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A Little Sun Expands the Soul 

“There is one spectacle grander than the sea,
That is the sky;
There is one spectacle grander than the sky,
That is the interior of the soul.”

~ Victor Hugo

“It’s such a “grand”thing
to be the mother of a mother
(or father)– that’s why the
world calls her “grand”mother.”

~ Unknown 🤭

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A Little Sun

verily and 
forsooth,
I couldn’t 
have foreseen this 
truth

in all my 
life, a little sun 
was missing—
a sliver of heaven 
to sustain my giving 

by far 
the most 
fulfilling event 
is that of being 
a grandparent

Copyright ©️ selma November 2024 

Thanks for reading, my lovely friends. While the new mom and baby are bonding in the hospital I’ll try to post once daily. Until Friday when mother and child return to the nest and … I’ll try to be useful for as long as I’m able. Thanks for the support. 🤗

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    1. Selma Martin

      Verily—verily and
      forsooth …. Thanks, Colleen

  1. Shweta

    That’s such a lovely poem. I’m glad that both of them are doing well. Hope you enjoy this grand event in life 😁 ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      What a wonderful stage of being!
      Thanks, Robbie

  2. Annika Perry

    Selma, your lovely poem shines with joy of being a grandmother and the gifts this brings you! I love the unknown quote as well – to being grand and to grand days ahead! Xx ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      Grand ME! I’m slowly BEcoming the sum of ME 🤗 Thanks, Annika.

  3. michnavs

    Awww….whoaaa…congratulations, Selma..

  4. rajkkhoja

    Really right & true words written to you,Selma! Congratulations. Enjoy the love of family.

  5. Sadje

    Love your poem and the quote you’ve shared.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks most dearly, Sadje. A “grand” quote—verily 😜

      1. Sadje

        Definitely 😉💖💕

  6. D.L. Finn, Author

    Beautiful and so true, Selma 🙂

  7. VJ

    It’s so true. Such a blessing.

    1. Selma Martin

      Happy for the comment, dear VJ. Bless you. 🤗

      1. VJ

        You too, Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes dear Maggie. The sun shines even on this cold day. Xoxo

      1. Ephemeral Encounters

        It is the same here Selma xo
        Bitterly cold 🥶 but the sun makes a lightness of it 🙏🏻

          1. Ephemeral Encounters

            Thank you Selma 🥰
            You too.
            I hope mum and the little one are doing well 🙏🏻

  8. writerravenclaw

    Beautiful poem, and being the mother of a mother is a lovely thing.

  9. Laura Bloomsbury

    you positively glow in this poem Selma and have a big heart ready for that little one

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m ready to give. Thanks dearly, Laura. Warm Hugs to you.

  10. Annette Rochelle Aben

    Wishing every blessing upon the head of this wee one! Beautiful poetry, by the way…

    1. Selma Martin

      You are so precious Angel Annette. I appreciate you.

  11. memadtwo

    Your happiness is contagious. (K)

    1. Selma Martin

      Great comment.
      I hope it spreads.
      Bless you, K

  12. Miriam Hurdle

    Your second quote made me laugh, Selma! I love your poem and agree with you wholeheartedly! And congratulations on being a new grandmother! Enjoy your family!

    1. Selma Martin

      You laughed. Thats the best compliment. Can’t take credit for those words. You’re a “grand”Mother too. You know … thanks, Miriam 🤗

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so much dear Lauren. I need to give an update. I had the flu. 😢 and I’m thankful for everything. Thanks for being here my sweet. Bless you

  13. Ingrid

    Your joy shines through your words, Selma – so happy for you!

  14. Isha Garg

    Aww, this is such a heartwarming tribute 🌹

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