Lily, Lilium, my Lilibet Fount of Honor the real lily, quite at home in my yard accolades abound Now, your leaves, feuillemort like the moths that visited-- no gun salute or title changes will proclaim you less sovereign nor replace my love for you We're just passing through, you susurrated to me once. Our purpose here is to observe to learn to grow to love and then, we return home I curtsy: Happy trails, Lovely Lily Royal Orenda every fiber of you is service; every detail signed off by you-- rest in power, rest in peace, my Lilibet © 2022 selmamartin.com
feuillemort: (not comparable) Of the color of dead or dying leaves: dull yellowish or
orangish brown. (I’m comparing it to the mysterious color that appeared on the queen’s
right hand).
susurrus: a whispering, murmuring, or rustling sound
orenda: extraordinary invisible power believed by the Iroquois Native Americans to
pervade in varying degrees in all animate and inanimate natural objects as a
transmissible spiritual energy capable of being exerted according to the will of its
possessor.
This late post was penned for dVerse, Poetics: There’s a Word For That, where Mish,
who’s hosting, asks if I suffer from logolepsy.
Funny! No, I don’t suffer from it; I relish in it: love the foreignness of the words
in my mouth. But apart from a few of these beauts– like susurrus, I hardly ever use
these bulky words in my poems.
Coming from me, the words would sound too sesquipedalian– I’d start out bumfuzzled,
wouldn’t know how to pronounce them. I write poetry with my late mother in mind, you
see (She knew susurrar in Spanish; my mother adored the queen of England, btw).
And so, if I feel Mother wouldn’t grasp the meaning of a word right away, I move on to
something more ‘ordinary.’
Um, I’ll wait for that kind of munificence to strike me. Until then, ordinary it is. But I’m
happy with the prompt dear Mish. Lovely.
Thanks for reading.
Belize is part of the
Commonwealth of Nations
And so,
I’m sending condolences to the
people of the United Kingdom
and the queen’s family.
I wish you miracles.
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A beautiful tribute Selma
So pleased you liked it, Sadje. TYSM
My pleasure
Big words..ha..ha.. never heard of them before..but I like Orenda. Have a great day 🤗🤗🤗
Orenda IS a great word for sure. Thanks for reading/commenting. I laugh too 😂 XoXo
Truly gorgeous, Selma <3
~David
Pleased to know, David. Xoxo
This is so beautiful and so fitting, Selma. As a UK citizen, I am incredibly sad about the loss of our wonderful Queen. Xxx 💖
Wonderful Queen. A Saddened world but a star in the heavens now. And tonight a full moon? How cool! 🤗
A sad world indeed. As I write, I’m watching the ceremony where King Charles is about to take the throne for the first time. I wasn’t aware that there was going to be a full moon tonight. I’ll be looking out for that. Did you hear that, shortly after the Queen passed away, there was a rainbow in the sky over London. How special is that? Xx 🦢🤗🌹
A rainbow… how gorgeously regal. It’s perfect for her majesty. It took her last breath to heaven. I love it. Thanks. And glad for the news straight from the UK. Blessings.
A most touching and skiful tribute to the death of our Queen, and honouring the impermanence of all things. Thank you x
Life well lived. May we always remember.
My absolute pleasure. Blessings on your new day. xoxo
Beautiful, I really felt it
😊 💗, Deb. Xo
Amazing tribute, Selma. Beautiful .💕
Thanks, Grace. XoXo
You’re welcome , dear Selma.💕
Beautiful Selma. A singular flower indeed. (K)
Thanks, K. Singular. Xoxo
Lovely tribute, Selma. The Queen leaves behind a tremendous legacy. She is admired by people around the world. <3
She had an admirable heart.
Thanks, Cheryl. Xo
Exquisitely penned, Selma! I think you are right about our purpose here and the Queen will be missed by many nations! ♥️
Missed, yes.
Thanks, Tricia. Blessings.
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What a lovely tribute: I like your comparison with the flowers!
Thanks, Ingrid.
Heartfelt. XoXo
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How timely and felt this tribute is! It is sweet and strengthening. 🙂
Jaya, so happy you read and found it of value. Thanks, dear one. Blessings. xoxo
Very greatest tribute. So excited words write in. All are missed the Queen. And you recommend the white Lily.
Yes, Raj, the lily is the flower I recommend. She was one of a kind lily. Thanks for reading and commenting. Blessing you.
Beautiful tribute, Selma. 🙂
Thanks for saying, Kitty. Blessings.
So beautiful
Bridgette, you’re a gem. Thanks. xoxo
Such a beautiful tribute Selma. The lilies scent lingers as love fills the room!
You smelled it. Wonderful. Stay sweet. XoXo
From all that I have read, Queen Elizabeth gave her whole self to service. May she rest in peace.