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I Felt Adored And Wanted To Light Up The World

Here’s another oldie from my time on Medium. I might have shared it once before
already, I’m not sure. Anyway, here’s how that got started.

The night this poem was born, I recall how I was wrapping up on my reading when I
came upon a lovely short poem penned by a new friend. In turn, he wrote about getting
inspired by one such poem himself.

He used the last line of the first person’s poem to start his– like how we do with
candles– and I did the same with his last line. And before I knew it, in flickered
something warm in me that made me want to delay sleep and join in.

Within minutes the words had populated the blank page. It was a good little
unscheduled poem, and of course, I wish to share it with you here.

Perhaps this one will inspire you? If so, let’s keep the flame lit: with a little positivity
and lots of kindness, you and I just might manage to heal our world: just in time to
celebrate Earth Day the Tikkun Olam way.

I FEEL ADORED

I shed my skin I shed my cares
For I know God’s extraordinaire
He sees my sorrows; my soul does keep
His beacon’s bright for all His sheep
With promise strong I weathered storms
Assured His love is uniform
So now that Sun has gone to sleep
And Moon doth shine, my love is deep
My bed is warm
Reverent is my spirit
My eyes get heavier
By the minute
If tonight I travel to the promised land
I pray the Lord will take my hand
If I’m to see another day
I pray that He will guide my way
Shed all my cares
I feel adored
A choir of angels
In perfect accord

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We are healing the world…
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photo: Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay 

A Spark was Lit was the article first appeared on Medium.

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UPDATING:
I wish to thank the following bloggers for taking a spark from this post and creating
an entirely new poem. In other words, for relighting from the flame of the first. Thank you so very much. Please visit:

Keep it Alive: Carrying Forward With Poetry Copyright ©Sadje@Keepitalive

Nope Not Pam: Carrying Forward With Poetry Copyright © NopeNotPam

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    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so much, Jeff. You’ve no idea how your words encourage me. XoXo

    1. Selma Martin

      Your saying that is fodder dear Kathryn. So happy you read this here. I bless you. XoXo

  1. JoAnna

    Reading this felt like a lullaby in my head, soothing my spirit. May choirs of angels sing you to a rejuvenating sleep in the arms of the Good Shepherd. .

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh, what lovely feeling you leave me with. Thanks for making this one so special for me, JoAnna. I bless you. Xoxo

  2. Sadje

    What a lovely poem Selma. I’ll definitely try to follow your example

    1. Selma Martin

      So pleased to know you liked it, Sadje. You are adored, Dear one. And I bless you. xo

  3. Ingrid

    Such a lovely poem of healing, Selma! We are all adored 🙏

    1. Selma Martin

      Glad for your conclusion on this. Indeed we are all adored. And we deserve to be told. Happy new week. XoXo

  4. Deeksha Bhardwaj

    Oh! So beautiful, Selma👏🏼 This is so lovely. Thanks for sharing with us💖😄

    1. Selma Martin

      So glad you think so, dear Deeksha. Your words are glorious. Thanks for reading and commenting. Yay! XoXo

  5. Nope, Not Pam

    What a gorgeous poem, you were truly inspired

    1. Selma Martin

      Deb, I was inspired. Those words just fell on me once I wrote down the last words of his poem. So lovely and it was worth delaying sleep. Now more people have been inspired.
      You and Sadje before you wrote too. Oh my. Let me add your poem to this post later. Please. Thanks.
      Be well, sweet one. Xoxo

  6. Michele Lee

    I enjoy learning about the origin of poems – how the words came to a poet. Thank you for sharing your “good little
    unscheduled poem” story of how this dandy one came to be. 🌟

    1. Selma Martin

      It’s very interesting thing that happens. It was a great trigger and I’m so glad I took to it and pulled my words that we’re waiting to come out.
      Thanks for reading. Be well, my sweet. XoXo

      1. Michele Lee

        It truly is interesting. ✨ It is my pleasure. Thank you, Selma! 🤗

  7. Daphny Aqua

    This is truly beautiful Selma, thank you for blessing us with it. ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      So glad to be the purveyor of some of your blessings, Daphny dear. I wish you many more. XoXo

  8. memadtwo

    It does feel like a prayer of healing. Thanks Selma. (K)

    1. Selma Martin

      A prayer of healing. Yes. 💗 thanks for reading Kerfe. (Did I spell that right?) I bless you 👏

      1. memadtwo

        Yes you did, but feel free to just use K.

  9. Jaya Avendel

    This feeling of being loved and protected in a harmonious space alongside beautiful souls is lovely!

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, dear Jaya. For reading and your lovely comment. I bless you.

  10. Sonia Dogra

    Faith gets us through, doesn’t it? Loved this Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      You bless me with your visit. Thanks. Sonia.
      And yes, faith does that. 😉

    1. Selma Martin

      Of Emily? Oh my. How precious if you to say that. (I know, I know…) I’ll take the compliment graciously. You are sweet.
      Will come read your offerings when I get untangled. Thanks for your support and love. They mean the world. Xoxo blessings.

      1. Yes! Got that tender feeling in your words. Read whenever you are free! It is always a pleasure to have words with you. Lots of love.

  11. Priti

    Beautiful emotional lines thanks for sharing 🙂😊

    1. Selma Martin

      The pleasure is entirely mine, Priti. Thanks for reading and commenting. Blessings.

      1. Priti

        I am delighted ☺️🥰

    1. Selma Martin

      Sadje, dear one. Thanks. I’ll add this and Deb’s to this post. Thanks so much. Xo

      1. Sadje

        It was my pleasure 😇

  12. rhamhona

    It’s such a beautiful poem. 👏🏻Love it dear Selma.❤️❤️

  13. Cindy Georgakas

    a beautiful gift to the oldie but goodie senses Selma!
    💖👏

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