How
many
things were left
to see before
he came and took you?
I circle 'round and I
see you waiting at the bend
—I stare besotted, inhaling
your charm as you show me what I missed...
How many things were left to see before!
© selma
“What is lovely never dies, but
passes into other loveliness,
Star-dust, or sea-foam, flower or winged air.”
My friends, you’re aware of my devastating loss early this spring when my Lilly was
taken away much too early. Well, I’ve been seeing far too many butterflies–a sure
sign that my friend’s still near–and each time nice happy memories arise to warm
my insides. I had yet to invoke those memories to keep me going:
Ah! The things left to see.
Well, I just felt a need to explain my poem today.
Blessings to all. Particularly to Cara Mia in NY who introduced me to this addictive
poetry form.
Stay in the shade, everyone.
Happy Summering!
Get as much of it as you can;
it’s goING GOing soon now…
(I can’t wait)
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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A beautiful and moving poem for your lovely friend
I’m so pleased you read dear Sadje. Hope all’s well with you dear friend. Stay cool.
Thanks 😊
beautiful poem to remember your friend, and the butterflies are free, just like Lilly
You’re so right. Just like Lilly. Thanks Beth. Xo
Beautiful Selma 🦋🦋
Thanks Maggie. Stay cool.
My pleasure Selma xo
You too my friend 🙏
Oh, Selma! This is a delightful dectina …. simply divine! ♡
So pleased you read Cara Mia. Bless you. Xoxo 🤗
XOXO
Beautifully tender poetry, Selma. ❤️
Ah Gwen. Thanks so dearly for reading. Blessings dear friend.
Lovely Selma. (K)
Thanks for saying K. Happy summering
🦋❤️🙏
🤗🥰🤗 Lovely poem, but painful transitions. I am so glad butterflies are visiting you 🦋
That’s lovely, Selma! I hope your dear friend is visiting you!
She is.
Her family sent me one item of clothing that she loved. (I asked for it) so I feel her really close. Living it. 🤗