WDYS 247: Image credit; Tom Barrett of artwork; sculpture by Spanish artist
Jaume Plensa
Dear Lake
do all you can
to console me
sometimes a man
longs to be free
of the harsh words
that minds subverts—
change doom to bloom
*
Dear Sky
I withhold doubt
go with the crowd
but I want out:
it’s disallowed
melancholy
is not manly
the frame of shame
*
Dear Life
I feel hollow
deep down inside
my days are low
and woe betide
grant me a wish
so I can ditch
abyss for bliss
Copyright ©️ selma
Ha’sonnet series after Stephen Buchanan
of the If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet Website
“Men are not prisoners of fate, but
only prisoners of their own minds.”
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See 247 July 29, 2024 prompt.
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a sculpture of a man, made
by welding alphabets together. The sculpture is located at Atwater Park, overlooking
the lake. In the distance, you can see the sun setting over the water and a cloudy sky.
Sadje awaits your responses.
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I started intending to write a sonnet, but since “I don’t have one, a ha’sonnet will have
to do.” Thanks, Stephen, Sir 🙇🏽♀️.
It has been a very long time since I wrote a ha’sonnet. Thanks for reading today.
“The heart of man is very much like the sea;
it has its storms, it has its tides,
and in its depths, it has its pearls too.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh
Did you know? June was Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Today’s Image for
WDYS prompt reminded me of this. Here’s a belated post to all men.
- The Round: Poem by Stanley Kunitz - November 9, 2024
- This Happened To Me: Thank You, Susi, The Short Of It - November 8, 2024
- Clasp The Hands and Know: A Poem by John Masefield - November 7, 2024
Wonderful sculpture! So beautiful written all .
Indeed, wonderful 🤗
Thanks.
Welcome!
All beautifully written 😊
Happy you found it beautiful, Diana. Thanks
🩷
Your poem is so profound and moving Selma. Thanks for joining in.
Thanks Sadje.
My pleasure 😇
Excellent poem. Well done, Selma.
Chris, I just read yours. Wowed me. And couldn’t help notice the titles. What a lovely coincidence.
Thanks for reading mine too. Bless you. 🤗
ah, important to find our bliss
Yes. Everyone deserving of bliss.
Beautiful words and image to go with them Selma.
Thanks for appreciating, Kate. Thank you 🤗
A beautiful, thoughtful set, Selma! Very nice!
Hello there 👋 I’m delighted you read, Stephen. 🤗 thanks for appreciating the set. Bless you.
Selma, a beautiful post! Wonderful quotes! The poem is so heartfelt and empathetic. When people are constrained by traditional gender rules, both men and women suffer.
That the absolute truth.
Thanks for reading Cheryl.
Beautiful post, wonderful quotes, Selma! Such an empathetic and insightful poem! Traditional gender roles limit the potential and constrain the fulfillment of both men and women!
You’re so right.
How are you my friend? Are you closer to Autumn than we are !?
Please be well. I miss you 😘