smooth, swollen, and scoured
like pebbles in river beds
memories I hold dearly
populate my head
one or two are disfigured—
rough, metamorphic, and worn
larger-grained and ponderous;
might have crystals at their core
those I remember strongly
takes the struggle of two to smoothen
it matters not how far they traveled
but what they bring to river basins
©️ selma
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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Happy you read this short one, Beth. Thanks for that very red heart ♥️ 😉
Wonderful write, Selma
So pleased you read my friend. Happy Monday, new week. 🤗
Lovely, Selma. My oldest son used to collect pebbles.
Pebbles are so beautiful. Thanks Robbie. Blessings on your new week
beautiful, Selma 🤍🙏
Happy you enjoyed the post dear Destiny. Summer blessings
So very lovely Selma.
Thanks Heather. Hope all’s well in your corner. 🤗
You’re welcome. All is well here, thank you.
Beautifully expressed my friend
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Wow ❤️ Last lines bring it together.
Happy you read, Abolí. Xo
Beautiful, graceful flow. 💙
I’m delighted you liked the flow. Blessings
smooth, swollen, and scoured
like pebbles in river beds
memories I hold dearly
populate my head….. Very nice written you,Selma 👏!
I’m so happy you appreciated Raj. Bee well, bumble bee 🐝 😉
Thanks,Selma ☺️ happy too ! 💐 Bee describes a girl who is a good friend and a good person. Bumblebees can sting multiple times, but they do not form swarms like honey bees
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Poet, sage, mentor, guide… gorgeous metaphor, Selma.
“might have crystals at their core” 💖 Thank you for this share!
You gifted me a smile, dearest one. Thanks so very much. Happy you enjoyed this one. Blessings.
I cherish that image and you, dear Selma. Thank you and a happy and abundantly blessed day to you. 🌞🙏🏻
I love the extended metaphor here, Selma!