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A Cethramtu Rannaigechta Moire Poem For Week of February 14th

Written for the W3 Prompt #94: Wea’ve Written Weekly at The Skeptic’s
Kaddish–posted on  by David.

Congratulations to Sally of The Hot Dogs and Marmalade Website.

I. The prompt poem:

‘A Dance for the Lonely’, a ‘san san’ by Sally

II. Sally’s prompt guidelines

  • Thematic (required): Travel;
    • Where would you like to go? What your favorite place you’ve been?
      Or, put into poetry some experience you’ve had while traveling!
  • Form (required): Cethramtu rannaigechta moire;
    • At least three stanzas.

Cethramtu rannaigechta moire?

The “cethramtu rannaigechta moire” poetic form has two fundamental requirements:

  1. Syllabic:
    • Each verse has four lines;
    • Each line has three syllables;
  2. Rhyming: The 2nd and 4th lines of each stanza rhyme;
  3. Any number of verses.

Those are the guidelines, dear friends. I leave it up to you to decide if my poem
meets the thematic requirement of Travel or not…

“I am an undisputed gangster. To me,
that means playing by my own rules.”

~ Katherine Ryan
(brainyquote)

I invite you to journey to the Happiness that alludes.
Don’t leave home without it on all your travels;
If you don’t take it with you, you will not find
it where you’re going.

TRAVEL

Happiness:
a tendril
that adheres
to the frills

of your kind
heart: a vine
of star nights;
days that shine

Happiness:
a promise
like the sun
falls on us

unhidden:
the moon bares
the sun’s oath
in solace.

Journey there
wide and far
every time
with you near

you’ll perceive
how the vine
wraps around
God’s design.

© selma


“Sometimes breaking
the rules is
extending the rules.”

~ Mary Oliver

Thank you for reading. XO
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This Post Has 42 Comments

  1. ben Alexander

    Awww, this is such a lyrical celebration of companionship and joy… classic Selma. I love how you weave together the themes of happiness and connection, painting a poetic portrait of shared experiences and the beauty of the journey! <3

    ~David

    1. Selma Martin

      ❤️ So glad with this comment, kind David. Xo 🙇🏽‍♀️ ❤️

  2. Sadje

    Beautifully written Selma. 😍

      1. Sadje

        👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  3. byngnigel

    Lovely, Selma. The original gangster. 🤫 One can feel the happiness in this poem. 💜👏👏

      1. Matt

        Love the flow of this

  4. beth

    this is lovely –

  5. rajkkhoja

    This is beautiful ,Selma!

      1. Selma Martin

        Yes, yes. Do, my lovely Heather. You’ll see how everything you see makes you happy. 😊 blessings.

  6. sgeoil

    This poem is divine! I shall take its words with me on my morning walks when I look towards the moon and the stars.

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes, yes. Do, my lovely Heather. You’ll see how everything you see makes you happy. 😊 blessings. 💃🏼

  7. Sally

    Lovely poem, Selma — and yes, totally meets the Travel theme requirement. Life itself is a journey.

    1. Selma Martin

      So pleased to know it was ok. Thanks for the prompt, Sally. Beautiful. XoXo bless you 🤗

  8. paeansunplugged

    What a lovely write, Selma and that concluding stanza was😘

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks for the honor of a comment. It humbles me.
      Bless you. Xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Matthew, I’m so glad you read and commented. Thanks so much.

  9. Kerfe

    And excellent destination–and I love the photo of the postcards! (K)

  10. Kym Gordon Moore

    This is such a divine response and clarity of thoughts you creatively delivered for this prompt Selma! 😊💞🤩👏🏼💐

  11. Anonymous

    Nice job with this!

  12. Sonia Dogra

    I really appreciate your ability to try so many poetic forms. Love your thoughts on happiness and the stunning quote up there.

    1. Selma Martin

      Sonia. Hi. Thanks for reading. I do my best. 🙇🏽‍♀️

  13. murisopsis

    Selma that last verse is spectacular! <3

  14. brazannemuse

    The feeling of fragility of happiness and yet with permanence and strength to be there where ever we go …. I want to climb into that vine …
    💞Suzanne

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