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Wow Moments

I get it now…

it’s not about
momentous events

it’s about
memorable moments

moments that 
take your breath away

being in the moment
with your whole being

being at one
with the universe

wherever
that may be



AP: 3rd place 2021

Submitted on June 28, 2019 for contest BEST FREE VERSE 2019 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON  -  RANKED 4TH

and on January 16, 2019 for CONTEST NO.543 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

November 6, 2018 Poem of the Day

Originally posted on November 4, 2018

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Pratap Roy Date: 2/3/2020 3:43:00 AM Very well written. Message nicely penned. God bless you. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/3/2020 10:59:00 AM Thank you, Pratap. Much appreciated.

Edward Ibeh Date: 6/30/2019 7:03:00 AM I echo your sentiments on this amazing write, Line:-) Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/30/2019 7:06:00 AM Thank you very much, Edward.

Brenda Chiri Date: 6/29/2019 8:14:00 PM Congrats Line loved it! Congrats on your placement!;) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/29/2019 10:24:00 PM Thank you so much, Brenda. Most appreciated.

John Hamilton Date: 6/29/2019 7:56:00 PM I noticed too late this was from last year, anyway nice write! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/29/2019 10:26:00 PM OMG - I am so sorry !!! It didn't feel that old !!! Thank you so much for letting this one slip, I promise to be more careful next time!

Frances Schiavina Date: 1/15/2019 12:10:00 PM That's deep wisdom! Congratulations on expressing it so well. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/15/2019 7:29:00 PM Thank you so well, Frances.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/5/2018 8:12:00 PM Hello Line, yes that is what it is. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/5/2018 11:39:00 PM Thanks for your visit, Darlene.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 11/30/2018 8:10:00 PM Let me take a moment and tell you how wonderful this poem is! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/30/2018 10:45:00 PM Thank you so much, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Charlie Knowlton Date: 11/27/2018 12:22:00 PM This poem deserves a V-8…With plenty of profound juice which I enjoyed sipping. Good one Line. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/30/2018 10:47:00 PM Thank you so much for your uplifting boost, Charlie.

Jan Allison Date: 11/25/2018 4:07:00 PM such profound lines - belated congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/25/2018 4:50:00 PM Thank you so much, Jan. Most appreciated.

P.S. Awtry Date: 11/23/2018 7:54:00 PM Line, I’ve just reread this. I’ve already commented on this poem. Perhaps the true test of beauty is that it grows more lovely with closer examination. I especially love the contrast between “momentous events” and “memorable moments” a FAVe for me :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2018 8:46:00 PM Thank you so much, PS, for your most appreciated second visit and compliment... and for FAV'ing

Lisa Colvil Date: 11/20/2018 12:35:00 AM Love this Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/20/2018 6:50:00 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Lisa.

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 11/10/2018 1:23:00 PM Some great insight and good advice in this. Very meaningful, Line Congrats on POTD! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/10/2018 5:00:00 PM Thanks, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 11/7/2018 2:25:00 AM Such great originality Line, extremely good penning. Congrats on the POTD. Blessings, Gordon Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/10/2018 5:00:00 PM Thank you so much, Gordon. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 11/6/2018 7:50:00 PM Living Zen moments, real and living as they happen to absorb and experience. Well done Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 8:38:00 PM Absolutely, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Susan Ashley Date: 11/6/2018 5:14:00 PM Priceless moments expressed with beautiful artistry, Line. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 5:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Robert Lindley Date: 11/6/2018 3:24:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD poem my friend. The rush coming with such joyful moments is breathtakingly beautiful.. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 5:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Robert. Most appreciated.

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/6/2018 3:04:00 PM Well-put ---- all in the perception thereof (ala Shakespeare and modern psychological theory). Congrats on POTD! :) gw Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 5:21:00 PM LOL thanks, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Brandy Nicole Date: 11/6/2018 1:39:00 PM Yes, exactly!!! It is about those simple moments. A smile is shared, a kind word is spoken, at just the right moment. Memories are made, when beautiful moments touch. :) Congratulations Line, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 2:50:00 PM Yes. Thank you so much, Brandy, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Agnes Krampe Date: 11/6/2018 1:24:00 PM Congrats on your POTD, Line! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 2:54:00 PM Thanks, Agnes, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/6/2018 1:14:00 PM A perfect guide to live each day Line. Simply beautiful! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! : ) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 2:54:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie. Most appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/6/2018 11:12:00 AM - So true : "moments that take your breath away",Line :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 2:54:00 PM Thank you, Sunshine.

M. L. Kiser Date: 11/6/2018 10:39:00 AM Very zen; I love this. well penned. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 2:54:00 PM Thanks, ML. Most appreciated.

Joseph May Date: 11/6/2018 9:55:00 AM Congrats on POTD Line.. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 10:05:00 AM Thank you so much, Joseph. Most appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter Date: 11/6/2018 9:20:00 AM You're quite the philosopher! Congratulations. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 9:21:00 AM LOL thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Sunlite. I think age has a lot to do with it.

P.S. Awtry Date: 11/6/2018 9:00:00 AM Congratulations on this lovely POTD ! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/6/2018 9:21:00 AM Thank you, PS. Most appreciated.

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