Jack

The rain that had been falling all morning had dissipated 
but dark clouds still covered the sky. 
For some unknown reason she glanced at the clock 
and noted the time
Simultaneously the clouds parted 
and the sun streamed in through the large bay window
Filling the room with light and warmth
It only lasted a few minutes then the sky clouded over again
An hour or so later the phone rang,
“Great news.” Said her daughter, “you have a great grandson.”
“He was born at 1:26 pm precisely”
1:26 pm precisely, 
when the sun had streamed into her room.
He brought with him sunshine, that boy.
as his twenty two years have proven.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Crandall Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Beautiful!
Swan Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Sweet! What lovely joy, so beautifully celebrated. J :)
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February 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Many thanks Jeanette, he’s real and a lovely young man. Cheers
Dietrich Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Ahhh this is so wonderful. A fave for me
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February 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Thank you Andrea, true story 22 years ago. Gosh I’m getting old. lol hugs.
Manassian Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Awwww...how sweet. What a wonderful indication of a beautiful addition to the world. Loved this piece.
Foster Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Many thanks Eileen. Your comments are appreciated. Jack is a sweet young man. Cheers
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