Prompt published by Eugi on 11 June 2024
Written for amanpan.com at Moonwashed Musings…
I hope for a change of scenery
to quell the disquiet of the day,
to help embrace diversities
without fault finding but to ferry
all to friendly fields that convey
Fields that convey what we store within
despite creed, tinge or orientation
for now we're aware of how we connect;
and why in the world do those things matter?
We eat different food, wear different
clothes, have different customs and speak
different tongues—what does it matter if
one wears a suit, another a sari,
another a grass skirt?
We all fall in love, get up when we fall,
want someone to hold, a family to
cherish, purpose to care, and prudence
to be happy—a place to belong
We want to not be afraid of the dark:
Literally. Figuratively. Dubiously.
We want to live a long time and die
a good death—What else matters?
Deep down inside we all cry when we're
hurt, laugh when we're joyful, and feel
the rumble in our stomachs when hungry.
Though we look and behave differently
we're all the same—All lovely. All quiet.
All human. All the same. We bleed red
and we all hope for a change of scenery.
©️ selma
Thanks for reading.
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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Yes indeedy Salma. We are all the same!!!
All the same. Deep down inside, exactly the same. Thanks for reading and commenting, Dawn. 🤗
hope for… all that flows beautifully through your words, dear Selma🙏
I’m so pleased you liked this one Destiny. Always a pleasure. Bless you.
blessings to you too🌷🤍
So very true Selma 🙏
Thanks, Maggie. Bless you.
Always a pleasure to read your words Selma 🤗
I really liked today’s poem. It spoke to me.
Hey, Lori. This comment made me so happy. Thanks for being here. I’m so happy this one drew you in and prompted you to leave a comment. Bless your heart my friend. I hope all’s well with you. Let me know if I can help with writerly stuff. Always a pleasure.
Yes. Excellent take on the prompt.
Heather, blessings my dear. Thank you so much for these words. 🤗
I hope everyone sees the truth in your words! Nice take on the prompt.
Thanks, I.V. Very kind of you to say that. I hope more words like these seep into everyone because it’s time we all woke up from the dream. Bless you.
Bless you too.
Absolutely , Selma. Wonderful 💕
I second your absolutely… Thanks, Grace of the Sun, dearest.
💕🙏💕
Indeed we do, and what an inspiring way to live with such hope in our hearts. 💝
Thanks most dearly for the comment, dear Dora. xox
My pleasure!
Your words are beautiful and true, Selma. Hopefully, in our lifetime, we will be united and the world will be a happier place. 💗
In our lifetime. yes, that would be so nice. Thanks dearly. Lovely prompt, Eugi. Happy to participate. Bless you always.
You are most welcome, Selma, and always a pleasure when you join in. 💗
Thank you for writing! A deeply moving poetic observation about humanity. 💖👏🏻
Aww, glad, it’s my pleasure. And I think we need more people to know this. Always so happy to see your lovely face in my feed, dear Michele Lee. Bless you. hugs.
Well, you are doing your part. The butterfly effect flourishes with you. 🥰 🦋
🤗 👼
These are good thoughts Selma. (K)
Thoughts that we need to put into action worldwide. Thanks, always, K. xoxo
Wonderful write, Selma. I share your hopes.
~ Nancy
Thanks so dearly, dear Nancy. Blessings…
Beautifully well said, Selma!
Thanks so much, Ingrid. xoxo
So true, Selma. Yes we all hope for… You have written beautifully.
Sweet words. Ever grateful,🥹Indira.
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Thanks so much 🤗
this is a timely poem: inspirational and true —
Wise verses. Now if only world leaders would listen…
Leaders need to grow a heart.
And maybe also aquire some brains…
True dat! 👍🏽
*sigh*
Selma, I hope for us to see the war end
I hope for people to live peacefully
I hope to see them smile
Making art for a new start
Getting married, having kids
Building homes, planting seeds
So do I. Very much.
Let’s not let the noise and darkness of the world extinguish our light.
Thanks, Milena. Be well.