A Moment In Time

When true love comes unexpected
Knocking gently on the door
And I open, then you enter
I stand spellbound on the floor
There is light that blinks and flickers 
While the shadows dance around
Every heartbeat rhythmic music
Every breath heavenly sound.
Should I move or break the silence
Take your hands, look in your eyes?
I dare not disturb the moment
Where profound enchantment lies.


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Sponsor: Rhonda Johnson-Saunders 
Contest: Name Your Most Romantic Poem of 2014
Placed: 3rd  

Contest: Men Only (April 2014)
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler
Placed: 4th

[Published in Kavya Kishor, Bangladesh ~ 25 April 2023]
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Deschler Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 9:10 PM
I do remember this beautiful poem from one of my first contests. I really enjoyed reading it again, Paul. Congrats on the win! Very nicely done!
Callus Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Kelly; I like to give poems a second read for somehow they tend to sound even better! All the best and hugs // paul
Onclaud Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 4:22 AM
yes, this is truly enchanting, paul.. a shining work!.. big congrats and huggs
Callus Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 4:53 AM
Thank you Nette for your lovely comments! I enjoyed your top winning entry immensely. hugs // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 4:15 AM
KUDOS Paul---e... :) softin every word yet very romantic indeed.. :)!
Callus Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 5:02 AM
Good evening Olive_eloi! (hope I've got the time right:)) I like your comment which becomes a version of "soft romance":) Well done on your top win...alongside Nette!!:) hugs // paul
Sietesantos Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 4:28 PM
My friend, you have truly established yourself as one of the premier poets of romance and this excellent piece is a wonderful example! Bravo and congratulations on a well-deserved sweet win! Best wishes. Pandita.
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 5:06 PM
Wow Pandita! Your praise is truly appreciated, but you forget what a good writer you also are! Some of your excellent poems I will never be able to emulate! Thank you...I love your unwavering support:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul
Stoner Jr Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 3:57 PM
nicely done Paul love the rhythm and rhyme in this piece,congratulations on this win. Could have seen this placed even higher.
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Thank you Robert...you are a generous judge:) I just read your entry and was impressed by its uniqueness. All the best. // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 12:58 PM
What a beautiful moment you have captured with your words Paul, and a wonderful win for you. Congratulations!
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 3:03 PM
Thank you Connie! I am glad to share this special moment with you. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. // paul
Allison Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Absolutely beautiful Paul - I am sorry I missed reading this before - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 3:06 PM
I'm pleased you like this short moment in time, Jan. Contests sometimes help to bring back on show our past works; poems need airing from time to time:) hugs // paul
Yvonne Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 11:35 AM
This is such a gorgeous romantic write. Congratulations on your win,Paul!
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Thank you Armand...you did very well yourself! All the best. // paul
Haight Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 9:08 AM
That moment that takes your breath away! Very beautiful, Paul. Congratulations on your nice win once more! Sandra
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Thank you Sandra; you are always generous with lovely comments. So pleased that you enjoyed. // paul
Kayode Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 8:37 AM
This is another fantastic Poem Paul,congrats on the win my friend...huggs
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 3:33 PM
Thank you my true friend; you never fail to stop by with encouraging words. I do appreciate it. God bless. // paul
Mehta Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 4:35 AM
Very passionate composition, congrats on the win, Paul
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 6:39 AM
Thank you Dr! Regards and have a nice day. // paul
Lindley Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 8:32 PM
Very nice to have found this one my friend. As soft as silk, as smooth as glass and as fine as wine! I see that you won with it too. A belated congrats on that my friend!!!!!
Callus Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 5:29 AM
Enjoying your connoisseur choice of words, Robert! Thank you for both wishes and tasty comments. Time to pour a glass of red wine...hope you'll join me:) // paul
Davis Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 9:26 PM
Paul This is so romantic and passionate. A true love story from your heart. Thank you for the wonderful comment on my Lifes Path poem.
Callus Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Hi Robin! Love your feedback:) lovely comments. cu // paul
Shiells Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Hi Paul, Here is ten or more points and or gold stars my friend. It was very lovely. Congrats to you on your deserved win. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Deborah
Callus Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 4:13 PM
Deborah...you rock!! Your comments touched my heart; you are too kind; thank you :)) Peace with you too. // paul
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 11:40 PM
personally, I'd have placed this one higher on the list. I think it is the kind of poem a woman enjoys reading. congrats for y our win, Paul.
Callus Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 4:20 AM
Wow! I do like your encouraging comments Andrea!:) Glad you enjoyed it.....after all, it was meant for a woman:) Thank you :) // paul
Mehta Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 9:34 AM
Very apt perspective. Congratulations on the win, paul
Callus Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 4:12 AM
Thank you Dr. Ram...you never fail to stop by with...much appreciated. // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Beautiful! I am speechless. Congratulations.
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Thank you Richard...your concise but sincere comments are very much appreciated.! txs for the welcome visit. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 1:43 AM
Lovely write Paul,,, mesmerising romantic,,, such lively words well knit wid emotions,,, hearty ,, congrats on great win ,,/Upma/
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:36 AM
Hi Dr. Upma...how lovely to see you here...with such encouraging comments! thank you :) // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 12:08 AM
Congratulations dearie Paul..:) God bless you always:)
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Good day Olive_eloi :) Thank you so much. God bless you too :) / paul
A   Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 11:46 PM
a wonderful win Paul...PD
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Thank you Linda; so glad YOU like it :) /x/ paul
Deschler Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Quite the romantic poem that you have written here, Paul. Great rhyme and a smooth word flow, as well. Congrats on your win in my contest!
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:27 AM
Many thanks Kelly :) glad you liked it; looking forward to your next contest!! cu /x/ paul
Jackson Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 1:57 PM
A very romantic poem. The descriptions are lovely. "The light flickers from the fire." Best wishes Linda
Callus Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Glad you like it Linda; thanks for the lovely comments. yes, both light and shadows are endowed with movement. cu // paul
Neogi Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Love described in its best of words, powerful and short. Thank you for sharing. :)
Callus Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 4:18 AM
It's lovely having you visiting and leaving such encouraging comments :) Hope to read more of your poetry, Joyeeta [does the name mean 'joy'? :)] // paul
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 2:02 PM
- Thanks for the beautiful and warm poem Paul! - Music like this: doing something with the soul!! - Good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Hi Anne Lise always glad to have you visiting; thanks for the encouraging comments :) // paul
Devonshire Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 3:24 PM
Hi Paul, Even if we do have to move or "beak the silence" eventually, these are the moments that will stay in our hearts forever. I love the John Legend song and can feel the inspiration of it throughout your poem. Best wishes for success in the contest, Carolyn
Callus Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Yes, Carolyn, some moments are more special than others...they are the ones which we hold on to and recall later on in life. Thank you for your lovely comments and wishes for contest :) cu // paul
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