Is it Spring? I can't tell.
Light has escaped and all is dark
Seems I haven't made it out of Hell.
Bluebonnets turn to black
A pain to see them wither
As you leave and turn your back
Old trees part ways
Dead leaves fall and I yearn
I'd hoped that you'd stay
Great wind chimes bellow ache
The birds fly away in dread
My heart's grief no one can take
Books in the library fall
Your pages disintegrate in my hands
You aren't my beast after all
And I return to the night.
The Nightingale's Tale
Poetic Expressions of Faith, Fortune, and Grief by Selina
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Thundering skies and watery eyes
I'm sick of all the wondering
Tell me the the truth, no need for lies
I only wish to stop pondering
Whether you cherish me as I do you
Or if you're interested in a future
Tell me now before I fall
The silence is too much pressure
You say you want to talk and yet
I haven't heard you say a word
Why not say what you mean unless
You too see me as a caged bird
3/17/26 -
I'm afraid I've lost the plot again
Someone tell me the secret
Of obtaining your heart's wish
Without it breaking into pieces
Get me off this roller-coaster
Why the hell did I get on
Why did I choose to offer my love
When it was a gamble all along
I'm tired of the disappointment
I'm so weary of the pain
I only wish to know a lover
Who proudly claims to be my same
3/17/26 -
A poem inspired by the Tarot card of the day. 12/23/25
King of Coins from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani I do all I set my mind to
I am reliable and confident
Resourceful is my name
And my middle name? Competent.
I carry worlds on my back
A weight I carry with honor
Firmly grounded I do not sway
Even in chaotic waters
I will always cheer you on
In support of your ambitions
It takes drive and determination
To bring your dreams to fruition
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A poem inspired by the Tarot Card of the Day (12/22/25)
Take comfort in the hopeful
Have faith in the pure
Know that joy does exist
Despite the pain you've endured
Your innocence still lives on
Deep inside of your heart
Burning bright it waits for you
Ready to shine whenever you are
Rainbows are a symbol of hope
The sky smiles after a storm
You can accept winter's cold
And still look forward to Sun's warmth.
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6/18/25
The cricket crossed my path
He said,
"Count your blessings."
And I was reminded
Of how fortunate I am.
The mourning dove cooed nearby,
She said,
"Your grief is evidence of love."
And I was reminded
Of my courage to love again.
The crow cawed from above,
He said,
"Laugh in the face of darkness."
And I was reminded
Of my strength... and all I've survived. -
As soon as i think
I’ve run out of tears
Here comes the next flash flood
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As soon as i think
Clarity is in reach
shimmering waters turn to mud
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As soon as i think
there’s a straight road ahead
Sharp turns disorient me
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As soon as i think
I’ve found solid ground
I’m swept away to the sea
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Change is my only constant
Yet it still unsettles me
There is no growth without pain
And yet it still brings anxiety
But I know I am strong
I can handle all that comes my way
For that, I refuse to give up now
And I will stand to live another day
Fin♡I can’t recall when I wrote this one, but it fits nicely with the 1st Quarter Moon reading I posted today, which you can find on IG through the link or view in the images below.
Thanks for reading ♡
Selina ♡
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5/23/2023
Overstimulated, overwhelmed
Can I get some relief?
Life seems so crazy
Sometimes I forget to breathe
Sometimes I forget to believe
That it's all gonna be ok
One day I'll look back
"See? It all worked out," I'll say
Sometimes I forget that
Hard times won't last forever
There is no good without bad
All diamonds feel pressure
And then sometimes I remember
How blessed I am to feel
How this life I live is a lesson
And how I came here to heal
Sometimes I need a reminder
That good things are on the way
So for now, I'll wait for the clouds to part
And for the sun to shine his rays -
I gave you what you asked for but you didn’t believe it
I showed you the proof but you pretended not to see it
You asked for treasure so I gave you a map
You deemed it missing when it didn’t fall in your lap
Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids
Can’t pull it out of a hat, you gotta work for it
You have everything you need, I just need you to try
And when it gets hard, I got Kleenex idc if you cry
You have wings baby and it’s time for you to fly
Jump out the nest even though it’s high
It’s harder to choose faith then it is to choose fright
But trust me when I say it’s all gonna be alright
Fin.
Selina I. 2025 -
This is the tale of a nightingale
Please! Do gather round the fire
Whimsy and woe await, a tale of destiny and fate
Do you hear the golden lyre?
This is the year of my becoming
The year of my return
The year I stop holding back
In the fire the phoenix must first burn
When the angels horn alerts me
I will rise to answer the call
I will shout for justice and peace
I will sing of songs of freedom for all
May my voice enchant you
May you feel smitten and at ease
You’ve made it to this bird’s debut
I aim to expand your heart, wider than the seven seas
Art I must continue to make
Creativity is the light in our dark
Sometimes the biggest fires
Come from the tiniest sparksFin.
Selina I. 2025
The Nightingale's Tale 