The Nightingale's Tale

Poetic Expressions of Faith, Fortune, and Grief by Selina

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  • Return to the Night

    Selina Inman

    Is it Spring? I can't tell.
    Light has escaped and all is dark
    Seems I haven't made it out of Hell.

    Bluebonnets turn to black
    A pain to see them wither
    As you leave and turn your back

    Old trees part ways
    Dead leaves fall and I yearn
    I'd hoped that you'd stay

    Great wind chimes bellow ache
    The birds fly away in dread
    My heart's grief no one can take

    Books in the library fall
    Your pages disintegrate in my hands
    You aren't my beast after all

    And I return to the night.

  • Birdsong for Deaf Ears

    Selina Inman

    Thundering skies and watery eyes
    I'm sick of all the wondering
    Tell me the the truth, no need for lies 
    I only wish to stop pondering

    Whether you cherish me as I do you
    Or if you're interested in a future
    Tell me now before I fall
    The silence is too much pressure

    You say you want to talk and yet
    I haven't heard you say a word
    Why not say what you mean unless
    You too see me as a caged bird

    3/17/26

  • Foolish

    Selina Inman

    I'm afraid I've lost the plot again
    Someone tell me the secret
    Of obtaining your heart's wish
    Without it breaking into pieces

    Get me off this roller-coaster 
    Why the hell did I get on
    Why did I choose to offer my love
    When it was a gamble all along

    I'm tired of the disappointment 
    I'm so weary of the pain
    I only wish to know a lover
    Who proudly claims to be my same

    3/17/26

  • Dancing Skeleton

    Selina Inman

    I'm on my way to die
    But I want to stay alive
    There's so much more to see
    Yet my body tends to freeze
    Knees lock and knock 
    There's a lump in my throat
    Decisions in front of me
    They're so hard to believe
    I question what I see
    What is behind the curtain?

    A dancing skeleton!

    "Have fun before you die!
    Everything is right!
    It's all meant to be!
    You are who you are, until you're in the ground.
    Don't weigh your decisions like gold, when there’s gold out there to be found!"

    Deck: Tarot of the Divine
    (8 of Cups, Death, 7 of Cups)

  • King of Coins

    Selina Inman

    A poem inspired by the Tarot card of the day. 12/23/25

    King of Coins from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani
    I do all I set my mind to
    I am reliable and confident
    Resourceful is my name
    And my middle name? Competent.

    I carry worlds on my back
    A weight I carry with honor
    Firmly grounded I do not sway
    Even in chaotic waters

    I will always cheer you on
    In support of your ambitions
    It takes drive and determination 
    To bring your dreams to fruition

    🌳

  • The Star

    Selina Inman

    A poem inspired by the Tarot Card of the Day (12/22/25)

    Take comfort in the hopeful
    Have faith in the pure
    Know that joy does exist
    Despite the pain you've endured

    Your innocence still lives on
    Deep inside of your heart
    Burning bright it waits for you
    Ready to shine whenever you are

    Rainbows are a symbol of hope
    The sky smiles after a storm
    You can accept winter's cold
    And still look forward to Sun's warmth. 

    ✨️

  • Reminded

    Selina Inman

    6/18/25


    The cricket crossed my path
    He said,
    "Count your blessings."
    And I was reminded
    Of how fortunate I am.

    The mourning dove cooed nearby,
    She said,
    "Your grief is evidence of love."
    And I was reminded
    Of my courage to love again.

    The crow cawed from above, 
    He said,
    "Laugh in the face of darkness."
    And I was reminded
    Of my strength... and all I've survived.

  • As Soon As I Think

    Selina Inman

    As soon as i think 
    I’ve run out of tears
    Here comes the next flash flood
    ꩜


    As soon as i think
    Clarity is in reach
    shimmering waters turn to mud
    ꩜


    As soon as i think 
    there’s a straight road ahead
    Sharp turns disorient me
    ꩜

    As soon as i think
    I’ve found solid ground
    I’m swept away to the sea
    ꩜

    Change is my only constant
    Yet it still unsettles me
    There is no growth without pain
    And yet it still brings anxiety

    But I know I am strong
    I can handle all that comes my way
    For that, I refuse to give up now
    And I will stand to live another day

    Fin♡

    I can’t recall when I wrote this one, but it fits nicely with the 1st Quarter Moon reading I posted today, which you can find on IG through the link or view in the images below.

    Thanks for reading ♡

    Selina ♡

    https://www.instagram.com/thenightingalestale?igsh=MWg2cjJlYzN6dnJpbA==

  • Sometimes

    Selina Inman

    5/23/2023

    Overstimulated, overwhelmed 
    Can I get some relief?
    Life seems so crazy
    Sometimes I forget to breathe

    Sometimes I forget to believe
    That it's all gonna be ok
    One day I'll look back
    "See? It all worked out," I'll say

    Sometimes I forget that
    Hard times won't last forever
    There is no good without bad
    All diamonds feel pressure

    And then sometimes I remember
    How blessed I am to feel 
    How this life I live is a lesson
    And how I came here to heal

    Sometimes I need a reminder
    That good things are on the way
    So for now, I'll wait for the clouds to part 
    And for the sun to shine his rays

  • Faith Over Fear

    Selina Inman

    I gave you what you asked for but you didn’t believe it
    I showed you the proof but you pretended not to see it
    You asked for treasure so I gave you a map
    You deemed it missing when it didn’t fall in your lap

    Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids
    Can’t pull it out of a hat, you gotta work for it
    You have everything you need, I just need you to try
    And when it gets hard, I got Kleenex idc if you cry

    You have wings baby and it’s time for you to fly
    Jump out the nest even though it’s high
    It’s harder to choose faith then it is to choose fright
    But trust me when I say it’s all gonna be alright

    Fin.
    Selina I. 2025