At First Sight (A.K.J)

She never heard this,
but sometimes, I remember
the first time I met her,
A 5th grade boy, seeing a girl,
who defied the laws of reality
with the abundance of beauty
that was given to her alone,
One that helped me know myself,

With one glance I was awakened,
an ignorant young suitor who knew
only that a fairy-tale was set in motion,
and that life now had purpose,
If only to hold this vision within me
to alter my perception of creation,
A vision of perfection that can only
be equated with sublime grace,

For if man could witness heaven
in a dream or in a premonition,
Then at best, man would know
nothing of what my eyes beheld,
For I, a boy who never believed in
perfection, was stunned by the
sight of it in definition, saying,
in that moment, " Dear god,
Why was I alive before now?"

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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December 30, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Hi Audonus. congratulations on your deserved success in the contest with this fine piece. Eamon
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December 30, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations on your win Audonus in Crystal Wilkin's contest. Love, Carol
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December 29, 2010 at 8:47 PM
wonderful poem, congrats on your win in the contest
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December 29, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Congratulations on this exceptional poem winning a great Third Place in Crystal's "Childhood Memories" Contest, Audonus! Blessings, peace, joy and happiness for the coming New Year! Love, Audrey
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December 29, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Congrats Audonus on your big win in the Childhood Memories contest with this exceptional write my friend and entry ... enjoy a special win with luv..
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November 18, 2010 at 6:28 AM
Awesome writing Audonus, your imagery is truly captivating indeed. It is a pleasure to have read for you . Thank you for sharing such a lovely read and for your wonderful comment on my poem 'Hearts Desire' Many Blessings, Always, Adell
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November 17, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Have to say that your writes are definitely spellbinding-- I think you can start chalking me up as a fan as well-- you definitely have a way with words-- the last lines of a poem is definitely what makes an impact me and you've done it again, making your write come full circle-- wonderful write ! --nikko :)
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November 16, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Well, you have done it again, you have fed my mind and my heart. This was a beautiful piece that took my heart in and gave it something. You never cease to amaze me, it was pure brilliance. Glad i could stop by to read some of your wonderful work. Hope you are taking care my friend. --Madison
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November 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Hello Audonus, Your words are so beautiful! I can relate to the story here. I am going to read more of your wonderful work and I want to thank you for stopping by to look over my writing and for all your kind remarks.
Kendrick Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Interesting thoughts penned..What ideas run through a youths head..Glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara
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