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Wishing In Vain

How I wish my poems could, Soar higher and higher Like a bird of limitless wingspan, Dashing into horizons far! But they skim like web footed water birds, Tilting their wings in vain, Unable to fly to any desired destination Helplessly watching larks and eagles Flying to the far edges of the sky How I wish my poems could Sail across the limitless expanse Like parting ships bound to distant lands Carrying my fancies to the ends of the Earth! But they remain like paper boats Set to sail by mischievous kids That drift hither n’ thither on muddy puddles How I wish my poems could Wind their way down slopes and dales Like a fountain stream running down To join the sea, travelling miles But they slither like snakes, Struggling to move on polished floors Alas! My poems, like kites tangled Among the branches of trees Are denied forward movement! Still I don’t regret my efforts….. Like the lyrics of a half forgotten melody My poems delight me In my sequestered hours of loneliness! Feb.6.2023 2022 Poetry Marathon Qualifier's Final Placement Poetry Contest Sponsor- Mark Toney Nov.14.2022 2022 .Poetry Marathon mile.20. Contest Sponsor- Mark Toney Placed First In the Brian Strand (1050) Poetry Contest Sponsor- Brian Strand

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Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2023 5:58:00 PM

Dearest Valsa, it's my great pleasure to return to this trophy winning masterwork and offer you my heartiest congratulations for your excellent final placement in Mark's Marathon contest. I'm thrilled to partake of this vivid poem, brimming with museful and metaphorical beauty, once again. It is a grand honor to share the podium with you, my sweet friend and wonderfully talented poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/6/2023 5:54:00 AM

Back again for the third time to congratulate you on your win in Mark's contest, Valsa. Glad to see your talents recognized my friend.

Lin Lane

Date: 3/5/2023 10:43:00 AM

Valsa, it was a fun and very challenging race for us. Congratulations on the completion of it.

Mark Toney

Date: 3/4/2023 1:28:00 PM

Valsa, congratulations on your Thirteenth Place, overall win in my 2022 Poetry Marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on!

Valsa George
Date: 3/5/2023 2:26:00 AM

Thanks a lot dear Mark for the excellent conduct of the Marathon contest. It has been an exciting experience running the 26 miles. Glad I could come within the first 13th among the 28 final qualifiers. A big THANKQ to you dear poet friend.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/11/2023 4:01:00 AM

Congratulations on this winning work in so many contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Mark Massey

Date: 11/26/2022 8:12:00 AM

Oh, how this one speaks for many of us. I sincerely appreciate the vulnerable side of writers. We constantly work to create the perfect verse, the perfect poem, but never quite get there and say we’re satisfied…but we’re really not. The next one we write will be better than the last, or so we say… the joy of this is the pursuit. Your poem expresses it perfectly, thus, making this a perfect poem. Congrats!!!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/24/2022 4:08:00 PM

Dearest Valsa, your soulful poem has the power to impress upon my heart so many emotions at the same time. I stand in awe of your exquisitely expressive artistry. A brilliant metaphorical gem and a masterwork from an extraordinary poetess. Indeed, your poetic wishes do come true, in this sparkling piece and always. Your elevating, creative soul shines! A fav! Congratulations for your excellent trophy win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/24/2022 1:00:00 PM

Back with BIG congrats on your trophy win, Valsa. So well deserved!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/24/2022 9:24:00 AM

Wow, what a wonderful win for a wonderful poem. Big congratulations, Valsa

Mark Toney

Date: 11/24/2022 8:11:00 AM

Valsa, your wish is my command! A Fav for me too. Congratulations on your first-place finish on Mile 20 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 21 has already started. Also, check out my blog post to view your current standing in the Marathon.

Valsa George
Date: 11/24/2022 8:25:00 AM

Wow, I feel so glorified ! Never expected that I would ever become a first place winner. Thanks a lot dear Mark for this recognition ! Thanks also for the great, orderly conduct of this contest ! Feel so enthused !

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/24/2022 7:56:00 AM

Wow! Such marvel! Congratulations!

Valsa George
Date: 11/24/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thank you Chris ! This was an unexpected win.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/13/2022 11:50:00 AM

Valsa, every time I read one of your poems I believe you are fulfilling your wishes. I think you have wonderfully expressed the heartfelt wishes of all writers. I also think your wishes - desires of your open heart - lead you to those new heights you wish for in your poem. Wishing you joy for each day of the new year and blessings!

Valsa George
Date: 1/13/2022 8:41:00 PM

I feel fortunate to have got this stamp of recognition from you. It is so heartening to know that one is making slow but steady progress in the art one is pursuing ! Thanks a lot Sam for your lovely words. Indeed feel blessed....

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/11/2021 8:03:00 AM

WOW!!! Your "Wishing In Vain" is amazing. Your wishes have come true. Have a great/blessed day writing away...............

Valsa George
Date: 1/13/2022 8:37:00 PM

Hi Paula, Glad you liked my poem.... ! Much grateful to your dear one.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/2/2021 8:46:00 PM

This is truly an honest poem; I felt it and my soul was attracted to it in all ways.

Valsa George
Date: 1/13/2022 8:36:00 PM

Thanks a lot Caren for your sincere appreciation ! Stay Blessed .

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/1/2021 1:57:00 AM

Wherever your muse takes you, I am always delighted by the profound imagery not easy to achieve. But most of all the places you took us are full of emotion. I love that, for poetry is emotion first and foremost. ~~

Valsa George
Date: 1/13/2022 8:35:00 PM

Yes, emotional element is something I seek to have in poetry. Only if poems stir emotions in us, we feel the pleasure of reading them. Thanks a lot Victor.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/1/2021 12:56:00 AM

Dear Valsa, your Muse of poetry a winging power.. a passionate surfer of oceans and seas.. a running fountain.. a golden butterfly.. an Artist of a gifted brush whose paintings apt to render in magic the fancy and the mundane.. You have carried my poetic soul to your wondrous dimensions! Savouring each single word much more than the sweetness and nourishment of nectar! With such a deep sensitive imagination your wishes could never be in vain! You have just honoured your work of Art and Poetry! An honour aspiring to.. So rich is your poem, so inspiring that my humble feedback unable to meet its outshining beauty! A Gem of rarity! My warmest wishes and deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.

Valsa George
Date: 12/1/2021 1:33:00 AM

Each time when I get your comment, I am on cloud nine. Your comments are truely first rate poems. You have elevated me to an ethereal realm and your feedback has invested my poem with a rare glow. Dear sweet friend, I am dazzled by the beauty of your language (honestly) and am impressed by your generosity to encourage another with such profuse words of praise... a quality so rare in most people. Stay blessed Besma .... Love and hugs !

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/30/2021 7:56:00 PM

You are way, way too modest, Valsa. Why I personally witnessed one of your poems soar past the stratosphere and into outer space... Of course, my vantage point being hyper-space, that was easy to see. lol. ~ Mr. Xi

Valsa George
Date: 12/1/2021 1:23:00 AM

Were you using a powerful telescope to witness that unusual sight? I didn't know. Next time I should put a tag on mine or else when your poems float around, I will have trouble identifying mine. All these said, I really enjoy your humorous comments. Thank you Gershon !

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/30/2021 10:36:00 AM

How delightfully charming is your write my friend. From stanza to stanza you fly, sail, swim, paint--in brilliant metaphors. Your gifted pen never disappoints, Valsa.

Valsa George
Date: 12/1/2021 1:17:00 AM

Wow... this comment from you is an honor... Vijay. ! Each of your poem without an exception is a delight to read. I geninely feel so.... Stay gifted !