Tethered To a Moment

Tethered to a Moment

A-ha flickers in the momentum of birthing inspiration
New love or grief or tantrums of the soul tether the nascent moment,
Tied onto remembrance in the thrust of a second split,
Swaddled in swooping formal obsidian curves -
Punctuated by specks dotting exhales –
In ebony lines of crushed lamp black –
Define a whisper in contours captured 
In structured pools of graphite toner
Bending eloquent articulation into elegance
And blinding revelations secured to real time
By boundaries of quill and ink
Protected from unrestrained madness outside the lines 
Teeming to fling the new birthed unexplored essence into crypts
Of unending oblivion where arches restrain full spectrum hues, 
Swallowed by the mischief of cyber chasms
Where guilty remnants shove blind mystery into
Unheard screaming abyss',
Preserved, 
Sheltered by boundaries inside the interval’s signature
Tethered to a moment

9-2-21
Title Chosen: Tethered to a Moment
Contest: This or That
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Canerdy Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 1:37 PM
Sam, a big CONGRATS on your top win with this vividly descriptive piece! Janice
Seeker Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 8:35 PM
Stretching stillness, the gap infinity, amazing how you express the invisible flicker of ineffable silence so eloquently! Congrats on your top win Sam!
Brul Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 4:32 PM
Brilliant piece...I love this line "In ebony lines of crushed lamp black –" Reading your poems always takes me to a new avenue, Sam...Congratulations on your top Win!!!
Ibeh Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 3:04 PM
Sam, this is just brilliant! You're a poet's poet. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!
Pandit Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 11:21 AM
Splendidly done, Sam. BIG congrats on your TOP win.
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 3:06 PM
Greetings Vijay! Thank you for your uplifting message and congratulations! The first place win was a delightful surprise. There were so many amazing entries I feel honored and blessed. Sending blessings your way.
Poet Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations on your top win, Sam. You have crafted with your talented pen an exquisite poem with profound thoughts and a creative story. Blessings and thanks for your comment on my page.
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 3:04 PM
Sending my gratitude to you Lasaad for your lovely message. Your visits are always a source of inspiration and give me a lift! "). Thank you. Always enjoy reading your poetry. Blessings!
Radhakrishna Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 9:37 AM
Sam Congrats on your top win with this magnificent poem! well done! Many great lines!!
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Thank you so much Krish. I did love this theme. I was honored to have a win among so many wonderful poems. Take good care. Sending blessings.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Tethered to a Moment" what a creative story/write. Have a blessed day...................
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 9:18 AM
Hi Paula! So glad your liked this piece. It was fun to write. I am deeply honored by its placement. There were so many wonderful, creative entries! Blessings my friend.
Alex Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Great Write. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Hi Chris! Thank you for your congratulations. So appreciate them. This was an amazing contest theme. It is an honor to have a win. Sending many blessings your way!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 6:50 AM
This is brilliant. I love it. Congrats and God bless you, Love, Gina
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Thank you so much Gina! I wasn't sure about this one but I loved the theme and thinking about how our inspirations are held in place by the moment of their birth. So glad you liked this one. Sending you autumn blessings of beauty and a hug sweet friend!
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