The Nightingale's Tale

Poetic Expressions of Faith, Fortune, and Grief by Selina

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  • Return to the Night

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    Is it Spring? I can’t tell.Light has escaped and all is darkSeems I haven’t made it out of Hell.Bluebonnets turn…

    ≻: Return to the Night

  • Birdsong for Deaf Ears

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    Thundering skies and watery eyesI’m sick of all the wonderingTell me the the truth, no need for lies I only…

    ≻: Birdsong for Deaf Ears

  • Foolish

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    I’m afraid I’ve lost the plot againSomeone tell me the secretOf obtaining your heart’s wishWithout it breaking into piecesGet me…

    ≻: Foolish

  • Reminded

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    6/18/25 The cricket crossed my pathHe said,”Count your blessings.”And I was remindedOf how fortunate I am.The mourning dove cooed nearby,She…

    ≻: Reminded

  • Sometimes

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    5/23/2023 Overstimulated, overwhelmed Can I get some relief?Life seems so crazySometimes I forget to breatheSometimes I forget to believeThat it’s…

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