by your "celebration of all beauty that surround." Yours is always an uplifting jubilee of images, metaphors and poetic words of art. Thank you for this lovely poem. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings of continued healing to you, dear friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/24/2024 9:35:00 AM

"Why did I become a poet?" is a wonderful write with a great ending. We both did this one. Write On... "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day/weekend..................

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/24/2024 8:13:00 AM

Dear Valsa, Your poem beautifully captures the essence of a poet's journey, highlighting the profound impact poetry has had on their life. It explores how the poet unexpectedly discovered their love for poetry, drawing inspiration from nature and finding solace and beauty in their words. Your choice of words is heartfelt, creating vivid imagery that resonates with the reader. phrases like "celebrate that love through poetry" and "communes to me in profuse delight" evoke powerful emotions and imagery.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/24/2024 7:01:00 AM

- I never dreamed that I would publish any poems ... it just happened that way ... and I'm happy about that ... and I'm happy to have the honor of reading your poems, Valsa :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs