Still
dear mind,
and listen
to the tempo
of our faithful heart
that beats despite the hurt
through seasons of disconcert
when it'd be wiser to give up,
but does not: persisting to keep time.
Still dear mind, and listen to the tempo.
*
snug safe in my chest
none as faithful and attuned
my trustworthy heart
© selma
I learned about a new poetry form (to me) from a colleague here on WordPress.
Thanks The Sicilian Storyteller of The Elephant’s Trunk Website for introducing me to
this poetry form. I like it.
Dectina Refrain: This form was invented by Marion Friedenthal and named ‘Dectina
Refrain’ by Luke Prater. It’s written with your syllables going: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10.
Your 10th line comprises your first four lines as one stand-alone line.
Thanks, dear friends.
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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soothing and succinct ; love the haiku at the end —
Aww. How beautiful of you to read to the end. Thank you so much, John. 🤗
This is so loving and warm, beautiful Selma
You’re kind for saying. Thanks a million. 🤗 🤗
A sincere pleasure Selma 💕
yes, always kindness, and it begins with ourselves
Our faithful heart keeps pumping regardless of how much we abuse the carriage that houses it. We need to take care of ourselves and thank our hearts for persevering 👏🏽 thanks, Beth.
So beautiful Selma ❤️
I’m delighted you found it so, dear Maggie. 🤗
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Brava, Selma! I dare say you will now be hooked to the Dectina! Aren’t they fun? Yours is very lovely and I’m so glad you gave it a go. Beautiful writing today. Thanks for the mention, my friend.
Ahh. I was so smitten by yours the moment I read it. I love forms. Not all, the Sestina is a no no for me. Pantoum, iffy. And then earlier I read about a blue poem something or the other¿? Barbara, the woman who rocked the style is phenomenal but I’m sure I cannot do that form. And others 😞 but I’ll keep galumphing in syllabic poetry. I like it here. Thanks for the inspiration. I wrote a second one—going live tomorrow. Thank YOU 💞 you touched me. 🙇🏽♀️
I’m the one who’s touched by your comments, Selma! I’m so glad you love the Dectina as much as I do. I have a list of poetry forms I want to learn and others I did just once and should try again. Poetry writing is relatively new to me; it’s nice to know this old bat can still learn a thing or two! 🦇 You’re most welcome, my friend. ♡
Lovely to be in this sphere galumphing: frolicking even, in poetry. I’m beyond happy. Val had some amazing list of 30 poetry forms to try in April. I probably tried four or five and promised to return. Haven’t. It’s just that, like the flowers, more and more forms keep blooming every day. Cannot try them all but I want to. Happy poeting my friend. Blessings.
Blessings to you also, Selma, and have fun with your writing!
Interesting writting a poem. ,Selma. Warm words use in poem.
Thanks, always dear Raj. 😃
You are always welcome dear,Selma 💕
Beautiful and profound 🙏 I also appreciated to learn this poem form. Sending you light and blessings 🙏 💫
Thanks dearly, Susana. Glad you love learning this one too. 😁 happy poeting ✍🏽
I love this poem and haiku and sent it to my sister. Thank you 🙂
Kathryn, you did? Aww the greatest honor. Thanks so dearly. Bless you my sweet.
A lovely form and what a beautiful poem, Selma. This shall be my mantra.
Oh, you’re so sweet. Let’s all take care of our hearts. Thanks dearly.
Beautiful form and well done poem, Selma. Love the echo of heart and mind throughout!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Suzette. Yes, the echo. How very intuitive as always. You’re the best. Thank you 😊 🤗
My pleasure, Selma. Have a good one!
A lovely tempo, and listening to our heart is beautiful.
Yes it is beautiful. It lulls me to sleep, and reminds me of my place in the family of ‘things’. Thanks so much, Diana. Happy summer and almost summer solstice. ✨
You too 🙂
Your poetry and heart are gifts for us. Thank you for this reassuring message, sweet Selma. ❤️
Aww, sweet one. Thanks for checking it out. I so appreciate your readership. Always strive to add value. Thanks for appreciating my beautiful lady.
Keep 💃🏼 keep ✍🏽
You rock 🎸 🎶
🥰🙏🏻🌷
I love this style! Well done
Awesome, Selma 💕