Fleeting

Everyone longs for meaning, finding bits in many places.
Searching for a soul mate, we get a glimpse in many faces.

Countless strive for success although they cannot claim it.
Such a transitory notion, it’s hard to sustain it.

And happiness, although we can’t define it, permeates our every thought.
Grasping a fragment for a moment; the next second, it is lost.

We are all pursuing something, be it love, riches or hope.
And, we discover them in allotments, so our hearts and minds can cope.

But, once in a while, a yearning finds us in an unexpected way-
And, our souls sing eureka for the faith we found that day.

We exhale resolve for all our unanswered prayers-
And, understand that blessings come in changeable layers.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude, but that too is fleeting.
Again, we’re back to morsels of that which we are needing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Excellent couplets. I especially the fifth set of couplets. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Fraser Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 4:24 AM
A well written poem about wanting contentment in life, which is not a lot to ask for. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece >> thank you for sharing your works Kimberly >> James
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2009 at 4:22 AM
Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us Kimberly. As always I wish you the best in your future writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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