“But you know something, ladies and gents,
~ Words of Bette Midler in YouTube Video attached.
in every heavenly body’s
life every now and again, all the planets just
sort of fall into alignment,
and the entire universe seems to conspire
to create ‘one shiny moment’.
This was mine.”
A thousand sunsets
A thousand sunrises
Flooding the sky, the sea,
Virulent hearts and love
Seeds in hues of gold
A thousand sunsets
A thousand sunrises—
Eye of the sun, a slow sliding
Incandescence binding me whole—
Passionate yet tender
Like my love’s sweet breath
A thousand sunsets
A thousand sunrises, and
Residue-ed between the bookends
A sweetness vibrating and
Life measured tenfold
A virulent transmission
Slowly spurring our love anew
© selma
The poem today is about love. I liken my 33 years of marriage to my husband to the
thousands of sunrises and sunsets we’ve witnessed together and separately, and to
further enhance it, I’ll share the Bette Midler YouTube video from where the quote
comes.
The Rose is one of my all-time favorite love songs. I hope you enjoy the poem on my
‘Shiny moment’ and Bette’s immortalized in the words in this lovely song.
When the night has been too lonely
Bette Midler – The Rose (Live Divine Miss Millenium)
and the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun’s love
In the spring becomes the rose
Thanks so much for reading.
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Feeling the love! <3
So happy to know, dear Annette. I bless you my friend. xoxo Happy Sunday.
Beautiful picture for sunset 🌇!
Lovely words written in poem. Very nice you sharing your 33 years of marriage to the thousand of sunrise and sunset.
Second picture is so beautiful.
This one is very special to me, dear Raj. And so I’m extremely happy you liked it too. Yes, how many sunsets and sunrises are in 33 years? Thousands, really. Thanks, and bless you.
Why it’s this one special you to?
A beautiful poem and share. Thank you Selma
Thanks, dearly, Sadje. I was pleased with how it came together too. Thanks. xoxo
You’re welcome
Congratulations on your anniversary and a lovely combo in your metaphor about the universe & you.
I appreciate you reading and commenting, lovely Carol. I bless you. xoxo
Beautiful love poem. I really enjoyed the repetition of sunrises and sunsets.
Aww, thanks so much. Sunsets and Sunrises: Because life is flanked between two wanings, indeed. Glad you liked it, my friend. xoxo
Beautiful! <3
Thanks so much for saying, my friend.
Oh no! Loveliness overload❣️
hehe, yes, sometimes that happens too… Thanks, David. Be well.
Selma, a beautiful poem full of love.
Happy you liked the poem dearest Heather. Blessings on your new week. Xoxo
Congratulations on another year of love! (K)
So happy to receive this comment, K. Thanks. Xo
Thirty-three years of shared sunsets and sunrises is something to celebrate! Wishing you many more happy years together, Selma! <3
Lots of celebrating indeed, dearest Cheryl. Thanks for the visit, wishes in the TWO lovely comments. I wish you miracles (double). XoXo
Thirty-three years of shared sunsets and sunrises is something to celebrate, Selma! Wishing you many more happy years together! <3
Cheryl, Cheryl. Thank you, Thank you. Thanks for the wish.
So lovely, Selma. Thank you for sharing your words. I love the Bette Midler song too, I hadn’t heard it in years and it was so nice to listen to it again.
Lol, this is Terrye, Selma. I hadn’t logged in and it posted my comment as “Anonymous” – always great to hear from you!
Terrye, again thanks. I’m trilled to know you also like The Rose. Fantastic lyrics/melody. I bless you, dear friend. Xoxo
Thanks Terrye, my friend. Glad that song brought you good memories. One of my faves. Xoxo
Hope you recover quickly! Congratulations!! We will celebrate 33 years in October!! 😁🥰
Really?! Same-same. I’ll remember this! ✌️ Congrats to you too in arriving at your 33rd Year. Congratulations 🎉 Ruth 👏
So much love here, Selma. 💗 A beautiful blessing for my day. Thank you and congratulations on thirty-three years and on your gorgeous writing! 🌅
You bless me. Thanks for these lovely words. Xoxo 👼
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So much love, Selma. Congrats on your long marriage and the love you share after all these years. Lovely poem, my friend. xo
Hey, Lauren. Blessings. Thanks for reading and commenting my sweet.
Love the song too! 🙂 ❤️
If it’s ok, tomorrow I’ll email you: something you did brought me one unexpected miracle I wish to tell you about (only you) Gosh, you will like this one. I know I am over the moon about it. xoxo Good night for now.
Of course, you can email me. You’ve piqued my curiosity. A miracle? Wow! Good night and sweet dreams. xo
What a truly lovely poem! The repetition made it so delightful to read—like a love song. Really wonderful.
Your poem captures the beautiful magic of good love. Congratulations on 33 years! “The Rose” is a powerful song – one of my favorites. I hope your stomach is feeling better.
I love the repeat and beauty in your wonderful poem Dear Selma! 😃🥰
Thanks, Cindy.
You’re so very welcome Selma! ❣️