Life is hard for ev’ryone
Stumbling. Deaf. Dumb. Blind
Focus NOT on Number-One
Be thoughtful. Be kind.
Humans can be inhumane-
Ground up by the grind
Bearing Christ or Mark of Cain
Be thoughtful. Be kind.
Weary, weary, so exhausted
Brawn, might — must I find?
No! None should feel accosted!
Be thoughtful. Be kind.
God, let me be supportive –
Let me know Your mind
Not strong-armed or extortive
Be thoughtful. Be kind.
This is my response to this week’s W3 challenge. The Poet of the Week, Murisopsis (Val — congrats!!) challenged us to write a poem using the theme of our Creed or Spirituality. The poem must include a refrain.
I opted to keep trying Celtic forms. This one is the Cro Cumaisc Etir Casbairdni Ocus Lethrannaigecht.(Try saying that three times fast!) Below are the rules
- Quatrain (or four-line) stanzas
- Seven syllables in lines one and three; five syllables in lines two and four
- Lines one and three end with a three-syllable word
- Lines two and four end with a one-syllable word
- Rhyme scheme in each stanza: abab
Hot Dogs and Marmalade 
This needs hung in every room of my home.
You did a great job with this, Sally. Your message rang out loud and clear.
Thanks, Violet! A refrain helps hammer things home, doesn’t it?
It really looks good on yours!
Oh, this should be part of our daily mantra 🙏❣️🫶
Yes, I agree!
Oh Sally!! This is so delightful in so many ways – that last stanza is perfection! Not just in the rhyme and meter but the message is just (as my son would say) *Chef’s kiss*
Thanks, Val! I’m so glad you liked it!
💕💕🤗
Absolutely love this, Sally!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette!
I really like the gentleness in your words. Indeed, we should look out for others in all of our interactions. (K)
Thanks, Kerfe! We’re in too much of a hurry and too focused on ourselves these days, don’t you think?
Yes, absolutely. We need desperately to get outside ourselves.
This is beautiful, Sally.
Thanks, Nancy!
Oh – this is so good!
I love your Celtic form poems! Where do you find the rules?
I started learning Gaelic at the beginning of COVID, so it seemed a natural thing to learn about poetic forms from Gaelic traditions. The site I go to most often is this one: https://www.writersdigest.com/poetic-asides/irish-poetic-forms
Love the form and the refrain, beautifully written, Sally! 💞💞💞
Sally, this is such a beautiful reflection of kindness and thoughtfulness amidst life’s challenges. I love how the steady rhythm and repetition really drive home your message.
Much love,
David
Be thoughtful, Be kind…great words to live by.
Sally I choose you for the next Poet of the Week! I’m sure David will be in touch to give you the scoop… This was a very difficult decision for me because of the caliber of the poems. But yours really stood out to me! Congrats!
Oh, Val — I am so very flattered. Thank you!
Sally you deserve it – it was a tough choice but your poem stood out to me!
I like this poem very much, Sally.
oh yes. Yes. This. I mean it. Just so wonderful. Glad I read. Thanks a million. This!
Thanks, Selma
My pleasure indeed. 👏🏽
Absolutely brilliant, Sally. 👏👏👏 ❤️
Absolutely beautiful, Sally!
hi, Sally 😃
I just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Jaideep, is now live:
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David