My form of choice today is Haibun. I hope you enjoy it. I declare World Peace-- scroll to the bottom to read why. I wish you miracles.
A famous 1899 painting by Edgar Degas of Russian Dancers. The criteria we used to choose this painting relies heavily on current events: Putin’s war in Ukraine-- he is at war, not the Russian people. They are not to blame for what’s happening. End the war, now. I declare peace!
8 lines 8 syllables no rhyme You may laugh at my reason. But here's to a Great Eight.
Spring is surely coming. May everyone in all corners of the world see the colors of hope Spring brings. Hello March... Our prayers are with you, Ukraine.
March marches on in sprightly tones. Are you listening?
A nonsense poem is what I was going for: something like Jabberwocky, you know. But this is what resulted. For sure, I'm no Lewis Carroll, or Mary Oliver. I'm just Selma and I don't need saving. *wink*
This poem titled "Impermanence" is about our Moon nearing the melting point. A sad reality for all. The only thing that could save us is if we change our ways and think more seriously about our carbon footprints. I hope you like it.
Written for Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge for which I chose A Classic Etheree AND A Reverse Etheree: One subject, unrhymed and with a title. Hope you enjoy it.
Elegant sylph up highGrand receptacle;Espouser of light, ardor, and purity Salacious savvy starGolden deity Source of serene delightGracing earth tonightWith your internal glow you complement usSweet direct convergence September full…
Life is Expedition where we decide the cadence and try to match it to the frequency of how we want things to go. We do this by monitoring our path. Internally, mainly, as that's the only path we can control. May we all be ready to cross bridges without judging and controlling. Happy Expeditions to all.
...and the bugs and crickets and beetles, and all the creatures of the night, stopped all activity to look at her— astonished. All, except the giant silk moth. she curtsied dusted…
A photo prompt to drive things forward in the new week. Happy fourth Monday in May, everyone. Stay happy-- it looks good on you.