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!
- Where would you like to go? What your favorite place you’ve been?
- Form (required): Cethramtu rannaigechta moire;
- At least three stanzas.
Cethramtu rannaigechta moire?
The “cethramtu rannaigechta moire” poetic form has two fundamental requirements:
- Syllabic:
- Each verse has four lines;
- Each line has three syllables;
- Rhyming: The 2nd and 4th lines of each stanza rhyme;
- 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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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
❤️ So glad with this comment, kind David. Xo 🙇🏽♀️ ❤️
Selma,
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by the wonderful Heather (Sgeoil) is now live!
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/02/21/w3-prompt-95-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy!
Much love,
David
Beautifully written Selma. 😍
Glad you liked it, Sadje. XO
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Lovely, Selma. The original gangster. 🤫 One can feel the happiness in this poem. 💜👏👏
I’m pleased to know you can feel it. XO
Love the flow of this
Thank you. 🙏
Beautiful Selma ❣️
Thanks, 🙏💃🏼🍀
My pleasure ❣️
this is lovely –
TYSVM 🙇🏽♀️
This is beautiful ,Selma!
Thanks so very much. XO
Yes, yes. Do, my lovely Heather. You’ll see how everything you see makes you happy. 😊 blessings.
This poem is divine! I shall take its words with me on my morning walks when I look towards the moon and the stars.
Yes, yes. Do, my lovely Heather. You’ll see how everything you see makes you happy. 😊 blessings. 💃🏼
Lovely poem, Selma — and yes, totally meets the Travel theme requirement. Life itself is a journey.
So pleased to know it was ok. Thanks for the prompt, Sally. Beautiful. XoXo bless you 🤗
What a lovely write, Selma and that concluding stanza was😘
Thanks for the honor of a comment. It humbles me.
Bless you. Xoxo
You are so welcome. 🙏🏼
Hi Selma, a beautiful take on the prompt.
Thanks, Robbie.
So upbeat and wonderfully penned, Selma!
Matthew, I’m so glad you read and commented. Thanks so much.
Very beautiful!
Thanks, Dawn. Bless you, my friend.
And excellent destination–and I love the photo of the postcards! (K)
Thanks K. Glad you liked that photo. Xoxo
This is such a divine response and clarity of thoughts you creatively delivered for this prompt Selma! 😊💞🤩👏🏼💐
Thanks, Kym. Glad you liked it
You are so very welcome my friend. Smooches! 😘💖😍
Nice job with this!
Thanks.
I really appreciate your ability to try so many poetic forms. Love your thoughts on happiness and the stunning quote up there.
Sonia. Hi. Thanks for reading. I do my best. 🙇🏽♀️
Selma that last verse is spectacular! <3
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