I
will love
you until
the last star ebbs
until darkness falls
and douses me in webs
for however long denseness
lingers so will my love endure
patiently, assuredly, purely—
I will love you until the last star ebbs
© selma
Dectina Refrain?
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 for reading.
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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Beautiful! 🌹
Thanks heartily. Blessings
You are welcome
Beautiful photos. Nice written!
Thanks,!Raj
So beautiful and tender
Gratitude 🙏 🙇🏽♀️
So so beautiful Selma
So grateful. Delighted you read. 🤗
Always a pleasure Selma 🤗
…Forever and ever, so vey lovely.
Heather. Thanks so much for adding. 🤗
You’re welcome.
So beautiful, Selma.
Aww 🙇🏽♀️ thanks, Punam
My pleasure, always. 🥰
Beautifully said Selma, Maggie
Maggie, thanks so much for appreciating 🤗 🙇🏽♀️
Bellissima, cara amica! ♡
Ah, aww. I’m indebted to you for introducing me to this poetry form. Thanks so dearly. Fun.
Glad you like this one 😉 🙇🏽♀️ sending you moon dust from this side. Have a cool day. Good night from me, my lovely
ʕ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡• 💕
🌝
As a mum, your beautiful poem has special meaning
I love this form and your poem, Selma. 💖
This is lovely, Selma. Well done. Hugs.