I wrote my first two elfje poems for this week’s W3 Poetry Prompt #125 presented to
us by Sarah Whiley, Poet of the Week. Not sure I did it the right way.
I. The prompt poem:
‘Befall’, a list poem by Sarah Whiley
II. Sarah’s prompt guidelines
- FORM: Elfje
- THEME: ‘Soar’
Elfje?
The word Elfje means ‘Elven’ or ‘Fairy’ poem (from ‘Elf’ meaning ‘elven’ or ‘fairy’ and
the sufix ‘-je’ meaning ‘little’). The form consists of 11 words spread over 5 lines.
- Line 1: One word.
- This word symbolizes a color or feature. The word symbolizes the atmosphere.
- Line 2: Two words.
- These are something or someone with this color or feature.
- Line 3: Three words.
- Giving more information about the person or the object. You describe where the person or the object is, who the person or what the object is, or what the person or object is doing. This sentence usually starts with the word ‘he’, ‘she’ or ‘it.’
- Line 4: Four words.
- Here you are writing something about yourself in relation to the person or the object. This sentence is your conclusion.
- Line 5: One word.
- This word is called the ‘Bomb.’ It is the essence of the poem.
III. Submit: Click on ‘Mister Linky’
Ephemeral
Cloud formation
Never seen before
Invites me to soar
Transcendental
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Clouds
Transmundane voyagers
Beyond ordinary, soaring
Levitate me to extraordinary
Nature
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Copyright © selma
floats the mountain over the Pacific Ocean.
“In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite
of real sorrows. Nature says, — he is my creature, and maugre all his
impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“The health of the eye seems to demand a horizon. We are never tired,
so long as we can see far enough.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of
worship” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Thanks for reading. Happy last week’s W3 Wednesday challenge in September.
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Selma you executed the prompt skillfully – like you’ve been writing the Elfje forever!! I love both but the first really transported me!
How wonderful of you to read and drop a comment dear Val. Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Xo
these are both light and lovely, selma
Light: it’s the cloud factor 😆 I’m sure. Thanks so much dear Beth. Bless you b
Beautiful poems, Selma. I struggled with this form. It’s a bit short for me.
Yes very short. But k saw you still gave it a great go. Bless you my friend. Xo
Wow.. we were blessed with two? The first one truly hit the sweet spot. Both were well done though. Blessed day to you, Selma. 💜💜
Thanks dearly, kind sir. Blessings on your week.
Thank you, Selma. 💜👏
Two wonderful elfjes Selma. This post really resonated with me 💕☁️
Thanks you Sarah. Great prompt. And “Soar” great word. Blessings.
Beautifully written Selma. Inspirational
Thanks, Sadje. Hugdy
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My pleasure
Nice words written in nature beauty poem. Love of words.
God bless you, Selma 😄
Thanks for liking this one too, my friend. Blessings.
Welcome,Selma 🙂 bless too!
Love them both Selma, but the first is my favourite because ephemeral is one of my favourite words.
Beautifully done.
Ephemeral. What a lovely word. Thanks for reading and commenting
It is 🤗
Always my pleasure Selma .
These are stunning, Selma! <3
Also, you taught me a new word: “Transmundane” ~ thank you for that!! <3
Much love,
David
Thanks David
Clouds do levitate us! (K)
Thanks, K
nicely done!!!
Thanks, Cindy
💓💗💓
hi, Selma 👋🏻
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Nolcha Fox, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/09/25/w3-prompt-126-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David
Thanks dearly for letting g me know David. Xo
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Love these!
I wasn’t able to write/publish last week, I was too busy then had Internet problems…
I’ll try to do better this week 🙂
Dawn. Thanks. See you this week. Xoxo