I’d like everyone who reads to come away feeling gladdened and revitalized,
like when one drinks a sobering shot of espresso. Therefore, espresso is the name
I’m giving these short poems I’m about to start sharing with you.
If espresso is not what you like to consume, think of these as escapades to indulge
in your favorite non-alcoholic drink. After all, we want you sober. *wink*
So please, express your thoughts (expressos) or share a linko in the comments
of this espresso, or stop long enough to simply enjoy a cuppa with me.
they're here, at their posts, the soldiers their eyes resemble *escolars they take deep breaths, raised shoulders-- rehearsals for the last
*escolar — noun: large snake mackerel with rings like spectacles around its eyes
How’s this ominous poem for sobering? It’s pretty glum, I know. But it crept into my dream last night and I must tell. Even the Ukraine President has tired eyes (rightly so). God help us, everyone. I stand with Ukraine.
>>And I don’t want to think about any soldiers rehearsing anything. Stop the war!
World Citizens In Solidarity With Ukraine: An Espresso Moment No.2
"The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there. "The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there. "It is not good to talk about Zen, because Zen is nothingness... If you talk about it, you are always lying, and if you don't talk about it, no one knows it is there." ~ Robert M. Pirsig Qotoes-- Source:Brainy Quotes Author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
Image by 165106 from Pixabay
Thanks for reading. I declare world peace and invite you
to notice the miracles unfolding every day.
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Awesome! What more can I say? Your work grows more beautiful every day.
I’m pleased you see something in me, my sweetest friend. I need encouragement. And you know I love your work. You are amazing. Keep spreading your light. Adore you.
Beautiful, Selma! You honor the soldiers well with your words and sentiments. 🙂
Yes, the soldiers who follow orders. I feel for them. My heart is broken for them too.
Glad you read and saw through me. Thank you. You’re amazing Yvette. Stay sweet. xo
Your verses are very sobering. I really feel for the soldiers. Prayers for peace and for the light to fill all our eyes! 💖
Amen, dear Tricia. Thanks for adding your voice. I bless you.
мир (myr) Peace
💖
I’m not too sure the soldiers even want to be there ☹️
Right you are. They probably don’t know.
мир (myr) Peace. Only peace.
Ahh, I love the zen quote. And dreams are best to do away with.
That’s why I had to tell. Had to get it out. 😉
Lovely quotes, yes. Thanks for reading and commenting. xo
I’ve been learning about Zen recently Selma: I need that calm empty headspace 🙏 wishing you peace ☮️
Pace سلام שלום Hasîtî शान्ति Barış 和平 Мир
Peace. Only peace.
Invite that calm headspace into your life. Never anything more needed today.
I bless you.
Let’s make the amount of espresso a lil bit more so we can all sit and sip together in peace, let our soldier’s rehearse only to celebrate all the happy occasions with it’s people. I stand by you dear Selma, sending you lots of love. ❤️
Aww. Yes. Thanks, My sweet. Let’s.
Your second poem is one of the best I’ve read lately, Selma. I adore how you weave the quotes into the piece. It is spot on about knowing and not knowing. Amazing write. 🇺🇦💛💙
heartfelt poetry Selma and wise sentiments!💖🌈
Glad you felt them, dear, Cindy. I bless you xo