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She’ll Slide Off A Full Moon, Tickle Your Eyelashes

At sunup, she steals o'er the horizon
for a moment, perches between the blinds
slowly she tiptoes to my pillow
and on my eyelashes spends the day

One dawn, I met her in the forest
bright-eyed come breaming at the break of day
but that day, she tended to the flowers
and me-- she set me all aglow 

Since then, she's waited for me outside long tunnels
and each time she has brought with her that otherworldly scent
that lifts me up, affirming that I'm not alone
and shows me the way to go home

One rainy summer, she made me the happiest ever
when she let me glance inside the lining of her coat:
a rainbow of blinding light as I'd never seen
another avowal that warms my toes

She's the one who will slide off a full moon
to land gently at your feet like a gasp
or from stars or fireflies that thrill
so you're never afraid at night

And at bedtime, at lights out
when the dark is deepest, you'll still smell her
in your room, under the shade of the lamp
like a bright idea you can use in the morn
when you'll find her perched by the windowsill
or lain close, sweetly-- she'll make you blink
***

© 2022 selmamartin.com 

May there be light.
May there always be light.

And may the sentiment extend to the leaders of Russia and North Korea.
Firstly, may the people of Ukraine wake up to a new day where peace prevails. And secondly, seeing how the leader of North Korea keeps taunting my adopted country with missiles on such a regular basis, I cannot but ask the universe to align with my wishes at this crucial point in history, too: No copycats. No escalations, please.

May despots’ proclivity for greed and power cease to be.

“Keep watch with the angels, the stars and moon;
For freedom comes tomorrow’s noon.”
~ Lines from my country’s national anthem.

Photo Image by calimiel from Pixabay 
I wish you miracles.

Selma Martin
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  1. Michele Lee

    A captivating and enchanting read, Selma. Beautiful imagery. ✨

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww, Michele. So glad you liked the imagery. I appreciate the honor of having you read my lines. Thanks. And abundance of miracles and joy may you have. Stay sweet. xoxo

      1. Michele Lee

        The honor was mine. Thank you so much. 🌻🤗

  2. Tricia Sankey

    I’m praying for no escalations as well. Your verses are so beautiful, thanks for sharing! 💖

    1. Selma Martin

      Hello, Tricia. I bless you. And I join in prayers with you: Amen. Glad you liked. Thanks for reading.

  3. Monico

    The way you write is so inviting. Opening my eyes to the world of words you present us with. Thanks for being you! I still see as the young 20 something girl I met many years ago, may our ties remain strong. Your words of prayer and peace for this word are my reminder to think of others and temper them in prayer tonight as I lay my head in my peaceful room! Much love 💕

    1. Selma Martin

      Monico, my sweet. You’ve no idea how much your comment squeezed my heart. Thanks for saying what you said. Yes, we were that young and that silly then. And in many way, still are. hehe. I feel we will remain as close as we’ve always been through the years. I love having you in my life.
      Peace is everyone’s right. Let’s keep that flame alive for everyone, always. I love you… I wish you miracles.

  4. Daphny Aqua

    Beautifully written Selma, truly I hope Ukraine wakes up to better days where peace prevails. I wish you miracles as well. xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Glad to have you of the same mind. I always knew I could count on you for that. Let’s pray for peace for every corner of the globe. Stay sweet. I wish you miracles. xo

      1. Daphny Aqua

        Yes, let us pray for peace. I wish you miracles as well dear Selma. xoxo

  5. Nope, Not Pam

    Gorgeous poem, it held me entranced

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks for the visit, sweet one (Nope, Not Pam) Glad this one spoke to you. I bless you.

  6. Goff James

    Enchanting, Selma, and so beautifully penned. Happy Writing My Friend.

    1. Selma Martin

      Enchanting… hehe, yes, thanks Goff. Glad you read. xo

      1. Goff James

        Happy Wednesday Selma. Loved the poem. Here’s an emojiku for you to possibly ponder over 🌌🌜🌊 Have a wonderful day My Friend

      2. Goff James

        Happy Wednesday Selma. Loved the poem. here is an emojiku for you to possibly ponder over.🌌🌜🌊. Have a wonderful day My Friend.

  7. Ruth Klein

    Yes! “ May despots’ proclivity for greed and power cease to be.”

    And I’m looking the magic you describe!! 🥰

    1. Selma Martin

      You’re a gem, Ruth. I know we all want the same thing. Peace for ALL. And may there always be magic too. Thanks for the visit. I bless you. xo

  8. Ingrid

    No escalation, please, we pray: a beautiful and delicate poem, Selma. Praying with you 🙏

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, dear friend. And May it be another lovely spring for all people everywhere. xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Felt the warmth and light, Vicki. Aww. so happy to hear. Thanks for the visit. I wish you miracles. xoxo

  9. Manja Maksimovič

    “For freedom comes tomorrow noon”!! How lovely! And what a great line to have in an anthem. Copycat this!

  10. Ngina

    Chills, literally chills👌👌

  11. Sunra Rainz

    So well said, Selma. What a stunning, multi-sensory visual poem. I found comfort in it. Love the whole thing, especially the last three stanzas. Hope you are okay. It is such a troubling time <3

  12. Mitchell Allen

    This is a lovely poem. I followed a link from Holly. When I saw your avatar, I exclaimed, “I know her! She always comments on Holly’s blog!” 😂

    Your exhortation to despots was very moving.

    Cheers,

    Mitch

    1. Selma Martin

      Hey, Mitch. Small world withing this small blogging world, I say… hehe. Any friend of Holly’s is a welcome presence here. Thanks for reading and commenting on this post. Yes, the despots thing… everyone and everything has a purpose they say, I wonder what their role in the great scheme of things is…
      Thanks for being here. Come often. Sending you blessings.

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