dcmarti1 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The Embassy here in Washington just told me they put it on their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/estemb.washington Tallinn sestina - an emigration of the heart O, how I wish that She was my city! For seven hundred years another name Graced the maps of earth, but there's no pity Should be felt: for within the graceful frame Of sea and of snow, my Tallinn, my own, Did stand and shine, majestic yet alone. But how can I claim that She is alone? I have never travelled to the city That I, one day, would like to call my own. What right do I have to pronounce Her name Of Kalevan or Reval? In what frame Do I deserve to be shown Her pity? For it is not love I seek but pity; Yes, the kahju that my Tallinn alone Can bestow upon my alien frame! For some five thousand years has my city Been both free and not free in Her great name: She will bless those She knows to be Her own! Denmark, Sweden, and Russia would not own Her forever! The Heavens did pity Her children, and did declare that Her name Would defeat tyranny and war! Alone In my heart and mind, Saint Victor's city, Protect and keep us in Your holy frame! I know She rises from a Baltic frame Among states that were also not their own -- Dark days of atomic threat! No city Other than Tallinn will I beg, "Pity! For this one who is both lone and alone Seeks shelter in Your History and Name." Livonia, Hansa: whatever name Of the larger land can only but frame She who is in my heart and mind alone; Like a poet who knows he does not own What he creates, may this Tallinn pity This stirring of words to Her, my city. Let me live in Her name, Her very own! Let Old Thomas frame Her sense of pity! I'll come alone: embrace me, O, city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Terrific, Marti! I would call this a "publication" outside of the board. Don't hesitate to make a topic for it in the "Promotions" forum. Include a link to the poem you've posted here and to the page where the embassy published it. That way it can be found easily in the future. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmarti1 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Tony: done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Wow Marti, This is a great poem, besides being one of the more difficult verse forms to capture in my opinion. Congratulations on being published. I've linked this to the Sestina page. Thanks for another wonderful example. ~~Tink Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Congratulations DCM. The warmth shines through on a cold day. all the best badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Excellent work of the highest quality. My congratulations also for the recognition. Benjamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmarti1 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Truly, thanks, Tony, Tink, Badge, & Ben. OMG, did that sound yuppy? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Marvelous, marvelous.. You deserve it for this piece- simply fantastic! Many thanks! Juris Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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