the guests, crass and dull
huddle over the ashtray
lips puffed, beguiling
I whirl—it’s a fun party
dancing among tall flowers
Copyright ©️ selmamartin
Syllabic Form: Tanka
Use synonyms for Mindless and Humdrum
Written for #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge Synonyms Only & A Specific Form, 10/15/24. Visit the link to read a fabulous example of the Tanka form generously
shared as the cheat sheet by Colleen Chesebro.
Please join our friendly group of syllabic poetry enthusiasts where, ehem, I’m the
host this week. This challenge closes on Monday, 10/21, at noon EST Detroit, USA.
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Thanks so much for reading and supporting me. Bless you.
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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A lovely poem for your own prompt Selma
Thanks for saying Sadje. Happy you read. 🤗
Most welcome 🙏🏼
❤️
💃🏼 💐 🙏
They need someone like you to stir things up! Well done.
😉 🙃 here I am. Thanks for appreciating dear Heather. Blessings.
Such a juxtaposition of moods.
Yes, that’s what this is. Thanks for reading, VJ.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Blessing you. 🤗
such a glorious dance
Yes, one creates one’s own dance party. Thanks Annette.
This is so beautiful..
The difference between the old and the young! So gentle in it’s reminder to stay young in your head 💜💜💜
Aww. May we all remember this. Thanks so very much Willow. 🤗
Love the contrast in moods, Selma!
Delighted you do, dear Eugi. Blessings.