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For the Moment To Linger

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once in a lifetime this moment precious as it was would never pass again how i longed for it to linger to capture its essence immortalize it so i wrote this poem to give it life and set it free on wings of a butterfly Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~IN THE GARDEN OF MY FANTASY~ 2023 AP: 2nd place 2021 Submitted on October 8, 2020 for contest ...AND SO I WROTE A POEM sponsored by JOHN LAWLESS - RANKED 3RD

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John Castellenas

Date: 11/1/2020 5:42:00 PM

The poem is so good. I had to read again. I liked the flow of words leading to the hopeful ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/21/2020 10:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love your ending, "give it life, set it free, wings of a butterfly." So "Beautiful." Enjoy your win..........

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/21/2020 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much, Paula ~

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/21/2020 9:09:00 AM

Congrats on your top win. I love this, line. It's a fave :) God bless you

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/21/2020 9:08:00 PM

Thanks for the wonderful compliment, Regina ~

Eve Roper

Date: 10/20/2020 10:59:00 PM

Beautiful, Line, great title.. We do write for those few seconds, minutes , and a life time to last. Congratulations on your win. Hugs dear friend

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/21/2020 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve. Most appreciated ~

John Lawless

Date: 10/20/2020 2:00:00 PM

An ode to the "ever present moment". This caused me to sit back and reflect on the moment Line. thanks for the "moment" and for entering the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/21/2020 9:08:00 PM

Thank you so much for the wonderful contest, John ~

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/20/2020 6:51:00 AM

You have captured "the essence" of the photo in this poem, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/20/2020 6:56:00 AM

Thanks, Caren ~

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 10/11/2020 8:31:00 AM

Beautifully simple and inspiring verses. Thank you Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/11/2020 1:52:00 PM

Thank you very much, Geoffrey. Much appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/9/2020 6:13:00 AM

Enjoyed... the moment seeps past the sublime to prick the heart and strengthen the spirit. Glorious write... Happy writing

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/9/2020 1:14:00 PM

Thank you very much, Regina. Most appreciated ~

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/8/2020 9:44:00 PM

Beautiful! Embrace, hold, release ... with ease :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/9/2020 5:05:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely comment ~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/8/2020 6:22:00 PM

Yes immortalizing a memory can help it to linger!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/8/2020 7:19:00 PM

Thanks, Kim ~

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/8/2020 5:44:00 PM

Eternal moments are meant to be clung to and then released, like the wings of a butterfly, elusive and forever memorable. What a beautiful sentiment dear friend, thank you for sharing, have a blessed day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/8/2020 7:19:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Pixie. Most appreciated ~