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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. Login to Reply

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.......... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 10/8/2020 7:19:00 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Pixie. Most appreciated ~