A Beautiful Moment

A swan did sail so gracefully
Around a crystal lake
Such whiteness pure I ne'er did see
It almost could be fake

What peaceful calm, what portrait clear
'Tis heav'n on earth I see
If only I could linger here 
For all eternity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 26, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Isaiah, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week. Have yourself a beautiful Memorial Day, this Monday. God bless the ones who fought and keep on fighting. Always~ LINDA
Anglesey Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM
Elegance, beauty and serene. All of the emotions I love to feel all at once. Deliciously inspiring. :) Congratulations for having this featured on the top 100 poems. Great work :)
Anglesey Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 7:38 PM
I meant featured poems on the home page through May 26th
Guzzi Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Always a pleasure to read. Light & Love
Chircop Avatar
January 30, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Your poem reminded me of my first modern haiku i learnt to write.I think it was called Swan lake..though your poem is much more beautiful than my haiku.Very very beautiful makes me wish I was the swan-Charma
Guzzi Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 2:27 PM
very peaceful! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 7:38 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Susan's "Poem Not Entered in a contest" Isaiah. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 4:34 PM
a beautiful poem for a beautiful moment Big congrats.
Gasun Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 8:12 AM
Many congratulations on your awesome win, Isaiah! hugs, LG
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November 13, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Congratulations on your win Isaiah, well done xx
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November 12, 2012 at 8:15 PM
A lovely poem, Isaiah! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Sweetheart Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 5:43 PM
CONGRATS ISAIAH ON A GRANDIOSE WRITE AND WIN LUV ..
A   Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Isaiah, congratulations in Susan's contest... xox~pd
May Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM
congrats on your win Isaiah
Poet Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Beautiful poem here Isaiah!Congrats on your win.
St John Avatar
October 31, 2012 at 8:49 PM
You have painted a wonderful, peaceful picture here. Made me wish it didn't end so soon.
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