she smiled when the
mist parted
to reveal a
pea-green boat
he rose to guide
her starboard suave
from riverbank
to the craft
love billowed them
to thrilling realms
free-floating with
February stars–
on new moon night
the Milky Way
they conquered
© selma
Lovely dVerse prompt, presented to us by De Jackson, aka WhimsyGizmo, who’s shining
us a little light with this luminous prompt to write a Quadrille.
Need a Q Review? Here’s what to do:
- Pen a poem of precisely 44 words, not counting the title, including some form of the word star.
- Post your poem on your own blog and share your link using TheMr.Linky.
- Then shoot around to read the work of other poet superstars.
- The prompt is up through Friday, so be sure to come back and read – and write –some more!
Thanks so much for reading, dear friends.
May luminous blessings rest with you.
I wish you miracles.
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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Aww! This is a beautiful poem, Selma. Loved these lines, “free-floating with
February stars”. 🙂
Thanks for saying, Kitty. Pleased by your lovely comment. Blessings.
You are welcome, Selma. Thank you. 🙂
Great take Selma.
Sadje. I’m so happy you think so. Blessings.
Thanks 🙏🏼
Very nice poem. Love these poem. Lovely words written .
Hello, Raj. So happy to receive your message. blessings.
Thank you so much, Selma
A luminous write, Selma. Especially like, “love billowed them” — nice!
Love billowed them. Thanks for saying. I bless you.
Lovely! “Pea green boat” reminded me of “The owl and the Pussy-cat”!
Exactly, Punam. That’s where Pea=green boat comes from. Glad you read, my sweet. blessing you.
How cool! Always grateful for your blessings.
Beautiful, Selma! 💕🙂
I’m always so happy when you visit. Thanks, Harmony. I wish you success, always. xoxo
I’m always so happy when I manage it! Hugs 💖🤗
I love this, Selma! It sounds so romantic! 🙂
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Thanks Yvie. I’m so happy you came. I love it that you include your blogpost in your response. Please do so I can find you faster. Blessing you. XoXo
Oh, I just love those “February stars!” Simply dreamy…
The stars twinkle right now– that is when we get to see them. haha. And the Milky Way is on show from February to October (they say) thus, I chose February for this lovely star-studded poem. Thanks for the prompt. Lovely. Blessing you De. xoxo
What a wonderful adventure with those February stars…. i think the lakes would be frozen here…
The boat was the vehicle that floated them to the stars. 😜
A frozen lake posed no barriers for these young ‘uns.
I am thrilled you read Björn. Thanks soooo much. Xo
A beautiful poem, Selma. 💙 It’s like a folktale. I can imagine it as a song.
You’re precious for sharing with me what you saw with your third eye, Merril. Thanks so much. I bless you. Xo
You’re very welcome, Selma.
What a beautiful poem Selma!
I’m so pleased to know you liked it. (((Hugs)))
Yes, very much!
This is so beautiful Selma. Love the imagery! 💗
It was a short one. Yes. It helps curb my wordy inclination. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Blessings. Enjoy your Sunday
It was a pleasure!💕 you’re so welcome!💕
These Dverse prompts look like fun!
Oh, Conny. They’re engrossing, insightful and so much fun. The community is stellar as well. You should come. In fact, here, I personally invite you to check them out. I will be participating more now that I’ve decided to stop running with Medium. That made me tired. Had me spinning my wheels and got me nowhere. Im not leaving. I won’t be as active.
Come to dVerse. See you inside? I hope so!
I love this, Selma–the pea-green boat, and free floating with February stars!
I’m most happy you liked this one. Thanks so much for the lovely visit. Bless you. XoXo
I love the way your words create a gentle dance as one reads them.
A dance. Aww. Love how this swayed you in a dance as you read. It pleases me enormously. Thanks. Bless you.