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In the Moment

Sitting by his bed
Labored breathing
Time is short 
Holding his hand
A prayer – for him, for me
Be strong and courageous
Eyes blink open for a moment
Then nothing – gone
Tears flow 
Skin relaxes
Death pallor forms
Alone in the moment
Alone

Cell Phone rings
My daughter in a panic
Fear spikes my heart
Dad – there are ants in the bathroom
Relief – exhaling
Death in the moment
But also Life
Life

Goodbye dear friend
Our time over
Your precious love and wisdom 
I take 
To guide my moments
My moments 

To love
To forgive
To encourage
To live
Each day
Each person
In every situation
Compassionately
Boldly
Completely
In every moment

In
Every 
Moment





David Meade
12/28/2014

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Angeline Haikutwinkle December 7, 2016 at 7:29 PM Given a 7 for this masterpiece! I love how you paint your story in this poem. Simple and honest \^o^/

Anisha Dutta October 13, 2015 at 9:23 PM Excellent. I am moved Anisha Dutta

Donna Jones March 7, 2015 at 9:26 AM Powerful...congratulations on this win...

Eve Roper February 19, 2015 at 6:20 PM Back to congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings dear friend eve

Skat A February 19, 2015 at 6:06 PM David, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win **SKAT**

Jan Allison February 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM Such a powerful poem David - many congrats on your win:-) I can relate to this one so so much Dad is in hopsice - still clinging on with a smile on his face:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A February 19, 2015 at 9:36 AM David, Congratulations, on your win. Stop by my latest blog "This Very Moment" if you'd like. Wishing you a Wonderful Day, thank you for supporting my contest -Always & Forever- LINDA

Kp Nunez January 26, 2015 at 9:36 AM Forgot the fav. :)

Kp Nunez January 26, 2015 at 9:33 AM David, what leaped at me was the serenity, the peace amidst such grief. This calm acceptance of things beyond our control allows us to look beyond the immediate and see the evidence of everyday life around us...and find joy in them. A 7! Kim :) David Meade January 26, 2015 at 9:58 AM Thank-you dear friend . . . when are you going to post again? Please do . . . I miss your words. May we always enjoy the moment -- much love and light.

Lei Strauss January 9, 2015 at 11:36 PM And another power 7 :) David Meade January 10, 2015 at 10:09 PM Thank-you -- be strong and courageous.

Daver Austin January 8, 2015 at 9:12 AM Love these. They would make a great tanka series also. "Ants in the bathroom" is a wonderful change. Love, daver David Meade January 10, 2015 at 10:13 PM Thank-you, that is a great idea about the tanka -- all the best my friend.

Cona Adams January 8, 2015 at 8:39 AM You've captured a moment in time, dramatically presented in free verse, Well done, David. You have used these poetic devices in your poem. Title, Stanza, Imagery, Line Breaks, Repetition. Dramatic use of line breaks drew us in and held us spellbound. We were with you in that moment.

John Fleming January 7, 2015 at 12:43 PM A powerful piece of prose, David! Very well done!! :) john.

Verlena S. Walker January 4, 2015 at 6:08 PM David, every moment is worth knowing... Beautifully written... Verlena

Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 8:45 AM It is interesting how with art you experience it differently based on state of mind. This has a celebratory feel for me today. I feel lifted by your spirit! David Meade January 4, 2015 at 10:58 AM Thank-you friend -- I have experienced that same feeling. His death was both sad and positive. We were able to talk about it and grieve together . . . and now I will live with the joy of knowing him -- sharing his positive spirit. May your spirit always be lifted in dark days.

Eve Roper January 3, 2015 at 11:05 AM David, it is so hard to say good-by. And our children do make life so easy for us. 7 and a fav.

Maurice Yvonne January 2, 2015 at 10:52 AM An important write. A Fav. A tear. A toast. All the best, 2015 is here. Our lives are an occasion, and we? We must rise to it. David Meade January 2, 2015 at 5:16 PM Thank-you my dear friend -- here's to a great 2015, may we be ready to face boldly all challenges.

Connie Marcum Wong January 1, 2015 at 4:06 PM Your poem really spoke to me David. My nephew just passed Dec. 30th with his young wife holding his hand. He had cancer and was only 41, fought valiantly with chemo, but it was not to be. Your beautiful poem will help others as it has helped me. Mahalo, Connie #7 David Meade January 2, 2015 at 5:18 PM Thank-you dear Connie, death at such a young age . . . as I know from your writings -- in every death there is life. Pura Vida

M. L. Kiser December 31, 2014 at 4:04 PM Life does bring such moments. Happy new year.

Tim Smith December 31, 2014 at 1:18 PM David....wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year..... Tim

Carol Eastman December 31, 2014 at 11:11 AM May you always live with a kind and open heart in the New Year. Happy New Year from the Eastman's... and Dragon of course.

Leon Enriquez December 31, 2014 at 7:59 AM Dear David: Thank you for the support my friend. Here's wishing you and your loved ones A Happy New Year filled with peace, joy and love. All my best wishes on the last day of 2014, Leon.

Nette Onclaud December 30, 2014 at 2:41 PM inspired by this devotional, david... so timely for the new year's symbol of being in the momet!.. enjoy the holiday...huggs

Harry Horsman December 30, 2014 at 11:17 AM extreme sensitivity here David, you do it so well...happy new year..

Paul Callus December 30, 2014 at 10:16 AM This is an excellent take on the moment topic, David. I can relate to it, have assisted relatives and friends during their last moments; you go along with them on the final trip, but then when all is said and done, you snap back into reality...life goes on. #7 // paul

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