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Life is too short to waste. Photo by Selma: A perfectly blue day that should not be spent with rancor.

Bah Humbug! My Old, Disgruntled Friend: Seize And Unfreeze

Into the nothingness of noise
I strain to voice my cares with you
Into the scornful sea that drowns
My dreams and cares, to you unknowns

Yet still, I labor night and morn
To reach the one who smiles no more
The grass below, the sky above
I’m here and I do it for you, my love

Last night you popped into my dream
A shadow barely— I recognized you
And when your shadow vanished in the crowd
The spot was wet where you stood cowed

You’re the consumer of your woes
That rise and linger like storm-clouds
You know I’m here but in your stifled throes
You choose to scorn and imitate the rogues

I know you haven’t smiled in ages
You find your queen bed vexing when you lie
Bah humbug! My old, disgruntled friend
The green grass below, blue sky above
The clock ticks and you’re running amok

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Life is long enough to get all your ducks in the best order
Life is too short to worry about how crooked your ducks align ~ Selma

Let yourself become living poetry.” ~ Rumi

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  1. GraceoftheSun

    Love this, Selma. Great poem, quote, and photograph. Wonderful.💕👏👏👏💕

    1. Selma Martin

      Hey, Grace. Thanks so much. Glad you liked all three points. Pleases me. XoXo

  2. Sadje

    Beautifully written Selma

    1. Selma Martin

      Sadje. Thanks, dear one. I value your opinion. Thanks. Xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Then that makes two of us, David. It’s sad. But nothing to do about this. Be well, friend. I bless you. Xoxo

  3. Ingrid

    Beautifully put, Selma! 💖

    1. Selma Martin

      So pleased you liked. Thanks so much. I bless you and send cool vibes.

  4. Nope, Not Pam

    The perfect trifecta Selma

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh, you think so? Thanks. Music to my ears. I appreciate your comment, Deb. Happy new week. Xoxo

  5. Laura Bloomsbury

    I read this several times for the sheer pleasure of the poem – great work Selma and was especially struck by:
    “And when your shadow vanished in the crowd
    The spot was wet where you stood cowed”

    1. Selma Martin

      Hey, Laura. Thanks so much. Yes, that was a lovely gift to me from the poem. Now it belongs to everyone.
      Your comment lit me up, literally. Thank you.
      Hope it’s not too hot by you. It’s hot here. Makes one feel winded all day. Be well. I bless you. XoXo

  6. memadtwo

    Beautiful rhythm for wise words. (K)

  7. harmonykentonline

    “You’re the consumer of your woes” … an absolutely perfect line! Beautiful poem, Selma. Love it 💕🙂

  8. shreyar2000

    It’s such a beautiful poem. I enjoyed reading it❣❣😊

  9. Tricia Sankey

    Brilliant! And I love this line, “You’re the consumer of your woes” so true!! 👏👏💓

  10. Belladonna

    Beautifully written Selma and Love that poem!!!!!!

  11. Sonia Dogra

    I know you haven’t smiled in ages
    You find your queen bed vexing when you lie
    Brilliantly penned Selma.

  12. JoAnna

    It’s hard to watch someone be miserable, but you’ve done well with your poem, Selma. Perhaps your friend will notice the blue sky. Life’s too short to worry long about anything. I love your response about not worrying about how crooked your ducks align! Straight lines are boring, and they’re ducks!

    1. Selma Martin

      hehe. yes, duck! Thanks so much for reading, JoAnna. Stay sweet and cool as always. xoxo

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