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Harlequin: The Life of The Party #soliloquy

Of the flock, the hues doth turn pale
from the same tree, apples expire
but strength is found in the numbers
last I checked, three is much higher.

Three are planning a reunion
the news reached me through the wire
of course, I was not invited
that would be no fun for the choir.

Who does she think she's fooling
flaunting more talent than the rest,
the same home that housed her, nursed us,
food slimmed her; us, fattened & stressed.

Not fighting the fight like Ma' taught
surrendering and winning still
talking froth about dandelions
guarding smiles to bring out at will.

Inhaling sun from line-dried sheets,
collecting dust from neutron-stars,
seeing rainbows on pitch-dark nights
protecting fireflies in glass jars.

On and on, in torrents of fire,
fawning on their merits through mine,
waste a good night disparaging
with nothing but me on their minds.

Why wouldn't I be the anti
to balance the scales above all
a red pill, a blue pill--that's why
there's fewer of us after all.

But strength is found in the numbers
collectively, three's still higher,
of course, they would not invite me
I'd bring no fun in their hell's mire.

***
Soliloquy,
page 101
In The Shadow of Rainbows

© selmamartin.com
Soliloquy is a form of speech spoken aloud by a character but addressed to
no one except his or her self.
The purpose of the soliloquy is to allow the audience to get a glimpse of
the character’s inner thoughts and feelings while keeping them hidden from
the other characters.
The soliloquy differs from a monologue in that the latter is spoken so that
other characters may be made privy to the speaker’s point of view.
A soliloquy can express thoughts, emotions, intentions, plans and desires.
It can influence the unfolding of the plot and can create irony.
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    1. Selma Martin

      Daphny, glad you liked it. Please visit often. And thanks for the support my young friend. I bless you.

      1. Daphny Aqua

        Will do, love reading your work and I’m learning alot from you 🌼❣️

  1. rothpoetry

    Wow! sounds like friends you can live with out! Great musings and such great images…. I love this…
    inhaling sun from line-dried sheets…

    Brings back great memories!

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww. You bless me with this comment. Line-dried sheets. Yup. Glad you understand that.

      Lovely too that you understood the poem so well. Thanks. Poetry is an art I need to polish. Thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate you.

      1. rothpoetry

        You are very welcome Selma. I find your images very relatable and well written!
        Dwight

  2. Helen Dehner

    For starters Cheers to you .. I would love to have a long talk over a few Woodfords!
    “For sure, 3 are planning a reunion the news reached me through the late wire of course, I was not invited that would be no fun for the choir.”
    I have friends whose own sisters fit this scenario! Those friends came to mind as I read your *exquisite* poem.

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh sister! Yes. That’s what I meant about the rotten apples dropping from the same tree. Siblings, you see. (But I had to count syllables…)
      I’ll join you for the drinks. Thanks for the intro.
      You rock. Thanks for reading and commenting.

  3. Victoria C. Slotto

    This hit home for me, reaching way back into childhood. Intense, evocative poetry.

    1. Selma Martin

      So glad something here hit home, dear Victoria. Some childhood things live on as is in some families. Some sisters never grow up. They listen and enact the same stories at every chance.
      One needs to disassociate from the toxic…
      Thanks for hosting this. Great prompt. You rock, lady!

  4. Beverly Crawford

    Oh, mercy, that seemed cathartic! Put words to paper, put paper in jar and FORGET it always worked for me!

    1. Selma Martin

      Good advice, Beverly.
      “…and I say to myself, what a wonderful world!”
      Thanks for reading and commenting.

  5. Sunra Rainz

    Wow! This is incredible, Selma! I totally felt it. I love these two stanzas:

    “not fighting the fight like Ma’ taught
    surrendering and winning still
    talking froth ’bout dandelions
    guarding smiles to bring out at will

    inhaling sun from line-dried sheets
    collecting dust from neutron-stars – this line is killer!
    seeing rainbows on pitch dark nights
    protecting fireflies in glass jars”

    You can be nothing other than who you are and by doing so, it reveals to others who they are, which they may not like and that’s why you disturb them. Well done <3

    1. Selma Martin

      I disturb them. It’s so true. And whether they invite me or not to their parties I’m always in the center of the party. How disturbing is that?
      Not healthy.
      Thanks for reading and commenting. Like before, you light me up.
      Glad you liked my killer line. Haha. 😘

  6. Carol Congalton

    There is such beauty in the ordinary things as you already know. Perhaps they are displaying jealousy[?] Very expressive and ‘felt!’

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes. You and I know about that extra in the ordinary, Carol. I know this for a fact now. Those 3 are full of envy.
      I’m thrilled you could feel the meaning.
      Thanks for finding me. I’ve been waiting for you.
      Thanks for doing THAT 😉
      So grateful. Be well, Carol. I wish you miracles.

  7. dianekrausewriter

    Hi Selma,
    My, your poetry has grown < trifold, during my hiatus. You've captured universal emotions with this one. Thank you.

  8. ben Alexander

    I’m sorry you were excluded, Selma… that’s not a good feeling, to say the least… but you got a beautiful and relatable poem out of the experience…

    <3
    David

  9. Ingrid

    I think I would rather not be invited to such an event! Keep on shining brighter 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, Ingrid. I’ll do just that. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you.

  10. Being left out deliberately is among the worst thing humans can do… I do remember such occasions and it leaves a deep thorn in the heart.

  11. rajkkhoja

    Hi
    Selma
    Lovely photo. Megic written words. Wow so great post. I am so glad.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so much for reading, dear Raj. So glad you liked the photo and written words. Thanks, as always. You rock! (You’re amazing)
      I bless you

      1. rajkkhoja

        Thanks lot Selma
        I am so glad. U so pretty! 👍

  12. Zelda Winter

    I could feel this one deep! I also read your About, which is wonderful–there’s so much that seems simple in life, in a day, but is marvelously extraordinary. Blessings to you!

    1. Selma Martin

      You’re a gem. Thanks so dearly. Be well. I wish you miracles. xoxo

      1. Zelda Winter

        What lovely words! You are the 2nd person to call me a “gem” this year…I just may start believing it! Thank you 🙂

  13. Selma Martin

    That’s it, sweet one. Two cements it! Better start believing. xoxoxo

  14. Manja Maksimovič

    I felt this poem land near. Probably all I ever write is a soliloquy, trying to explain the workings of my mind to everybody who has a minute. Thank you.

    A technical matter: I didn’t get an email when you posted this one, even though I get one normally. I got one for your previous and one for your next post. Mystery. Miracle?

    1. Selma Martin

      So pleased at how close it landed, my sweet. All you do/write, I love💕
      That technical matter:you’re the kind of audience I love. Thanks for the feedback. But this time I have a ready answer.
      See, I been seeing people reposting their own posts over and over. That’s what I did with this one. Meaning, it’s not new. I pulled it up from August, scheduled it for this day and republished. Looks like it doesn’t behave the same as a new one does. That’s why there’s no email notif (my guess). Thanks, my sweet. Your feedback is valuable. xoxo

      1. Manja Maksimovič

        Ah, yes, This answers it, thanks. I remember that scheduled posts behave weirdly.

        1. Selma Martin

          somethings… smh… confusing. Be well. Have a fabulous weekend. xo

  15. Jane Aguiar

    This poem reminded me of my childhood. Thank for sharing dear Selma 🤗♥️

  16. Cindy Georgakas

    That last line “they would not invite me
    I’d bring no fun in their hell’s mire”

    great poem Selma! 💖

    1. Selma Martin

      Cindy, my sweet: Thanks. Enjoy your Sunday, Funday, dear one. And thanks for checking me out. 💋

      1. Cindy Georgakas

        You’re so welcome! I’m cozy in my robe still thanks and you do the same.. Sunday Funday sounds good to me. Pleasure always! 💖

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks dearly, Maggie.

      BTW, I tried to respond to your latest poem post but … unexpected error 🙅🏻 🤷🏽‍♀️ WP is weird again. Sorry 😢

  17. Sadje

    A very moving dialogue

  18. VJ

    Oh, I can just feel the oozing resentment. Wonderfully written

  19. Miriam Hurdle

    I can feel the emotional struggle. Great poem, Selma! It’s healthy to express such resentment, though.

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