Written for The Skeptic’s Kaddish for the prompt of November 29, 2023 where
Ms. Mich is the PoW. Thanks guys.
I. The prompt poem:
‘Rainbow – Colored Afternoon’, a rondeau by Michelle Navajas
II. Mich’s prompt guidelines
Write a multiple/chained hay(na)ku on the theme of “love lost and found”.
Hay(na)ku?
Hay(na)ku is a very simple poetic form and one of the newest. It was inaugurated on
the Web on June 12th, 2003 (Philippines Independence Day) by Filipino poet Eileen
Tabios (b. 1960).
- Three lines;
- L1: one word;
- L2: two words;
- L3: three words;
There are some variations of this new poetic form. For instance, a reverse hay(na)ku
has lines of three, two, and one words for L1, L2, and L3 respectively. Also, multiple
hay(na)ku can be chained together to form longer poems.
Infatuation
they said
about our love
Impediments
they saw
at every turn
Uncanny
the features
of different nurture
Secretly
they connived
to separate us
Engendering
bad feelings
about the other
Succeeded
but once—
the embers lingered
Aligned
the stars
in our constellation
Bringing
new insight
into the fraction
Love
is such—
it conquers hurdles
Love
doesn’t fade
like summer tans
Love
alters not
when alterations finds
Star-studded,
authentic love:
madness most discreet*
© selma
*Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, scene 1, Aside: discreet madness means sensible or showing good judgment— the exact opposite of madness.
Thanks for reading
and
happy last day in
November
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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This is beautifully done Salma. Great share!! Love your poem!!!
Dawn. Thanks.
Be well, Bee. 🐝
Beautiful. I was not aware of this form. Thank you ❤️
First time for me too. Did my bestest. Mich knows so much!
Thanks, Kajal
Awesome take Selma. A complete love story here.
Thanks, Sadje. Glad you enjoyed it. Xoxo
VJ. Thanks.
My pleasure
Well done.
VJ, dearest one. Thanks.
Welcome
Every day I am amazed by your words! Thank you from my heart! <3
Thanks so much—um, who?! Xoxo
Oh my dear Selma….standing ovation here…i love how you weave a beautiful love story with even the word count restricrtions. I must say I also love your line breaks 👏👏👏 my Filipino poet heart is so happy.
You’re too kind. Toooo kind. I wish I had your smarts and vitality. Xoxo
Alas! There’s only ONE Mich. and we love her. 🤗
Love conquers all! What a fabulous poem!
Freya. So glad you liked this. Bless you.
Amazing, Selma. You turned a complicated assignment into magic. ❤️
Magic. 🪄 thanks for saying that, Gwen. Blessings.
I’m glad you persevered! (K)
One needs to, right? Persevere.
Thanks, K. Glad to bee 🐝 here.
You went right to work with this poetic form, talented Selma. A beautiful result in your lines, message, and presentation. Love the nod to Romeo and Juliet! 💞💫
You make me happy with this analysis, dear creative lady. Thank you. You are too sweet.
Wonderful,Selma!
Raj. Thanks so dearly. Happy first day of December b
Hi Selma, I’ve chosen you as this week’s Poet of the Week.👏👏👏
🤗 🤗 🤗
Selma,Most welcome. Enjoyed December month.
This is just perfect 😍
😜 😘
I love the way you’ve woven this, Selma!
Hehe 🙃 with a little help from The Bard 🤷🏽♀️ 👏🏽 of Avon 💕 Thanks for reading, I.
Beautiful lines, Selma. Thanks.
So glad to hear your thoughts, Negi. Blessings. Thanks. 🙏
Love does find a way – always. Wonderfully done!!
Love will always be the last one standing. 👏🏽 we just have to believe in Love, right? Right! Glad you enjoyed it, Muri. XO
Fa-bu-lous!!!!!
Thanks, Syl. Glad you enjoyed this. Xoxo
Fan-friggin’-tastic, Selma. I’m wow’d.
Much love,
David
🥹 you’re wow’d❣️thanks
Selma,
Mazal tov! I’ve sent you an email with “next steps”… If you haven’t received it, please email me.
Much love,
David
Xoxo 😚 🤗 💗
Magical Selma 🙌
🪄 💕
Beautiful, and the last stanza, the idea of love as “madness most discreet” is full of intrigue. 💖
Isn’t it something? Is this an oxymoron you think? Could be, right? 🤷🏽♀️ I don’t know. Blessings. Thanks for reading Dora dear.
Selma, wonderful poem! The opening stanzas could have been written about some of my life experiences. <3
Cheryl—there you are! Hi. 👋
We’ve all been there, right.
Be well my lovely. 😊
Absolutely beautifully done
So happy to know your thoughts MsHazy dear. Blessings.
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So deserving to be poet of the week. I love your Hay(na)ku!
Thanks, Heather dear. Blessings
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Beautiful love poem ❤️
Thanks, Lesley. Happy Holidays.
You too Selma! 🎄