Sundae, Soondae, or Sunday…
For our new Sunday series, Sundae, Soondae, or Serene Sunday, we add sparkles
to share encouragement for the upcoming week. I hope the shots bring you a glimmer
of light as we sail into the second half of the year.
And for those of you new to the blog, I’ll take this opportunity to share
“something”
‘about my debut poetry collection’ on Sundays:
sundae, soondae, or serene Sunday.
This week, a poem from In The Shadow of Rainbows:
REPLETE Full of sulk, she loathes the boredom all alone in her village home. A bird chirps, and a baby coos: sun-kissed strawberries, grilled-cheese blues. She props the baby in the pram beside them walks the newest lamb they sit under the poplar tree, the babe, the lamb, a book, and she And the daylight isn’t long enough but her life is plentiful though tough and the blazing orange yonder blesses her with awe and wonder Wrapped in visions which come in dreaming she glides through that bluing evening. A lank, tan cat slinks languidly, she walks behind it happily. © Selma Martin Poem on page 53 of In The Shadow of Rainbows
Happy beginning to a new week.
I wish you miracles.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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A very happy and joyful week to you too my friend.
I love the new week already. Recharging my batteries. Forest bathing. Be well dear Sadje. Blessings.
That’s great 😃
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The perfect day, lovely use of the prompt.
Thanks, I bless you. Happy new week
“she walks behind it happily.”
an amazing week you way, Selma.
Thanks for this beautiful share🤍🙏
It’s my pleasure. Happy new week. Xoxo Destiny.
I love this one, Selma! 🐈
Thanks for saying, Ingrid. Blessings. Xoxo
This is a delightful poem 🌸
I’m so pleased you found it to your liking, Robbie. Happy new week.
PS, Smitha V reviewed your book here: https://smithavpennings.com/2023/08/14/book-review-of-in-the-shadow-of-rainbows-by-selma-martin/
Thanks for sharing this link, Robbie. 💕 👏🏽 🥹 🙇🏽♀️
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Have a great week Selma…image 4 was a helpful reminder.. and great poem 💙🙏
Thanks Nigel. Happy new week 😉
Great reminders and beautiful way to face a new week ahead. Thanks you, Selma
My great pleasure. Stay sweet and happy new week Maria. Xoxo
A beautiful start to my day, Selma! When I was 4 or 5 years old, we used to visit a farmer who allowed me to rock a new lamb in a rocking chair. This poem brought back those delightful visits. The family slept on feather beds and had a creek where I waded, chasing crayfish.
Happy Sunday, Selma. <3 Have a great week!
So happy to have played a tiny part in bringing that memory to the surface. Lovely story. Rock a lamb. Wow. Blessings dearest Cheryl.
I love the poem and the sprinkles for the week
So pleased dearest Beth. Happy new week.
Wonderful poem, Selma!😄
Aww. Thanks so dearly. Blessings.
An uplifting post, Selma and perfect reflections for me to take away this Sunday afternoon. The Mindful Recipe is fantastic and I love your poem – the wonders of nature creating joy and contentment within her.
So pleased to hear, dearest Annika. May the new week be spectacular. Xoxot
Hello, Selma, I just finished reading your lovely collection of poems. My review of your book will appear on my blog on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at http://www.dawnpisturino.wordpress.com.
Dawn. Oh my. You’ve no idea what this means to me. I appreciate this kind gesture. I bless you for caring. You’ve made my new week extra special. Thank you from the bottom of my ever-expanding hearts xoxo
Very nice Sunday recipe. Very nice poem. You have go ahead New week. Selma.!
Aww. Thanks sweet friend. You too have a fantastic new week. XoXo
You are most welcome!
Recipe for a mindful week!!! Love this so much.