Poet Poem by Valsa George

Poet

Rating: 4.9


Wielding a tool, mighty and spiky
Mightier than either the sword or rod
He reigns monarch in Fancy's domain
Sketching life in fanciful color and mode

Which with pain and strife fraught
Or bright with gaiety and grace
In finer yarn than the gossamer thread
On the fabric of words in befitting verse

He steals away from the noisy crowd
Into the stillness of the cloistered cell
To dwell with Fancy's mystic charms
Weaving downy dreams at will

He recounts forgotten tales of yore
Of bloody battles won and lost,
Of lovers united, amour defiled,
Conjuring memories from abysmal past

He hearkens to the moans of lovelorn souls
And sings of beauty in ditties fine
Triggering sparks into flames grow
In umpteen hearts that pine and whine

Babbling with the brook rushing swift,
Racing with the deer loping past,
He wanders into mysterious woods
Where flowers, their richest odors cast

His ears intent on the song of birds
That comes floating from the far off groves
And the whir of cicadas on the bark of trees
Breaking the calm of twilight eves

Alone he saunters the stretching strands,
Watching virulent breakers in fury heave
Often his heart dancing with the tide
And swinging with the rhythm of rising wave

He feasts on the gleam of the auburn sun
And the speckled blue of the infinite skies
Watching the day dying in flame
And the night in a diadem of stars vies

All that's lovely meets his eyes
And communes to him in profuse delight
Which he turns into rhyme and rhythm
For the whole of mankind to devour and digest

From his harp flow symphonies sweet
Songs of longing, love and lust
Of idyllic happiness, peace and bliss,
Fueling hearts with vigorous zest

Though outlawed by the great sage of Greece,
Branding the bard, aberrant and a fool
Oft beneath the facade of his wayward thoughts,
Lie heaps of wisdom for the discerning soul

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Topic(s) of this poem: delight,poet,poetic expression,wisdom
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This is my 100th poem on Poem Hunter. I thank all my good friends who have encouraged me so far with positive comments and also invite each of you to evaluate this piece! I have crystallised most of my notions about a poet in this, that I have gathered from my reading of classical poets!
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ranjan Kumar Ghosh 07 January 2018

All that's lovesome meets his eyes And communes to him in profuse delight Which he turns into rhyme and rhythm For the whole of mankind to devour and digest thanks madam I absolute love your poem I read your poem so fantastic 10++++++++

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Rini Shibu 08 February 2018

Great poem.. This poem roved through all the qualities of a poet.. Enjoyed reading it

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Dr Dillip K Swain 05 March 2018

This is a poem of great substance and value! It’s really a master piece! You should feel enormous joy that such a brilliant piece has taken birth in some precious moment by the blessings of Godess Saraswati! Each time I visit this poem, I feel what constitutes of being a poet! You have magnificently unfolded the every traits of a true poet! It’s my great pleasure reading it time and again! To MyPoemList

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Valsa George 05 March 2018

I have no words to thank you for your uplifting comment on this poem Dillip! For any poet it is an honor to learn that his/her poem is read over and again by others. I feel so delighted and thank you in all humility and sincerity for your great words!

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narayana aghalaya 21 February 2018

lovely poem. excellent observations about poets and their ways.

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Sochukwu Ivye 08 December 2023

This poem beautifully celebrates the power of the poet's imagination, capturing the essence of crafting verses that weave together the tapestry of human experiences with vivid and enchanting language.

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We hope that Poet Valsa George would come back and be active on PoemHunter once again

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Congratulations to poet Valsa George. The marvellous poem exuding wit and wisdom is ranked #53 among the Best Poems Of Member Poets. Deserves better positions. Hope PoemHunter sees reason.

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Rob Lamberton 02 November 2022

Appreciated your biography. Glad you became a poet!

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Dr Dillip K Swain 24 December 2021

Great poem! Merry Christmas to you dear madam. Stay always happy and blessed!

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