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For My Forever Valentine: Laze On >>Through My Lenses. What Do You See Through Yours?<<

This post was first published on September 28th, 2022 as a response to Sadje,
at Keep It Alive Website #153 September 26th, What Do You See? Thanks, Sadje,

On the eve of St. Valentine’s Day, I’ve decided to give this lovely inspirational post another go to celebrate My Forever Valentine: my husband.

Full disclosure: I’ve been too busy to write new material as I try to figure out Google
and try to right whatever I did wrong to have them send me so many emails. I might have found the discrepancy and will update you soon so it does not happen to you.

In the meantime, here’s a repost of one I enjoyed writing.


<<Through My Lenses. What Do You See Through Yours>>

For My Forever Valentine: Laze On

No doubt not the largest in the grasslands
But amplified by the strength of the pride
A dozen bronze lions go after prey
And more fearless becomes the hunting squad
With iconic bodies that can achieve
500 lbs. — a quarter of a ton!
A human's height of nine feet— give or take,
Roars that reverberate up to five miles
The apex land predator is, hands down,
The prowler in the scrublands others fear
King whose strength lies in the strength of his pride

(by and by...)

Laze around, wild beast, in the wild land,
The pride strong, the females strong:
The larger heart, the kindlier hand
Have perfected their hunting skills
Wild one, years show in your robust mane
But your roar is still strong:
It is your kingly agency that
Protects and ensures the pride's place
In the savanna — wild one, laze on

© 2022 selmamartin.com

The *pride in this poem consists of only moi now. And the female is singular but
I’ve decided to leave it as is: I like how it sounds.

Image credit: Arleen Wiese Unsplash for #WDYS

*Pride: I know you know this, but let me remind you, in case you’ve forgotten,
a group of lions and lionesses is called pride.

I was inspired to write a response to this lovely picture prompt,
and I base it on the fact that my dear husband, my breadwinner,
is close to ending his years of braving it out in society’s wild land.
I see him trying to do the same as he always has for our
family (his pride, if you will), and I keep insisting that he go easy
on himself. So, I wish for you to read between the lines.

Laze on, darling husband. Laze on.


What Do You See? #WDYS
Thanks, Sadje, for the lovely prompt.
I bless you.

For the visually challenged reader, this image is of a white Lion staring directly into
the camera. Behind him, the wires of an enclosure can be seen.

Thanks to everyone who read this one before and to all the new readers.
Let me know if you can relate to this (or not).

Have a splendidly lovely St. Valentine’s Day and still, I wish you miracles.


Photo of cats: Image by Gundula Vogel from Pixabay 

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  1. Sadje

    Love this poem Selma. A fitting tribute to this majestic creature.

  2. rajkkhoja

    Beautiful write ✍️ up poem. So remembering words. Nice pic

      1. rajkkhoja

        Thanks, Selma

  3. Anonymous

    A fitting awesome tribute to this magnificent animal. Loved this post. Bravo , Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      Pleases me to know. Thanks so much. Blessings.

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m so thrilled you thought so, Cindy. Blessings, always. xo

  4. Daphny Aqua

    It’s a perfect give back and a perfect response dearest Selma, everything between the lines were on point and I loved it. ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      Gosh, sweetness to my ears. Thanks so much. I hope you’re feeling better today. Stay sweet. xo

      1. Daphny Aqua

        You’re most welcome sweet Selma. Yes I am doing better my God’s grace, thank you. Stay blessed always xoxo

  5. dorahak

    I love this, Selma. A beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your husband, the pride of his pride and his bride. Yeah, you got me going there. 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      Got you going… I like that. Thanks so much for engaging with my efforts. I so appreciate you. Blessings, Dora dear. xoxo

  6. Ellie Thompson

    What a wonderful tribute to your dear husband, Selma. Beautifully penned. I love the photo of the lion, too. Xx 🥰

    1. Selma Martin

      Ellie, my sweet. Thanks. Glad you find it to your enjoyment. I appreciate the read and comment. Be well, lovely soul. I bless you. xoxo

  7. Kerfe

    May you both enjoy a long and fruitful retirement.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so much, dear Kerfe. I take this lovely sentiment to heart. Bless you. xoxo

  8. Ingrid

    There comes a time when we all deserve rest and to enjoy the fruits of our labour. Well said, Selma!

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, Ingrid. Happy last day of September. 👏

  9. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott

    Gorgeous photo of the lion, Selma, and beautiful tribute to your husband. Wonderfully penned. xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m so happy you enjoyed this one, dear Lauren. Funny where a photo can take you: made me think of my husband 😆 Blessings.

  10. Max Ethan

    A wonderful poem to the prompt Selma!

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