Existing in the moments of time,
the riddles and enigmas of life do abide.
As do the obstacles that tangle and ensnare.
Mistakes of today, become the lessons of a time gone by.
The carefully spoken words of the ones who might see,
Cannot compare to the actions of the ones who really know.
The best of intentions will never justify,
the unforeseen consequences of ignorance and folly.
Racing across a vast expanse of an open mind.
Hurtling headlong into the abysmal depths of a rich intellect.
Probing the murky chasms of a slumbering subconscious.
Slowly revealing the long awaited seeds of inspiration and enlightenment.
Yet, even with a wealth of wisdom,
gathered from a lifetime of speculative thought.
We stand in humble amazement,
before the questions that have yet to be asked.
And as our lifetime unfolds,
we strive to make the most of the treasures we find,
existing in the moments of time.
Author notes
Written March 7th, 2006
A contest entry
- What Do You See Now ? (Round 4) by just mercedes.
700 points, ended January 5, 2008, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - PREWRITE... maybe rounds I'll see what i get!!! by Unbreakable3.
900 points, ended July 30, 223 entries
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400 points, ended August 4, 434 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - PREWRITES! by forbidden-colour.
400 points, ended August 10, 112 entries
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Philosophical, intruiging and yet very simple. This is amazing, thank you for sharing and entering my contest,
Best of luck to you.
Sophie
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thank you for your entry, and your wonderful poem. I stand in humble amazement. The final two lines of the first stanza admonish me, the final two lines of the last, exhort me. Beautifully written and expressed, truly a universal message. BUT. I asked for a new poem, and did not allow for pre-writes. If you had not admitted in your notes that this was written long before this work existed, things would have been different.
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We stand in humble amazement,
before the questions that have yet to be asked.
a favorite couple of lines form your write. These say a great deal about what you have written of. Beautiful writing.
s and best wishes... ~genie~
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Excelent
Hmmm very interesting!
I enjoyed it. I hate to double up on saying the same thing but it is very thought provoking.. I think i might have to read this again! Thankyou for entering and good luck with the contest!
Danoz
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I hope I'm not too late.
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Thank You. Would you like to see more?
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Thought provoking and powerful! Bravo1
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