blent in,
ponderous and
beautiful
The Whale
turned to
me
showed me
the future-
at once
beckoning
laughing,
and I
felt
love
grew infinitely wide
brightness moved into me
wrapped around me
I floated
in darkness
rose slowly
—breathing softly
air tasted so sweet.
erasure poetry created by © selma
from pgs. 66/67 of Whalesong by Robert Siegel
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THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING
Hugs to all.
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My baby, my debut poetry collection, In The Shadow of Rainbows, is about to turn One year old.
What is a new author supposed to do if not shamelessly promote her book? Well, here I am, shamelessly promoting…
Let me know if you haven’t read it yet and we will fix that.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Wonderful picture. Nice written words.
Raj, thanks for supporting my writing and encouragement. Always, thanks.
Always welcome my dear friend, Selma
Congratulations on your approaching one year, Selma…🎉
beautifully created…🤍
Aww, Destiny. Thanks so dearly for reading to the end. You’re so sweet. Thanks.
I appreciate your words about the poem too. Thanks mil xo
so welcome 🙏🤍
Love this poem Selma 💕 it flows so beautifully !
Oh, Maggie, you’re the sweetest. Thanks so dearly, my friend. Blessings on your week. 🤗
My pleasure Selma xo
Many blessings back to you my friend 🙏
Sweet. Thanks. 😊 😘
🙏🤗
Beautiful
Beth, my dear. Thanks so much 🤗
How wonderful!
Thanks for that VJ. Blessings befall you. Xo
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Oh how beautiful, Selma!
Thanks Dora dear. Xo
My pleasure!
You mean that? Means so much to me. Thanks a million. 🤗
Absolutely mean that. 🤗🥰
Beautifully written ❤
Thanks Diana. 💕
You’re welcome 🩷
Thanks for the comment 💕
the gap, the pauses are like the breaking of whales to the surface. Really well done Selma – and wishing you large sales for your ‘baby’ turned 1.
Laura, thanks so much for pointing attention to the breaking of whales to the surface. What a practiced eye you have. Thanks sooo much.
As for the book, it’s not sales I’m after. 🙂↔️ will tell you more later. 🤗
Lovely Selma. (K)
Thanks dearly K. Happy you liked. 🤗