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A Moment's Difference

free verse with poetic device Having just disembarked from a date with death on the water, time’s gateway forked for a moment. Was it the mere dropping of an oar? or perhaps an encounter with storms? more milestones, maybe a meeting with the Master? What purpose was there for extending my life? Underwhelming thought - a single moment in time. An irresponsible, selfish person with evil intent - stabs at significance without a thought, without a care for whom she hurts or whose lives are changed. OR Breathtaking thought - a single moment in time, A responsible, noble human being can create hope by presiding over, planning for, defining... inviting the power of the moment. I chose the latter, went back to school and became a school teacher to make a difference. written September 24, 2014 with revisions on June 3, 2018

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Susan Gentry

Date: 6/14/2018 4:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this well-written poem on the purpose of your life. Imagery is awesome.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/14/2018 4:36:00 PM

Glad for the read, Susan, appreciate your support as usual.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/5/2018 3:29:00 PM

Great write and imagery, Reason , a great purpose of a way to live life; congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/6/2018 1:11:00 PM

Your comment encourages me to keep on writing, now that I have retired from teaching.

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/5/2018 2:48:00 PM

Well penned, RAP. Awesome imagery. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/6/2018 1:15:00 PM

I do appreciate your support, Line and enjoy reading your poetry as well. Just read your recent food haiku. I was introduced to pizza from the box kind; and thanks for the reminiscence of my brother whose favorite was raisin pie. YUM on both pieces.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/5/2018 12:59:00 PM

- We can always start on new paths in life ... as long as we have hope and courage, R.A.P. :) - Lovely written - Congratulations on your 6th place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/6/2018 1:17:00 PM

I love your comments, Anne-Lise, have often wished there was an easy without (without editing) to record the placement in contests. Thanks for commenting.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/5/2018 11:41:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this significant story and it is just wonderful to hear what you chose to do. Congratulations for your win! Thank you for entering my contest :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/6/2018 1:18:00 PM

Heidi, it was a great contest theme, some folks don't realize they they have a purpose; but in reality what is most important to us is our mission, recognized or not, Thanks for the placement.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/5/2014 3:53:00 PM

Thank you very much for your poetic interpretation of the surreal art! I would list this as an Ekphrasis, a term used to denote poetry or poetic writing concerning itself with the visual arts, artistic objects, and/or highly visual scenes. Congrad's on your win please do enter my next contest. Light & Love

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 10/5/2014 10:13:00 PM

Thanks, Debbie, for the placement in your contest, I do enjoy the challenge of these types of contests involving the interpretation of a picture etc. I always look forward to seeing what you have to offer in the way of contests.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/5/2014 11:34:00 AM

Very well done, Reason! Love your take on this Devise theme. Can appreciate it even more thanks to your footnote. Congrats on your podium finish. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/5/2014 9:33:00 AM

love the alliterations.. :) Awesome imagery.. congrats on the win.. :D!

Hsk Alkendi

Date: 10/4/2014 5:57:00 PM

Reason, breathtaking indeed, the poem that is. Congrats on your win... HSK AlKendi

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 10/4/2014 6:58:00 PM

Thank you, HSK, glad to meet you. Appreciate the compliment.

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/4/2014 9:56:00 AM

What a great use of the challenges in Deb 's contest! Each line flows so naturally, one doesn't notice that you used the "devise" necessary! Well done, and congrats to you!!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/4/2014 9:41:00 AM

Very interesting write, congrats on the win, Reason

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/26/2014 8:43:00 AM

Wow, very impressive Reason. Thanks for explaing.