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Child Of My Womb: Poetry Challenge, Specific Theme, 10/8/; WDYS 10/7

Specific Theme

Child Of My Womb

it is bliss
when you reach out
to touch me
and melt my heart
—tense my thumbs
till this moment—
branch of my rib, I love you

minutes fly
when I’m with you
you liven 
my current tale:
on my head 
a laurel crown 
my glory is this story 

forever 
got a new sense 
when you came
everything bloomed 
soft thunder 
show me rainbows 
haply, the halo round me 

melodic
child of my womb, 
delicious
how you charm me 
a prayer 
at the ready 
now and for eternity 

Copyright ©️ selma

Poetry Form: The Whitney—a titled syllabic form, created by Betty Ann Whitney, and it has exactly seven lines.

Syllable Pattern:  3/4/3/4/3/4/7

I took liberties and wrote it as a Garland Whitney.


This poem is written for Tanka Tuesday hosted this week by Sadje for the October 8, 2024 #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge.

Sadje says: “October is a special month for me as it’s the birth month of my husband and my son. Being married and then having my children made a huge difference in my life. 

So I’d like you to write a syllabic poem about something that brought a big change in your life.”

For me it’s family too. I hope you enjoyed the poem.


Also, responding to Sadje’s #WDYS Prompt of October 7, 2024.

Sadje says: “For the visually challenged reader, this image shows two hands, one old and gnarled and the other one tiny and chubbyThe small hand is holding the older, bigger hand. 

Waiting for your responses.”

Sadje’s WDYS October 7th, 2024

Thank you for reading my first Garland Whitney.

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    1. Selma Martin

      Happy you read this one dear Tomodachi 💞 happy you liked it. Be well. Blessings.

  1. beth

    ‘when you came everything bloomed.’ so beautiful

  2. rajkkhoja

    one old and gnarled and the other one tiny and chubby. The small hand is holding the older, bigger hand 👌! Very emotional words written you. Nice recommend that’ post. , Selma ☺️

    1. Selma Martin

      Bless you Raj. It’s a beautiful photo, right? And a lovely prompt. I’m so happy you’re here reading and appreciating. Blessings.
      One day, I’d love to read YOUR poem. 😉 Give it a try. I think you’re READY. PLEASE share with me. Xo

      1. rajkkhoja

        it is bliss
        when you reach out
        to touch me
        Yes, it’s beautiful photo. You inspiring me! Okay oneday I send you “and melt my heart
        —tense my thumbs
        till this moment—
        branch of my rib, I love you”

  3. Michele Lee

    “my glory is this story” ~ A glorious one it is! 💕 Life affirming poetry. Thank you for the sweet share, Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      Bless you always dear Michele Lee. Knowing you read is all the encouragement I need.
      I’ll be slowing down drastically soon. Will be back. Will read you when I can. Stay sweet.

      1. Michele Lee

        Thank you for the heartwarming note, sweet friend. May your “slowing down” be like rich sweet honey. Find you down the road… 💕

  4. Ephemeral Encounters

    Love the poem and the the title Selma .
    “when you came everything bloomed” 🤗
    So beautiful !

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww. Thanks so much darling brave lady. You rock. Bless you always.

      1. Ephemeral Encounters

        You are so welcome Selma .
        Aww my thanks to you now 🙏
        Blessings to you my friend.

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh, Bridget. I’m so happy you read. Thanks my friend. Bless you.

  5. Ingrid

    You have captured the magic of motherhood, Selma!

    1. Selma Martin

      Glad you see that, dear Ingrid. Sending blessings.

  6. Sadje

    This is so sweet and tender Selma. I loved this poetic form. Thank you for joining in and combining the challenges.

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww, it’s my pleasure. The two prompts fit. And wonderful thing that they both came from you. Bless you sweet friend. 🤗

      1. Sadje

        Many thanks 🙏🏼

  7. Balroop Singh

    A perfect poem for a proud mom. The birth of a child changes our life forever.

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes proud. Thanks so very much dear Balroop. I bless you.

  8. Kym Gordon Moore

    Oh Selma, your heart as a mother, shared through your words so intimately, touches our hearts so profoundly my friend. 🥰💖😘💞😍 What a lovely approach to this prompt! 🙏🏼

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww. So pleased you received it in your heart, dear one. Bless you.

      1. Kym Gordon Moore

        You are such a compassionate soul Selma. Thank you my friend for sharing that part of you! 🤗💖😘🙏🏼🥰

  9. Gwen M. Plano

    Lovely, Selma. There’s nothing more precious than holding one’s baby. ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      Nothing more precious. Thanks for reading and commenting dear Gwen. Blessings you.

  10. Jules

    I see you also combined these two delightful prompts. 🙂
    Yes children are our blessings. And it sweet that after they have flown the nest that they come back and say ‘thank you’…
    Some tough choices have to be made. We have to be parents first, a friend second. And it is much easier to be a friend to your child when they are an adult.

    Blessings to you and yours.

  11. msjadeli

    Your affection flows through your poem, Selma. When your child comes to earth it feels like proof god exists. I love these lines:
    “when you came
    everything bloomed”

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so very much dear Lisa.
      And now my first born and his wife are expecting their oyen bundle of joy. I’m overjoyed at the thought of how much they’ll be changed.
      I’m already morphing too 🦄
      Bless you.

    1. Selma Martin

      Life changing. XO thanks Yvette.
      Hope all is well with you and everyone you know there in Your Hometown. Be well please.
      Sending blessings.

    1. Selma Martin

      And thanks Sinéad video. Sooo beautiful Blessing to you

  12. Anonymous

    A beautiful Garland Whitney, Selma. I’m glad you took liberties to make it longer. And I’m happy you’re blessed with the family you deeply treasure 🩵🩵🩵

    1. judeitakali

      It’s Jude btw. Was having trouble posting on browser

  13. Cindy Georgakas

    Each words creates a tapestry of love so well woven, Selma. Heartfelt!💓

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