Heather Ober Poet Verse

Fleeting Moments

When this memory unravels
like a ribbon pulled undone,
when these feelings start to falter
like a thousand setting suns.

Give me back my fleeting moments,
let the sun shine on my face.
Let them melt the creeping shadows,
pull my spirit from this place.

If the lights go off forever,
will you lend me your belief?
If they waver, let them flicker.
Give me just one moment's peace.

If the wind begins to temper,
if the waves rescind from shore,
send them back with growing power.
Don't you know I crave the storm?

Give me back my fleeting moments,
let the rain pour down my face.
Let them melt the creeping shadows,
pull my spirit from this place.

When this memory unravels
like a ribbon pulled undone,
when these feelings start to falter
like a thousand setting suns.

Give me back my fleeting moments,
let the sun shine on my face.
Let them melt the creeping shadows,
pull my spirit from this place.

Pull my spirit from this place.



Written: November 9, 2015
For Craig's "Homeward Bound" Contest

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Laura Breidenthal March 19, 2016 at 4:45 AM "when these feelings start to falter like a thousand setting suns."...you've really put me in this piece with such memorable lines throughout Heather. This is a beautiful poem with a most intriguing refrain. I am enamored by this..very elegant, I like the use of unravel and linking it with a ribbon being pulled. Very pretty imagery. Love this! Always, Laura

Isaiah Zerbst January 19, 2016 at 10:23 PM Enjoyed Your poem greatly, heather. Excellently written.

Andrea Dietrich December 21, 2015 at 9:45 AM question for you at soupmail.

Susan Gentry December 15, 2015 at 1:52 AM Congratulations!

Teddy Kimathi November 20, 2015 at 11:42 PM Greetings Heather. Congrats to your #1 placement in the contest! ;-)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 20, 2015 at 10:59 PM Congrats on ur awesome win with these superb lyrics Heather!

Skat A November 20, 2015 at 8:04 PM Heather, Congratulations on your Homeward Bound win. SKAT

Constance La France November 20, 2015 at 7:21 PM Heather, congratulations on your wonderful win these beautiful lyrics ~

Carrie Richards November 20, 2015 at 2:51 PM I played the music while reading your lyrics, and it couldn't be a better fit!! Wow, Heather, this is wonderful!

Laura Leiser November 20, 2015 at 12:38 PM These are very beautiful and lyrical words that you have penned, Heather! Great job and congrats :)

Jan Allison November 20, 2015 at 11:34 AM Absolutely beautiful Heather - I have the melody in my head so could sing along to your lovely lyrics - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Hannington Mumo November 16, 2015 at 1:28 PM A great poem woven with rare poetic skill. I enjoyed reading from the first letter to the last. #7.

Andrea Dietrich November 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM Reading this a second time and thinking how utterly amazing it is. you truly deserve first place with this one!! oh and I see Connie agrees!!

Connie Marcum Wong November 14, 2015 at 3:36 PM Your poem is amazing Heather! I too love the cleansing power of a rain storm. I wrote about it in crystal rain. I really hope to see this poem a top winner! Your repeating lines add to the strength of this beautiful poem.

Eric Boddie November 13, 2015 at 10:31 AM pull my Spirit from this place, to His Heavenly Grace, while the sunshine rains down on my face, now i'm Eternally Safe, no more earthly disgrace, all of which comes at an instantly pace....very Beautiful and inspiring song heather....I hope you liked my short remix....;)

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2015 at 4:02 PM I have not even listened to this music yet, but it sure seems to have a lyrical quality. I love how you did this and the way you repeated key lines, like that final line. Awesome!

John Fleming November 9, 2015 at 11:57 AM "Give me back my fleeting moments, Let the rain pour down my face - Let them melt the creeping shadows, pull my spirit from this place". Simply Divine! You obviously "think a bit" before writing your poetry, Heather. A 7+. Warmest regards! :) john