Moments Like These
Where do they come from? moments like these,
when I知 standing on top of the world
where I am the witness, where I am the scene
with my story being unfurled
when I知 ten feet tall, and I知 bullet proof
defeat has no home on my face
euphoria laced exquisite desires,
boundaries denied in this place
Where do they come from? moments like these
when the sand merely slips through my hand
impotent actions scream in my face
purveyor of my own reprimand
the quicksand of doubting, sly sabotage
undermining my fortress of blame
pendulum swinging a double edged sword
accusingly calling my name
What are my lessons? in moments like these
when my struggles seek to defend
does the forest hide behind all these trees
does clarity come at the end?
do insights await in shadows of time,
will messengers show me the way?
to portals of wisdom that lead me inside
to answers I seek when I pray
In moments like these
Copyright ｩ Henri Ferguson 2002
Author notes
I find it interesting (and unsettling at times) to witness my own process as I meander along on this journey we call life. I am reminded to keep the crosshairs fixed on the clarity that inevitably emerges from the quagmire. I am learning to trust this outcome. This is my attempt to put all that into verse.
Written July 21st, 2002
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Ok...this one really caught my eye and I had to stop to read it.
You worded it so well. Just when you succeed..or are on the edge of it,...that inner voice starts to whisper..bring in doubts. It happens to me, also. I have some small success. A job well done, a song well sung... some good strong accomplishment ..and I hear that voice telling me that sometime soon they will recognize the fraud I am. It tells me that I really don't know as much about whatever I am doing..as I think I do. It instills that doubt, undermines my confidence, belittles me.. In relationships..it produces that seed of distrust, limiting my possibilities..it disallows us to "be - or revel in a moment"
You know, it still happens....it is not bringing about humility..it brings about defeat. Even though we recognize it for what it is...it is sometimes difficult not to listen to it.
We have to learn to turn it off. To close our eyes and silence it. Open them again, and smile as we view that moment as our own. As we appreciate an accomplishment...that is totally our own.
Again, I learned from you. Thank you for your courage in sharing.
Maddie
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excellent
A great depth this touched for me,
I have a need to go off and rediscover myself...
Molments like this I feel so lost.
No, it is just in days like these.
Thanks again for another thought provoking write.
Annie -
excellent
mmmhmmm....deep diving in the psyche...no reward quite like it, the clarity, when it comes *ss* -
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This was an awesome poem. I really loved it!
~Colleen -
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leaves the reader pondering their own existance, their own lessons to be learned in life...I just discovered your work and I really like the way you write.. intellectual reading, I love it!!!!
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I echo everyone's comments...nothing more to add, except I respect you as a poet and I love your work!
:-) Maureen -
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This poem is so thought provoking I had trouble reading it, it made my mind start wondering, ( I'm not saying it was boring...lol) I like it.
Andrew -
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My my ... what to add to these comments - what is left to add? the write is brilliant introspection about life's highs and lows - a pendulum of thoughts on both sides ... it certainly captures one's thoughts about what makes one feel invincible, what makes one feel vulnerable ... excellent work Henri ! -
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It starts by looking out with optimistic overtones, then delves in on a sliding scale of pessimism- but answers its own questions by consulting the oracle of the inner sanctum. -
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The last half of this has me interwoven with a series of deep thoughts...
Looks like it will be another sleepless night.
I love words that cause this kind of reaction! Thanks. -
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aw ferg you have penned this beautifully...I have always enjoyed your writes very much...another great write!
~Gayla~ -
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Ferg, this is just one of those pieces that bore down in the brain and sprout roots ... your ability to masterfully deliver your message is to be admired. Provoking piece indeed ~
Much Respect ~ Brian -
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Great, thought-provoking piece. I am sure some of us wonder and ask the same question: where do they come from?
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philosophically titillating!!! -
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reflectively precious...
to take the time to care of oneself enough
to notice.. is a good thing -
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It rolls on my mind so easily, your word flow is wonderful. Very interesting to read and gives me the feeling of being inside your mind as it tumbles around like a clothes dryer! -
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VERY,VERY COOL PIECE.
Thanx for this write and for sharing it.
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I found myself floating as a leaf in a stream following the course of your words and finding an awful lot of myself in them.
So much ferg I get so much from your words.
Hugs
Berys -
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Oh my..... fantastic...
Great work Ferg...
Pat -
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wow. I wish I could write like this :) -
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moments are what we have. When we encapsulate them into the thought and reality of what is is when we can make the sands of time stand still for one moment and cause a new perspective on idealism to become that which our mind's eye sees.
a great display.
WSD -
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'when I知 ten feet tall,
and I知 bullet proof
defeat has no home
on my face'
I simply love the way these few lines indicate a kind of stregth, a fearlessness. Such motivating words for those who might feel defeated at this time. The whole poem, thoroughly thoughtful, reaching, and enjoyable. -
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Henri, this is absolutely wonderful ! So many questions, so few answers... i love it :-)) -
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this is a fantastic poem, i really liked this very much -
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Ferg this is brilliant..a wonderful journey..got my feet planted firmly on the ground now..thanks for sharing..~~~GILL~~~ -
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amazing excellent piece that we can all relate to in our jounrey in life I got so involved in feeling this poem and I was standing on mountain top :) guess sometimes we have to separate our self to stay grounded to earth :))pjs -
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This is an excellent write, Ferg, and actually gave me a sense of a natural high, mainly because every word written was as though I, myself, had written them, because, this is exactly how I feel, and you caught me off guard with this write--Hmmmm--strange; the clarity so pronounced within me--love how you view life, as it is very similar to my own views, almost too similar, and that's where the 'strange' comes in. What an impact! Absolutely stunning write from a very gifted poet. Need to read more, Ferg, 'cause now you've caught my attention. Lol! What a way to do it! Wow! Love this!;)Kelly -
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Amazing write Ferg.. on so many levels. Life, so often, is made by the stringing together of just such moments. Moments of mind blowing clarity; moments of gut wrenching dispair, and everything in between. It's a journey that defies description, yet you've captured a moment of it here. Beautifully done and easily one of my favourites. I love the depth of this and the lovely way you've woven your thoughts into something worthy of being called art.
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i really like it when a poem delves into the core of the human experience
~like what you said before about how we are spirits having a human experience
{trying to remember where i read that ...Seth? Richard Bach?}
great poem,
especially liked:
to portals of wisdom
that lead me inside
to answers I seek
when I pray
:)
namaste,
~ i b -
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Taking a deep breath and smiling inside my heart. Your words touched so deeply.
As I said to kvwriter yesterday, what would life be if we didn't choose the path in which growth was continous! -
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think how boring how uneventful life would be if you felt the same way everyday. well put together, the whole gamut. -
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deeply ponderous piece Ferg.
If nothing else, i have learned two things in life...
1. always follow your gut instinct, for it will never lead you wrong
2.all things happen for a reason. however, we may not understand those reason for years to come (if ever) and they won't happen a moment sooner than they are supposed to ...no matter how much we wish they would.
i do so enjoy the places you take me, and the things you leave me to contemplate.
*smiles
CM -
excellent
i love so the questions you ask here. the quiet waiting, the listening silence, the pressing on...
Blessings,
~P. -
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ohnice job here ferg
made me think and ponder & i don't do that enuf these days
Thanks for the comments on my poems as well have a new one up for ya'
Blessings
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This is lovely Ferg, I enjoyed reading it, thank you!
Blessings, ~ Ce -
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At times I feel the same way...You're word choice is dizzzying I love it! :) I'd appreciate your comment on one of my newest poems 'One Last Chance' Thank you also for your comments on my other poems. So happy you're a fan! :) As I am of your work.
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