One Brief Moment

In one brief moment
you saw me as I am
without a word spoken
palm open for my hand.

Nary a harp string plucked
silence graced the air
silhouettes became one
my heart I laid bare.

Candle wicks were unlit
full moon a distant past
my emerald eyes glowed
your love echoing back.

Fire  our skin to skin heat
scent unique unto us
not a flower in bloom
our souls we gave in trust.

In one brief moment
you saw me as I am
the memory of each breath
my bliss I'll always have.











03-28-2017
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Gifford Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This is truly a beautiful poem, Lynn. Enjoyed the read.
Inman Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 7:27 AM
It is a difficult thing to share with someone who you really are, and it is a lucky and hopefully very grateful person who gets to share this moment with you.
Noble Ayi Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 5:46 AM
Nice piece. You have done well. Keep it up.
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 3:22 PM
This poem still sounds as fresh and beautiful as when I first read it, Lynn...a pleasure to be reading it again! Warm regards // paul
Grace Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 8:44 AM
Wow Lynn, that was just breathtaking. I love this poem. :)
Raven Avatar
May 14, 2017 at 2:12 PM
Hi Lynn, love sings as your words flow down the page. Your "One Brief Moment" can shine for an eternity as one does read your words, as they softly enter the heart, stirring the emotions. The words that dreams are made of Lynn. In "One Brief Moment" you have touched the heart and soul. This one has to be a seven and a fave Lynn.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 2:25 PM
Hello Lynn, a 7 Nice to meet you.
Deo Avatar
April 21, 2017 at 10:25 AM
sevens. (I was tempted to use more numbers). Congrats for touching so many with this excellent write. Anil Deo
Nance Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Well said. Thank you for stopping by my writes, I'm not on her as often as I used to be, you made my day with your comments. You write beautifully I'm going to read a few while I am on ;)
Ricci Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 11:10 AM
Dear Lynn. Good Afternoon. This is gorgeous poetry and expression. Each line is smooth and flowing. The theme of love is timeless. The one brief moment can last a lifetime to keep one warm through life. Excellent poetry. Well done throughout.
White Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 3:50 AM
I LOVE beautiful love poems, and this is one Lynn. I always hope that once my loved one will see me in real life, he will REALLY see me, not just the outside me, but the whole of me. You worded that so well.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 12:46 AM
A gorgeous piece, you made my heart flutter.
Vinson Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Wow, Lynn, you really hit the spot here. A special, scary, necessary truth about part of what it is to be human. I wish everybody had the moment as you describe.
Wanter Avatar
April 5, 2017 at 9:46 AM
I just ran on to this beautiful poem. I would hope that "One brief moment," would be indelible.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 10:22 PM
Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment expressed with such passion. Ribbons of love flowing in the wind....7 ; )
Hagy Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Such a lovely and elegant piece Lynn!...such treasures in some brief moments! Aahh sweet memories you bring to my mind:)
Hamilton Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 9:55 PM
Very beautiful writing of fond memories, soo good! a7
Pinet Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 10:54 AM
Your work confronts life and love in its totality and comes up a winner, supplying beauty and a subtle wisdom that is gently distributed throughout. Emile. #7
Callus Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM
This is one unforgettable moment in time, Lynn...beautiful and romantic! Who needs words when the chemistry is so magical!! #7 ~ Regards // paul
Teagan Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 1:48 AM
Lynn, this is so beautiful and romantic! I think you express your feelings very well. Thank you for visiting me today, I really appreciated your sweet comment, and I'll enjoy reading more of your poems.
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 9:44 PM
so which door would you choose, sweetie?
Onclaud Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 2:40 PM
breathtaking, lyn.. i sigh as i read this beautiful poem, ohh..huggs
La France Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 9:03 PM
Lynn Marie your poem is lovely and so full of love~
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM
WOW, this is Gorgeous and romantic, sweetie. I LOVE it. FAVE
Smith Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 12:17 PM
So beautiful Lynn...cherish that moment...a fav
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