championship medals not part of the holy grail as the grave's not life’s goal *** © 2021 selmamartin.com
Senryu:
Syllabic poetry that’s written about love, human foibles relating to a personal event, or awkward moments, and should have an element of irony present in the form.
A Senryu has no title and for this one, I used the traditional 5-7-5 form. Hope the
words speak to you.
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Once you stop rushing through life, you will be amazed how much more life you have time for.
Author unknown
When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.
Brainy Quotes: Wayne Dyer
Image Banner: Image by Tumisu from Pixabay
Smaller Photo by Krzysztof Niewolny on Unsplash
Thanks for reading. 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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So nice
Thanks so much for reading.
Ahh!! Wonderful. And the dance quote is just right since I am to write poem for a challenge on “dance” and it will stand as its opening. 🙂
I just love it when something like that happens. The universe conspires to get these messages to us. Use what serves you best, dear friend. It was put there for that purpose. For YOU 💕
I bless you.
Enjoyed this Selma and how true are those quotes. Have a great day ❤
You too, Bernie. Happy Sunday.
I wish more schools would realise this! All they teach kids is how to be competitive. No wonder they’re all depressed by the time they reach teenage.
So very true. I wish schools would do exactly that! Thanks for reading, sweet friend. I’m glad you came. xo
Wow, super profound! Succinct yet super deep- a style so unique to you. I want the saying “Life’s goal is not the grave” printed in a T-shirt or engraved in a journal. It’s powerful and stunning! Loved this! 💖
Your enthusiasm is contagious. 😷
Glad you liked. 💃🏼 💕
Looks like my comment went into spam 😅
It didn’t. I got it loud and clear: You want the words printed on T-shirt or journal. p; 👏
Sure why not. Go for it my sweets.
Glad you appreciate that line. 💕
Yayy! Glad.
Yesss exactly that 😄😁
indeed — came across something like a “meme” or “image thingy” – it said: Stop the glorification of busy — love this
all we do is mad rush, and yet, all we’re really doing then, is racing to our own graves …. it’s a bit like thinking on ‘what will they put on your headstone?’ (he gave his life for X company/ she carpooled the X-team for years/ s/he died for the love of texting) ???!
I don’t know if your familiar with the T.V. series Mash? Anyhow, in one episode, the commander of the unit, Colonel Potter says to his chief surgeon, Dr. Hawkeye Pierce – (to paraphrase) – the only person I have to be better than is myself – and I think this speaks clearly and is indicative of wisdom we all could remember …..
loved your senryu and the quotes – and the image! haha! gotta always love the “bugs” ….
So true! I think yoga is so challenging because it’s about standing still. I’ve never like being to busy. Enjoyed this! 💓
Hi, Tricia. I think it’s tue what you say about yoga. That idea is indeed hard to see as bringing benefits when stillness feels like being counter productive. Thanks for reading and the valuable comment.
Welcome! 💞
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Wow what a statement Selma 👌
You liked. Sweet. Thanks for the enthusiasm for these short words. Glad you liked. ♥️
Sometimes short words are the most powerful statement 😁😊