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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

Date: 8/5/2020 6:51:00 PM

Congratulations on this placement Sam. Once again your musical skills take center stage with this fine verse. Well done.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/5/2020 9:28:00 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

Date: 8/5/2020 5:09:00 PM

This was amazing! Loved it and congrats on your win!:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/5/2020 9:32:00 PM

Thank you Brenda. So grateful for your contratulations and your visit. This song really inspired me. hugs....

John Watt

Date: 8/5/2020 4:29:00 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
Date: 8/5/2020 9:56:00 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

Date: 8/5/2020 9:46:00 AM

I like this--would have placed it higher--cool closing line--congrats, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/5/2020 9:36:00 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

Date: 8/4/2020 10:18:00 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
Date: 8/5/2020 9:40:00 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

Date: 8/4/2020 12:54:00 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
Date: 8/4/2020 8:34:00 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

Date: 8/4/2020 5:46:00 AM

..."an epic told only once"....great line and a concise description of a moment.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/4/2020 8:29:00 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

Date: 7/28/2020 2:48:00 PM

Very nice job Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/4/2020 8:26:00 PM

Thank you Mark! So appreciative of your message.

John Watt

Date: 7/27/2020 6:36:00 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
Date: 8/4/2020 8:25:00 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

Date: 7/27/2020 1:53:00 PM

You have penned a beautiful re write of Whitney's epic song:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/4/2020 8:20:00 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!