Observing Life's Little Moments

Sitting here at the town square
watching people going around here
a girl feeding pigeons with bread
how these birds love eating so very dear

Another old lady drinking coffee
on a seat nearby in the sun
at the centre of the square steps
the water sprinkler sprays just for fun

Flashing lights flash on the main street
there nearby there's the police and ambulance
racing by going to some emergency
thankfully we have them even a glance

Lovely trees surround the square
so colourful as the sun shines through
even the breeze waves its effect
now the sun's warmer on our face so true

This is spring anticipating summer
bring it on whatever its number!

(Just some thoughts sitting at the town square in Southport, England a few weeks ago while enjoying a short break there.)
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Date: 7/28/2022 2:52:00 PM
The Very Best things in life...are totally free! "...He prepares a table before us..." over-flowing with Blessings that cannot be bought. Thank you for sharing your Wonderful moment...at His Table! luv~
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 7/28/2022 6:39:00 PM
Thanks Joyce, Glad you enjoyed this piece and we rejoice together on how the Lord spreads a table before us in all our livrs. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 6/6/2022 10:05:00 AM
Precious moments such as these, are blessings wrapped in a bow. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart and I am drifting in life's simplicity. This is beautiful in every way. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/6/2022 10:33:00 AM
Thanks Brandy, So glad you enjoyed this one and found it as blessings wrapped in a bow. Also pleased that it brought a smile to your heart too. Blessings and hugs,Gordon
Date: 6/4/2022 3:41:00 AM
“Spring anticipating summer.” Great line, Gordon! Observations of a people watcher makes interesting poetry.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/4/2022 4:56:00 AM
Thanks Jenna, Glad you enjoyed this one and pleased you found the line impressive. Have a great day as it's beautiful and sunny over here. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 6/3/2022 5:32:00 PM
Very nice. People watching, pondering and spending time in nature.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/4/2022 12:43:00 AM
Thanks again Kim, Glad you thought it was a very nice piece, Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
Date: 6/2/2022 2:19:00 PM
Yes! I think I notice the same things when I am sitting by our city park. For me it proves how outstanding the “common” is, which, I think, is your excellent point. I observe you show a wonderful natural flow picking your words and composing you lines. Thomas Merton made a point of calling poetscomposers
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/2/2022 6:06:00 PM
Thanks Sally, Glad you enjoyed this piece and thought the natural flow was my excellent point. Take care always, Gordon
Date: 6/1/2022 3:50:00 AM
Your poem takes me there to your town square--excellent details bring forth the images. Enjoyed your observations and thoughts, Gordon.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/1/2022 4:01:00 AM
Thanks Vijay, Glad you enjoyed this one it's not my town square but it's in Southport on the English northwest coast where we spent a few sunny days a few weeks ago. Blessings, Gordon
Date: 5/31/2022 9:15:00 PM
The medley of scenes around are fascinating ! Beautiful glimpses of life.... ! Thanks Gordon for sharing these interesting snap shots of life. Stay Blessed dear friend !
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/1/2022 12:58:00 AM
THanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this one and trust all is well with you. Blessings always, Gordon
Date: 5/31/2022 9:42:00 AM
Hi Gordon, Watching life’s little moments can be such an amazing thing. Thanks for the reminder. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/31/2022 9:56:00 AM
Thanks Alexis, Glad you enjoyed this piece and it was a good reminder for you. Blessings always,Gordon
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