Hanging By a Moment
hanging by a moment
one tiny fraction of time
yet immeasurable
in it's value, incalculable
a moment after a few drinks
late, grab the keys, out the door
life flashes before your eyes
someone dies, just a moment
left hanging
the moment you said goodbye
to what would be the love of your life
your dreams reflecting the cost
decisions, unchangeable
left hanging
the moment you gave up your dreams
settled for mediocrity
where you teetered on the edge
and slipped into oblivion
no longer hanging
all those tiny fractured moments
that make up our lives
realizing that every moment matters
for the sum of the whole defines who we are
and where we are going
no time is wasted time
every moment signifies a decision, a choice
for when the moment is gone
it quickly becomes a memory
either a memory left hanging
to try and forget
or one to enjoy
to always remember
hanging by a moment
small but mighty
one single moment
can change all your moments
forever!
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