IMPERMANENCE Worried fairies gather like stardust in the night insist I get it right I moan and gasp feelings of confusion confound-- my jaw goes lax I see Moon drip like wax dissolving fast fairies rush to patch him big dolly gone balmy stardust wabi-sabi will he endure? we need to act right now lest we all comatose and kiss this life adios forevermore surreal world upheaval a lived meltdown of doom for which none is immune as time ticks on measure carbon footprints adjust and switch off too think more of CO2 green energy *** © 2022 selmamartin.com
The attribute of the Impermanence photo below is By Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand – 056 Teaching Impermanence, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50937285
This post is for Colleen’s Word Craft Prose & Poetry– Tanka Tuesday Challenge where we’re working with a specific form called Abhanga.
The Abhanga is a Marathi form, Marathi being one of the major languages of India. It is the official language of Maharashtra and is also spoken in several neighboring states in the west of the country, including Goa and Karnataka. The form is simply described as four lines, with syllable counts of 6, 6, 6, 4, and rhymes on L2 and L3. It’s customary to title it. I present you with a series. “Impermanence” Hope you enjoy it.
Main image: Photo by Miriam Espacio on Pexels.com
Thanks so much for reading and commenting, my friends. I wish you miracles.
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This is a beautiful piece dear Selma. 💖
Daphny. Thanks for reading, loving, commenting. I appreciate you. xoxo
You’re most welcome Selma! xoxo
I love this Selma and the message.
So glad to hear this, D.L. And glad the message came through. Blessings.
We do need to act right now…everyone should share this vision. (K)
Kerfe, my sweet, thanks for seeing far into this. We do need to get to this right now. I appreciate you reading.
Hey the one about the birds was lovely. The pictures stay with me. Thanks. xo
Can’t go wrong with birds.
Absolutely love this poem, Selma! My tree-hugging heart feels full right now. 🙂
Yvette, my tree-hugging sister, so glad this spoke to you. You bless me. I bless you too. XoXo
Beautiful and haunting…I hear the ticking of the clock in the beat of each verse. It’s scary stuff not must be addressed! 💞🙏💞
*but must be addressed… I’m getting to bed 💤
The same clock ticks for us. We’re running out of time. Thanks, Tricia, i appreciate the comment. All the best to you. xoxo
Yes, agree, thanks Selma! 💖
Amen to this, Selma! Beautifully written ❤️
Aww. Happy birthday. Congrats on the book launch too. May it be a splendid year. I already think it will with the way it has started. Keep going. I bless you. xoxo
Thank you, Selma, onwards and upwards! 🚀
… Karl Geiger, the German Ski Flying World Champion & 2022 bronze medalist a moment ago, and you share the same birthday. Just sayin’ 👏
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Wow, that’s a wonderful poem, I love how you shaped it
Thanks for thinking that. I appreciate your kind support. XO
I’ve been watching a golf tournament – The sponser is a large company that recycles paper and plastic waste into roofing material. – Every little bit helps! A lesson for all in your delightful series 😀
For sure, every little bit helps. At this stage every little bit is important. I’m delighted you read, Jules. Be well, I bless you.
I’m still catching up on visits from ‘making blankets time… I may catch up (at this rate) by the end of the week!
Be well, Cheers, Jules
Selma, your Abhanga is so full of wisdom. We all need to act now! Loved this! <3
Colleen, thanks for thinking that about the Abhanga. The message is one I’m passionate about, as I’m sure we all are, and I’m so pleased you read and liked it. Stay blessed.
Thank you, Selma. ❤️
Lovely lesson, Selma. 🙏
Thanks so much for acknowledging the lesson. I appreciate you. Blessings. xo
Beautiful imagery and message, Selma. Bravo! 💕🙂
Aww. Thanks. Your encouragement means a lot to me. Xoxo
The poem conveys the message that is needed today. Well done, dear Selma!❤️ Xoxo
Well done, Selma. A great poem with a great message. Our world really does get surreal these days!
Hello friend. Thanks for visiting. Blessings.