Wandering Further

By Jen Selinsky

"Wandering Further" contains over 250 of the poet's works which were written between 1994 and 1999. This is another collection of Jen's 20th century poetry, with the exception of one poem, which was written in 2014.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Aug 26, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370523276

Jen Selinsky

Jen Selinsky was born in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2003, she earned her bachelor's degree in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, she earned her master's degree in library science from the same school. Jen has worked as a professional librarian for over twelve years. She has published more than 170 books, most of which contain poetry. Her work can be found on the following sites: Lulu, Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Smashwords, and Pen It! Publications. She has also been featured in publications such as: The Courier Journal, Explorer Magazine, Liphar Magazine, and Indiana Libraries. Jen lives in Sellersburg, IN with her husband.

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Wandering Further

Jen Selinsky

Copyright © 2005 by Jen Selinsky

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ISBN: 9781370523276

*Not every poem included in this book is dated in chronological order. This is not an oversight on my part. Rather, I have made changes and substitutions over the years.

-J.L.S.

Do You Remember?

Do you remember the nights when I held your hand?

Can you recall the time we spent in each other’s embrace?

Oh, how I yearn and long to relieve those memories,

Yet the impossible day has started.

Darling, how could I forget you when these thoughts

Stand so clear in my mind?

It’s far too hard to say adieu, when you know

That I still love you.

When the petals from the flowers fall,

So does the reincarnation of hope.

Your love was all; this is a new feeling with which

I cannot cope.

Do you remember how our love was, unconditional,

Undying, and the finest of all?

Oh, take me back to those times!

12/27/97

I can’t shake this feeling—such

A strange and awkward moment;

Even books are thrown into the most

Bizarre category.

I cannot top this thought that I have,

Daydreaming of abnormal people

On cobblestone streets—

Selling gold into people’s minds

And minds into the void space.

Run away with the wind.

Split the thought and

Disregard normality,

For strange days are

Coming nigh.

12/28/97

I’ve apprehended the master mind—

Another criminal hard at work.

Just give me some space and a little

Fresh air; I’ll solve the case in less

Time than it took.

Genius is such a fine quality to possess,

And I must confess that it went the

Wrong way.

I’m here to stay;

It’s such a shame to let a fine mind go to waste.

Haste, I must make a plan to decide the

Criminal’s future; until then, my mind is

To remain awake.

Just for Humanity’s sake, intake, I shall thrive

You’ve come to fight the best, so just

Hand me to the knife.

I no longer feel the strife…

9/22/99

Rock Me by the Sea

Rock me by the sea,

When cometh the start of day,

Either to let me be,

Or to move my way.

Rock me by the sea, where inspiration grows

My heart shall no longer carry a heavy toll.

And from then, I’ll write the most

Beautiful prose.

Rock me, oh muse, a lifetime filled with joy.

Heavenly delight, and a meaning to employ

Let my spirit soar high and never

Touch the ground.

Oh, rock me by the sea,

Where the tide is sure to be found.

12/28/99

As long as I have you, right in my embrace,

My heart is sure to never lose face.

Any man of great background

Just cannot compete.

With thy gentle arms and loving heart

‘Tis a phase I will repeat.

If you want to be mine, just say the words.

By that, I can guarantee your soul will

Combine with mine, and I will always love you.

A heavenly embrace—

Your heart is mine to keep.

Consider how long we will be together;

Consider the time that’s near.

An everlasting vow we can call our own;

Give thanks to the hand that led us here!

12/28/97

What Do I Hear?

What do I hear in the car stereo?

Is it Wagner, The Doors, or Les Mis?

Just all the music I enjoy

Nothing more, and nothing less.

What do I hear on a springtime day?

Children out at play—

Some kind of fancy fray?

Or is it just a song the hummingbird sings?

What do I hear during a day at school?

I assure you that it’s not the classroom fool,

Or the parrot in the back of the room.

‘Tis a song of joy when I receive my grades,

And I sound loud over a 4.0.

Imagine a day at peace.

Now tell me, what do you hear?

12/28/97

As the lights shine and dim,

I try to find the meaning of life.

Yet, the night is coming near,

Although I cannot see the day.

My heart dwells to find the truth—

A truth which does not exist.

And a road that can be traveled only once

What is the meaning of this life,

And are we supposed to be here at all?

Why waste time on meaningless worry

When one can explore all great possibilities?

12/29/97

As sure as the sun still rises in the sky,

I know I can love you just as well.

My heart knows you’re the only one;

No sorrow lies within my heart,

If even I know you’ll never be mine.

Even if the light is fading,

My heart shall deem you as righteous.

As unrequited lovers once felt—the love

That they never received, though it

Was regarded as high in their hearts.

If all the struggles are great and cause pain,

They are a part of sad light.

No matter if another is found,

And no matter if it still cannot be.

I should hold you in my heart, darling, forever.

12/29/97

A mind is nothing which shouldn’t be used;

That’s why one should spend time reading

Good prose.

All the history lessons of the world

Will make more sense that way.

All humanity will become more than a lesson.

Behold! The beloved mind is setting the distance

Apart between ignorance and fame.

Thou shalt not feel more shame.

Mathematics open up a new dimension

When abstract thoughts come