This Moment

This moment
like dank cellar air
is motionless
except to pass the senses
as saturated air
rolls over skin
as lungs draw in odour
rich in permanence
the soundscape is silenced
save
the pulsing from within

this moment is forever
forever
motionless

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 9/10/2020 6:28:00 AM
Howdy Maureen. I went fishing and found this one. I can't say "a happy read" for there seems to be something foreboding, but your wording certainly captures the moment. Thanks
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Date: 3/29/2017 12:51:00 PM
Hello Maureen. This is an entry that should be read out loud with emphasis. I found this original. Well done
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Date: 3/29/2017 2:25:00 PM
Thank you Lisa, that is an exceedingly rich compliment :) thank you so kindly for your visit! xomo
Date: 3/21/2017 1:18:00 PM
love this! can be interpreted in so many ways. great job
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Date: 2/20/2017 11:55:00 AM
A little cryptic, a little mysterious, rich in inducing wonder. Indeed, an interesting moment. John
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Date: 2/19/2017 2:59:00 PM
- Nothing evokes our emotions better than our senses, Maureen - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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