Open your soul to all that is around you,
For every moment that enters within,
Plants a seed sprouting flowers to infinity;
Treasures beyond time’s ravenous hands.
Pet galloping towards you completely giddy,
Baby’s happy gurgles while hiccupping sudden burps,
Child’s teary eyed smile when you kiss them better,
Your lover’s glint as you share a tender moment.
Those split seconds create moments of eternity;
You will never forget the gurgle, gallop, smile or glint;
Eternity is created when the light shines through,
And can only be truly perceived by the soul.
Hot tears will stream down your face,
An eloquent tongue grasping for words,
As inside you soar, lifting you out of the grey,
And eyes that sparkle from the flight.
Countless moments have come and gone,
And not a single one of those moments
Ever asked you if you were worthy,
They just came to you, dream drops from heaven.
Every moment in the finite has a start and an end,
Truly live in the moment, savor and cherish,
And perceive them from the Inner,
For eternal and timeless those moments will be.
How lucky you are to catch the heavenly drops,
And be blessed with moments of eternity;
And how easily you can be a god,
A creator of infinity.
Author notes
Contest WINGS OF COMPASSION IN TIMES OF GRIEF by Maa
I would like to not be considered for any points or prizes in this 'contest'. I do hope these few words help in whatever way possible. My regards, and once more, my condolences to all associated
Contest for John Mclaughlin: I would like to not be considered for any points or prizes in this 'contest', I am not interested in them, as I entered this poem for other reasons. I hope this helps. My condolences to all associated. My regards.
A contest entry
- Best of the Best Final by Kelly2h.
395 points, ended June 8, 9 entries
Honorable winner
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950 points, ended July 6, 16 entries
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Gold trophy winner
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Silver trophy winner
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Comments
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Thank you for entering this in the contest, a very thoughtful write. I like the way it shows that we all have beautiful moments to hold onto when we need 'lifting out of the grey'. Thanks again!
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Hello Starblaze. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece. You are welcome pertaining to me entering your contest, and am glad you found some positives within it. My regards.
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Very well written piece here
Thoughtful and so wise to know of the needs of others and be there for them when love is held at bay . Great write here -
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Hello Storiesuntold. You liked this piece last time you read it as well, haahaha, only that time I hadn't won anything more than Honourable Mentions. I am glad to read that you still like it, hahah. Many thanks for reading and commenting on. My regards.
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dear ace,
thank you so much for your selfless poetic offering ...
indeed, I can feel the grace and solace dwelling in your words, and in the space between them ... when we are sinking too deep into the swamp of despair, we need words like these to pull us out again ...
those are such words ...
needless to say, that from a poetic point of view your verse is masterful ...
looking forward to include it in my little collection for henri ...
maa
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Hello Maa. No need to thank me. I do hope that this helps Henri in whatever way possible. Thank you for your kind words. My regards.
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This is absolutely stunning. I kind of feel bad as it's another time where you helped me with a poem of mine and all I can do is tell you how much I liked it, but I hope that suffices. I just the the sentiment, and the individual lines which paint the picture so clearly. God Bless.
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Hello Topnotchsy. Thank you for your kind words and compliments regarding this piece. No need to feel bad, not a problem. Glad you liked it, and found some positives within it. My regards.
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Love this! Now, this instant, is all there is, so enjoy it, revel in it!***Pam***
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Hello Sandybeaches. Thank you very much for reading and commenting on this piece. I am glad to read that you found some positives within it, and thank you for your kind words and compliments pertaining to it. My regards.
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thoughtful
This made me smile, but not from cute or sweet. I smiled at the imagery in the second stanza, which is probably my favorite. I did love the end, but my favorite lines would be
"And not a single one of those moments
Ever asked you if you were worthy, "
That rang very true with me. :]
Great write, full of thoughtful honesty.
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Beautiful
certainly, a great write. I love the twist at the end about how you can create your own eternity. Fabulous write.
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Hello Elavina. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece. I am glad to read that you found some positives within it. My regards.
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~bows~ Bravo
This, this is a beautiul piece. Stanza 5 is sublime.
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Hello IronMaiden1236. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece. My regards.
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This was truly great!
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Hello Lightswitches. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece, I am glad to read that you liked it. My regards.
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Wow Brimming with Fact!
First impression = Impressive and full of the truth.
Fantastic flow and presentation, deep emotive poem brimming with graphically projected descriptives, and well chosen at that. Love factual tones and message, and a joy to read as well as totally captivating throughout the reading.
Well done on this it is lovely and Good Luck in all of your competitions too hope you continue to win medals and trophies you clearly desserve with fine artistic poetic mastery like this, you are incredibly talented and deep thinking. Bravo, Love it!
Poetic Hugs,
Kaz.
Kazytc xx
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Hello Kazytc. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece. I am glad to read that you found this an impressive write. Also thank you for the good luck, and for your kind words and compliments. My regards.
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This is an awesome poem. It brought a smile to my face thinking of some of my happy memories.
Enjoyed the read! Thank you for entering my contest.
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Hello DavidTennantRocks. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece. I am glad to read that you liked it. My regards.
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I take away from this that we should be thankful for all those little moments that create our memories and be thankful that we had those times. I don't know if that is what you were trying to portray or not but thank you for entering my contest. Great write
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Hello Sensualbutterfly.
Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece. In the end people obviously take what they want from it, however your interpretation is one of the things I was hoping to convey through this, but there is more. Most people come and go in our lives, very few are ever present, that is part of life. Also to truly live in the moment for we do take so much for granted as it is happening, not realising how blessed we are. There are many other extrapolations as well.
My regards.
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this is so great. probally one of my favorties in the contest for far.
good luck
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Hello xoAlwaysthinkingxo. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece, as well as awarding it to the Silver Trophy. My regards.
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Excellent poem, congratulations on your golden goose,
well deserved,
Floorboards.
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Hello Floorboards. Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece, and also thank you for the congratulations. My regards.
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What a wonderful piece of poetry. I really enjoyed the reminder in your words.... I think we all need to be reminded once in a while.
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Hello Daviscth. Thank you for your kind words and compliments; also thank you for awarding me the Gold Trophy, I am honoured. Thank you. My regards.
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I really love the message here. It really is the little things that matter. It brought back so many memories for me. thanks for entering
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