Poetry
“I came out to write a nature poem
out here by the silent trees
cloaked in deep concentration
to prove my mind’s prowess.
Oh, if only the bees would stop buzzing
and the squirrels would hurry with their tasks!
Ah, if the birds would cease chirping
and grant me peace and quiet at last.
I came out to write a nature poem
about squirrels, birds, trees, and me,
but I’ve been dazed with distractions—
think I’ll go for a nature walk to see.
As I steal close to the duck pond,
I find them enraptured in lessons today,
so I sit down to write my nature poem
and hope that they don’t interrupt me.
But an owl hoots at me from a distance,
and the cicadas start to sing,
butterflies pirouette on my shoulders,
Geez, can’t a poet do anything?
I put aside pen and paper
And drift to the red hibiscus
Find a zunzuncito* in midair frisk
diving and fluttering its tail feathers
And I think to myself,
I came out to write a nature poem,
but of poetry writing, I learned this
in attempting to write, I must fuse with it,
for in nature, the poet exists.
*zunzuncito—bee hummingbird.”
— In The Shadow of Rainbows:
A Collection of Songs of Presence by Selma Martin
https://a.co/0QzduPh
Here’s looking at you, dear friends.
Happy last Monday in November.
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Very nice write up poem. So beautiful words written in . Lovely & Beauty nature & natural words.
Tack care, Selma 👏
Your words are encouraging, dear Raj. Thanks for reading, liking them and commenting. I’m encouraged. Bless you. Xo
Your words are encouraging, dear Raj. Thanks for reading, liking them and commenting. I’m encouraged. Bless you. Xo Xo
Thanks, Selma.bless you too.
A very beautiful and scenic poem Selma
So happy you think that—I so remember the moment when I wrote that one for the book. Thanks for your constant support, Sadje. Be well. Xo
It’s a pleasure. I do remember it from your lovely b book.
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You’re the best. Thanks for remembering. Xoxo
Of course my friend 🩷
beautiful
Beth, thanks so much for the support. Xo
This is so wonderful. I sit in my sunroom, with nature at all angles and think the very same – I could write something marvellous if only nature stopped intervening, lol
Right? If only… nature is a temptress. 😂 so beautiful, she is.
Well, let’s persevere and fuse with her, VJ. We must. Thanks for the lovely comment. Xo
🥰 Good idea!
Beautiful!
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Thanks my friend.
A lesson learned—and enjoyed! Loved this one, Selma, its humor and its wisdom. Just perfection.😍 ❤️
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Such a beautiful poem, Selma ❣️
Thanks, Kajal, my sweet. Blessings.
a beautiful poem Selma💕
Aww. Thanks, Cindy.
You’re so very welcome, Selma 💕
A poem about writing a poem–excellent! (K)
I appreciate you. Xoxo
Love this. Made me think of being in the cottage.
Happy to at this poem brought out a pleasant memory you like. The cottage: gorgeous. Xoxo
Nature is so full of poetry, and your poem is a beautiful celebration of this, Selma!
Aww. Thanks, Ingrid. We are nature. 🤗 🍂 🐿️ 💐 🦆 ✨
A lovely poem that bears repeating, Selma! We need to live in harmony with nature. 🙂
Thanks for saying, sweet lady. I’m glad you don’t mind the repetition. We need to really listen to what nature is teaching.
Hey, Cheryl. Hope all is well. Been thinking about you. Bee well, lady Bee 🐝
This is so beautiful. All stress will be rid of for sure
I sure hope it does. Xoxo
I love this poem, Selma! A definite favorite and one that truly resonates. xoxo
Thanks for appreciating this poem, dear Lauren. Happy for this comment. Be well, Amiga. Happy last day of November. Xo 🤗
Beautifully written poem