“Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea.
The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos,
the fountains are bubbling with delight,
the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.
Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in
the beautiful foolishness of things.”
While spreading trees and bushes
don their reds, yellows, and purples
I salute the confidence
of the viburnum bush
–her stark black and red pearls.
Copyright © selmamartin
Form: Gogyōka (五行歌)
Viburnum opulus, commonly called European cranberry bush,
is a highbush cranberry native to Europe, Asia, and N. Africa.
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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Beautifully vivid poem Selma 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Delighted you found it so, dear Sadje. Please be well. Sending blessings
Thank you so much 😊
Lovely poem, Selma! 💕
Aww, dear Cheryl. So happy to see your message. Thanks. I pray all’s well with you. Stay in the shade. It’s still to hot. But we’re closer now. 😁 Fall. Sending blessings.
Two beautifully written poetry forms. Great choice. ❤
So happy you enjoyed Diana dearest. Bless you always.
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A beautiful scene you have painted with your words.
I’m so pleased you saw through the words dear Heather. Bless you as we go into ‘the real’ Fall 😉
Selma, this is stunning!! 😍
Aww, so pleased you read Colleen. Blessings. Always.
You’re so welcome. 🙏🏻
A thing of beauty. (K)
Indeed—of beauty. Xoxo
Very emotional words written in poem.
I’m happy you enjoyed my friend. Bless you.