How are you, my friends?
When I started to share my espresso moments, I expressed my desire to fill your cups with thoughts to gladden and revitalize you:
I’d like everyone who reads to come away feeling
gladdened and revitalized, like when one drinks a
sobering shot of espresso.
That is still my hope, but this week I’m not feeling too fit for much. The people in that once vibrant democracy that is Ukraine– led by a president who is Jewish, continue to suffer, and like you, my heart bleeds.
>>Make it end, I pray<<
Also, last night, my home experienced not one but two earth-shaking moments, which I’m sure you heard about: an earthquake of great magnitude. Lucky for my loved ones and me, we were spared, for the most part.
So today, I delved deep on a mental escapade, and when I resurfaced, I found I wrote my first Diatelle, and guess what, friends? It rhymes! That never happened to me before.
It’s a poem I started days ago about that man’s false justification to enter Ukraine: a peacekeeping mission to save Ukraine.
That it was imperative because some country and its allies had crossed his country’s “red lines.”
That the allies threatened his country’s historic future as a nation.
That his country has no plans to occupy Ukraine.
>>So he destroys it<<
I will try to do better next week, but if you feel like it, please express your thoughts (expresso) in the comments of this espresso or simply enjoy a cuppa with me.
Wrong Frequency shrewd? red hem his anthem wrong frequency with Putin at the helm spews commands with no clemency bound to ruthlessness and malignancy with missiles and a stern intent to follow through censured pretexts borrowed from decency that his people view as mercy as them, too, he condemns d e m o c r a c y needs reclaim life’s hymn truth Amen - آمين - Omin - אמן - аминь - амінь - アーメン - 阿门- verily, truly, let it be so. *** © 2022 selmamartin.com
Tonight, I’ll take a bar of chocolate before the espresso, so, please
feel free to do the same *wink* Photo Image by 165106 from Pixabay
Thanks for reading and remember:
“Miracles are not contrary to nature
but only contrary to what we
know about nature.” ~ St. Augustine
>>I wish you miracles<<
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Powerful Diatelle, Selma! We can’t always be happy, happy, joy, joy. Embrace your true emotions and shine the light where it needs to be seen. 🙂
Thanks for the encouraging comment, dear Yvette. I appreciate you. xoxo
I’m so glad you guys are okay, Selma – and, yes, our hearts bleed for the peoples of Ukraine and Russia both 🙁
Also – your throwaway comment about accidentally rhyming really amuses me!
Much love,
David
Thanks for the comment, David. I started the diatelle a few days ago but the rhyming proved problemsome. That part of my brain abandoned me 😊 Still, glad you smiled. xoxo
I’m so relieved to hear that you and your loved ones are okay – shaken, and frightened, I’m sure – but okay. Thank the heavens it wasn’t worse and nothing terribly catastrophic came of this event. (((((((((((Selma))))))))))))
And yes, prayers for peace – for Ukraine and Russia (how vulgar and base a man who despises his own people, which is testament to his ruthless nature, absolute no regard for human life, regardless of nationality) – and may we pray for an end to all global conflicts. Blood is red – regardless of culture or nationality.
I felt that squeeze, Dear friend. Bless you.
We had setbacks but nothing comparable those poor people in Europe. Let’s all pray Putin stops the war— only he can do it. What a brute! Bully!!
Stay well and know you are loved. by me xoxo
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invasion of a soverign nation
is not cool
war crimes
hegemonies
mad man putin
I think that more than mad, he’s satanic.
I pray he stops the war. Now! Thanks for the comment. xoxo
Glad to know you guys are okay, stay well dearest Selma and yes our prayers are always with Ukraine. ❤️
Thanks, Daphny dearest. I appreciate the tenderness of your words. XoXo
You’re most welcome dear Selma, stay safe and blessed always. xoxo
As one of the other readers noted, your words are powerful.
Clover and Ivy: Hug. Thanks for thinking it so. Blessings.
I’m pleased you’re ok and still writing, Selma: stay strong! ❤️
Hey, Ingrid, thanks. Yes, keep going, I will. You too. Stay strong xoxo
Relieved to know that you are okay, Selma! Stay strong💛
We’re doing good. Thanks for caring. I appreciate you Deeksha. You too, stay strong.
Excellent and timely diatelle, Selma! Putin’s actions are despicable.
Hey, Lynn. So glad you read. He has the power to stop this crazy thing. I pray he gets to it soon.
Thanks for adding a comment. Bless you. xo
So happy you are okay!! Powerful words, my friend
Thanks, Ruth dear. Blessings. 🤗
Oooh, the earthquake! 😮 That must have been so scary. Hugs and cheers and much love to you!
I really like the shape of your poem but I hope conditions for it to occur wouldn’t happen.
Thanks for sending me cheer and love. Putting these to good love in this corner. Thanks for the visit 😘
Iam pleased you are ok. So nice post. 👍
Raj, thanks friend. Glad about this message ♥️ be well. xo
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wonderful, thanks so sharing.
Kawela
I’m so pleased you read. Thanks for the comment. You’re the best. xoxo
thank goodness you are ok and what a tell telling poem Selma. please send more chocolate and expresso.. this warrants that! stay save and take care! 💖💖
Hey, Cindy. So glad you liked this one. And sure, I can do that: more chocolate! I’ll send it express this time, yes? yup. You too, take care dear one. xoxo