Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

One Moment In Time

A Moment in Time

A moment in time…
Like no other -
No twin or triplet –
Sharing the split second
In eternity’s space
As minutes chase
Perpetual movement of earth -
A meeting of fleeting glances
Momentary held in eyes of seekers
A possibility – opportunities
Running by on flashing silver sandals
Waving
Throwing kisses of solutions revealed -
Another layer of life unpeeled 
In blinding clarity
Never replayed;
No flat footed response for the note
Not repeated;
Though time may bear sharp teeth
Like instances cascading torrents
Moves on into anonymity
When purest understanding smiles 
In a breath
 A sigh
  A sneeze
   A glimpse
Touching creation’s destiny in a wink,
Grabbing onto golden rings -
Choosing one momentary diamond
 Refracted by the magic of the miracle gift –
One moment in time –
 An epic told only once.

7/27/20
Based on Whitney Houston’s song - One Moment in Time

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Greg Gaul August 5, 2020 at 6:51 PM Congratulations on this placement Sam. Once again your musical skills take center stage with this fine verse. Well done. Sam Kauffman August 5, 2020 at 9:28 PM I guess I can't hide it. Thank you so much Greg. The music just keeps appearing. Thank you for your continued encouragement. Hope all is well.

Brenda Chiri August 5, 2020 at 5:09 PM This was amazing! Loved it and congrats on your win!:) Sam Kauffman August 5, 2020 at 9:32 PM Thank you Brenda. So grateful for your contratulations and your visit. This song really inspired me. hugs....

John Watt August 5, 2020 at 4:29 PM Back again, back again, jiggedy jig. Congratulations on your obviously well-loved and well-deserving poem, Sam! A double play to end the inning, the crowd goes wild! Sam Kauffman August 5, 2020 at 9:56 PM Thank you dear friend! Sometimes you get to hit for the cycle and get high fives at home plate from team mates! Always loved that song. Blessings! I see your average has been on the rise!

L. J. Carber August 5, 2020 at 9:46 AM I like this--would have placed it higher--cool closing line--congrats, Sam Sam Kauffman August 5, 2020 at 9:36 PM Hi LJ! Thank you. I really am humbled. The song just about wrote the poem. So happy you liked that line! Me too! Hope you are well. Blessings!

John Watt August 4, 2020 at 10:18 PM Back to congratulate my good friend for "Touching creation’s destiny in a wink". Lovely writing. I agree with our friend Aditi, you are a gifted poet. Always nice to see your gift acknowledged. Sam Kauffman August 5, 2020 at 9:40 PM John, what can I say - can you see me blusing? I am so blessed to be blessed by this community of talented and dedicated poets. I have learned so much - it has been a good spring training with dear friends! Blessings!

Aditi Mishra August 4, 2020 at 12:54 PM You write with such depth and grace that beautiful emotions and soothing moments flow naturally from your pen Sam. You are a gifted poet. Congratulations on your win! :) Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 8:34 PM Aditi, I am truly humbled by your words and message. Thank you for your congratulations. We are so blessed to be able to learn from each other here on the soup. I pray that I am using whatever gift I have wisely. Grateful, my friend. Sending you love and blessings.

John Lawless August 4, 2020 at 5:46 AM ..."an epic told only once"....great line and a concise description of a moment. Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 8:29 PM Thank you John not only for your feeback, but your placement of this poem and for sponsoring this contest. It was a wonderful theme and allowed me to showcase one of my personal theme songs! All the best!

Mark Koplin July 28, 2020 at 2:48 PM Very nice job Sam! Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 8:26 PM Thank you Mark! So appreciative of your message.

John Watt July 27, 2020 at 6:36 PM "Though time may bear sharp teeth", don't I know that too well... excellent writing Sam, on a lovely song, and a philosophically contemplative subject. Love all your time references (moment/fleeting/instances) and your underscoring that each moment is a totally unique experience. Many blessings, friend ~ John Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 8:25 PM I think I still bear the marks of those choppers! Thank you my friend! As I mentioned to Jan, this is a theme song for me - especially when I was starting the music ministry. Thank you for your always perceptive feedback! Blessings!

Jan Allison July 27, 2020 at 1:53 PM You have penned a beautiful re write of Whitney's epic song:-) hugs Jan xx Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 8:20 PM Thank you my friend. I love this song. It inspires me when I think about creating something new - one mement in time. Take care!