My ‘Senryu’ today was written as a response/comment, to Donna’s poem she posted this morning. Her emotional words touched me deeply ..
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Warrior
a warrior girl
gives her life another twirl
survives in her world
Here is Glen Hansard’s song “Don’t Settle”, that I selected to match the emotions behind my ‘Senryu’, sing along with his superb lyrics below
Ivor Steven (c) June 2021
“Don’t Settle”
When you climbed the hill of vision
As above so it was below
Through the apathy and derision
Each step ascending you took alone
And when they pin you in the corner
Pay no heed to their droning on
‘Cause you’re not going back where you don’t belong
Well you rose up through the ranks now
And you worked hard for your luck
You’ve only got yourself to thank now
You and everybody else in the book
And there are hidden hands to guide you
Other forces now at play
But you’ve got to learn to get out of their way
Oh, don’t settle
Oh, not yet
Oh, don’t settle
For less
May your song ring true and bright now
And be honed by your own hand
As the day gives way to night now
May it echo through the land
And when they turn your words against you
Try to grind you to the ground
Let them know that they might beat you
But they’ll never turn you round
Oh, don’t settle
Oh, not yet
Oh, don’t settle
For less
Well you sought no one’s allegiance
You were cowed by no one’s hand
You outgrew your antecedents
Worked your own corner of the land
And when they set their sights upon you
Come to mine the seam you struck
May you bid them well and wish them luck
Oh, don’t settle
Oh, not yet
Oh, don’t settle
And don’t forget what Liam Clancy said
No envy, no anger, no cruelty, no regrets
No jealousy, no rancour, no confusion; don’t forget
No enemy, no anger, no incredulity; show respect
No envy, no anger, no judgement on no one; lest you forget
Lest you forget what they did to you
Come on, rise off your knees, you’re not beaten yet
No envy, no anger, no judgement on no one; lest you forget
And you’re not going back where you don’t fit
It’s so hard to be that tough but it’s worth the effort~
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Yes indeed Larry, to survive and come out on top is definitely inspiring ..
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Courage shown at every turn – beautiful!
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Yes .. brave, with self confidence to survive and achieve ..
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Lovely poem
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Thank you Sadje ..
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Youβre welcome
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Kudos to her courage. Good one. Ivor π
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Yes very admiral indeed ππ
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Lovely Senyru Ivor β₯β₯
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Thank you Sonali ππ
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Power filled poem.
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Thank you Kritika… ππ
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Welcome π
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I fine poem from Donna and a fitting tribute from you!
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Thank you Ingrid … and I hope senryu did Donna’s words justice ..
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I believe it did!
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I like your senryu very much, Ivor!
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Thank you kindly Punam .. ππ€
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I know little about poetry and the rules and regulations, haiku and senryu and the like – five lines or three lines.
Is this one a tribute, Ivor?
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A tribute to Donna and here poem… and senryu is 5-7-5 syllable count ..
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Courage and fighting spirit shown. Inspiring for many
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Thank you for your kindness..
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I went by Donna’s site to read and leave a comment. For some reason it wouldn’t accept my comment so I will leave it here…
“Donna,
This is powerful…and so relatable. Thank you for sharing this poem you wrote…You have touched my heart. β€
(((HUGS)))
PS…I came by via Ivor's blog."
Ivor,
Thank you for sharing Donna's poem with us! And your poem to her in return is so uplifting it brought tears to my eyes. π Your poem and this song are a fitting duo…a sweet, wonderful response to Donna's poem!
(((HUGS))) π
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Thank you Carolyn .. yes her poem touched my heart .. and hopefully my senryu did her words justice .. and I thought Glen Hansardβs glorious song seemed very appropriate ππΆππ
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Nicely done, Ivor. You sent me over to Donna’s post to fully understand your tribute
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“Warrior” seems so intense, “twirl” adds spirit and liveliness to ‘her’. π
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Thank you π
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Very nice π
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Thank you Willow πππ
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Amazing Ivor..!
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Nice one Ivor, you haven’t lost the touch … and good song!
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I appreciate your kindness Kate…
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and me yours Ivor π
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wonderful love it Ivor
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Thanks Cindy .. yes a special senryu ππ
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You’re so welcome. Yes, veryπ
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Yes
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