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A Momento Mori

time standing stlll arrested moments revealed in stimulations of the mind revealed lluminations of the past yesterdays becoming today tomorrow's postponed memory past pictures live again momento mori in hypereality as monuments to past existence from shadows of transience sentient touchstones in memorials of perception aesthetic sublimations of immersive spontaneity fascinating expectations in a visual genesis of suspended animation still distant now living again February 5, 2023 / 2022 Poetry Marathon Qualifiers' FINAL Placement Poetry Contest / Sponsor: Mark Toney

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Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2023 6:29:00 PM

Dear Brian, it's a pleasure to return to this trophy winning poem and offer you my heartiest congratulations for your wonderful final placement in Mark's Marathon contest. I'm thrilled to partake of this vivid poem, brimming with museful imagery, once again. It is an honor to share the podium with you. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mark Toney

Date: 3/4/2023 1:44:00 PM

Brian, after 267 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, we've reached the finish line of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Congratulations on placing 25th overall in the marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on!

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/20/2022 4:50:00 PM

Dear Brian, congratulations for your excellent trophy win in Mark’s contest with this expressive and thought-provoking poem. Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas season.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 12/15/2022 1:15:00 PM

a very evocative piece that brings to mind the symbols of dying and the transient nature of life that made their way into so many works of art during the middle ages: skulls, timepieces, coffins, headstones, bones, etc. I enjoyed reading your thoughtful Memento Mori, especially the lines "monuments to past existence from shadows of transience", and I congratulate you on your trophy win ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2022 8:29:00 AM

Wow, number one spot, Brian. Way to go!!

Valsa George

Date: 12/15/2022 8:18:00 AM

Brian, so happy to see you entitled to hold the trophy for your wonderful poem in the Marathon race. Congratulations, great poet .

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/14/2022 11:42:00 AM

Brian, congratulations on your trophy win. This poem is so masterfully composed with delicate poetic artistry. So many wonderful images - far too many to pick just one. So happy to see you on the winners list! Blessings of joy to you. Happy Christmas.

Mark Toney

Date: 12/14/2022 10:51:00 AM

Yours is a very thought-provoking metaphor, Brian. I'm reminded of my mortality, yet simultaneously inspired by "fascinating expectations," as your last stanza highlights. Congratulations on your first-place finish on Mile 22 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 23 has already started.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/9/2022 4:43:00 AM

Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara