Heart
of mine,
remember
your worth is more
than puerile clucks in discontented winds.
Song Choice: Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
I was late to the party for Marian's Fussy Little Forms: Tetractys, but I thought it was such a fun form that I wanted to give it a shot for today's Tuesday Platform at the Toads.
Featuring poetic beats, lyrical storytelling, and other assorted jazz.
Certainly one should never measure worth in clucks.
ReplyDeleteIt's even a worse form of measure than a coffee spoon.
DeleteOur heart is priceless possession!
ReplyDeleteIndeed
DeleteYou are right clucks are no use at all, I think it is that touch whether by fingertips or lips that really stirs the heart.
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly one way to do things!
DeleteThat last line...all the hens in the yard are clucking about it.
ReplyDeleteLOL...perhaps so
DeleteTsk Tsk; what a shame that all poetry isn't as good as this.
ReplyDeleteAw! Thank you so much for the kind words.
DeleteLove, love, LOVE.
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you! :)
DeleteHa, LOVE that closing line, and yes, hearts are worth more than clucks.
ReplyDeleteI had a good giggle writing it
Deletepuerile clucks .... now that is truly a wonderful way of describbling/describing it .... puerile clucks .... well done Rommy! LOL - who roosts the nest now?
ReplyDeleteWell done and excellent way to use the form, well suited indeed - and even without, most excellent pecking, in rightful order.
Thanks! I wasn't too sure about trying this form out, but Marian was super sweet at encouraging me to try.
DeleteIt’s worth more than the whole world- even clucks!
ReplyDeleteOh absolutely!
DeletePuerile clucks (or maybe clicks) let's not love it that way in the future
ReplyDeleteTo-may-to, to-mah-to :D
DeleteBut yes, there is far more to life than this
Agree with Bjorn... clucks or clicks... both don't quite cut it!!!
ReplyDeleteBjorn is wise
DeleteAt least he gets remembered still!
ReplyDeleteHank
LOL that's true
DeleteChickens are terrible at the art of clucking worth. It is known.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love the chic sort of disdain your use of the word "puerile" adds to the poem.
It is a fun sounding word, isn't it?
DeleteYour words ring true and beautiful Rommy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie!
DeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! 💖💖
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you! :D
DeleteThe tetractys is fun to play with! I love the startlingly expressive words in your last line.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun form. I'm glad I decided to give it a go.
DeleteStill clucking, and i am still smiling. Lol.
ReplyDeleteI am glad :)
DeleteLove the form and the message!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Deleteas john mayer would say ' i know that the heart of life is good'
ReplyDeleteTrue dat
DeleteStrong write Rommy and strong words to yourself and any suitors too...
ReplyDeleteLOL, oh goodness, at 46 I have no suitors but my husband. And he's welcome any time. :D
DeleteThere is nothing more valuable than one's heart!
ReplyDeleteYep, truth
DeleteA lovely short ode to our hearts reminding us of what is so important.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna
DeleteNice one. Thanks for dropping in st my Sunday Standard
ReplyDeleteMuch♥️love
Thanks Gillena
DeleteLovely!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it :)
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