Best Blink Of An Eye Poems
Sitting on the window sill with the wind in my hair
I gaze up into the stars, pondering the great unknown.
Thinking back of that night, when I heard your first cry
tears of joy filled my heart as we carried you home.
Nervous and excited, a mother I had just become,
you were my angel, my being, my son.
You were all that I dreamt of, from my lungs, pure breath.
In the cradle I rocked you, before going to bed.
With gurgles and babbles you have filled up our lives.
With first footsteps, first mouthfuls, with sweet little rhymes
With first schooldays, first friendships, first free little moves,
Like doing your homework, and tying your own shoes
We followed your shadow from a distance not far,
giving you your wings, yet knowing where you are
The time has passed by, in a blink of an eye,
Soon you'll be leaving, making this mother cry.
Co-written by Charmaine Chircop & Tim Smith
October 18, 2014
Never having been in need for much for life has always been pretty good
The whole family had kept in touch just like true families should
And the job was great so the family was also doing very well
Seemed to have a pretty clean slate from what everyone could tell
Vacation every year and a brand new car in that big driveway
It all seemed pretty clear that that’s the way things would stay
But in a blink of an eye it had come crashing down all about
Now asking why as his whole body became filled with doubt
He hadn’t prayed in so long, there was never any need to
Always having been so strong this feeling was so new
But kneeling down on those knees such big tears began to flow
Offering up desperate plea’s, finding feelings one could never know
That was four years ago today and things have never been the same
That moment he began to pray in calling out Jesus‘s Name
His daughter survived the accident and regular life has returned
Whatever was truly meant it was Gracious in what was learned
'in the blink of an eye"
the camera lense inside my eye decided to take flight
upon an adventurous love affair intending to ignite
while in the midst of viewing landscapes beautiful symmetry
capturing on eternal film every earthly mystery.
in Rome , the Trevi Fountain intoxicates by bell
enticing fond admirers to cast coins in wishing well
while gondolas in Venice charm romantic lovers ride
upon blue azure waterways where gentle breezes abide.
feeling incredible power of Mount Vesuvious volcano
inhaling cathedral windows in Padua with classic staino
motor boat sking on white crested waves of the Amalfi Coast
treasured sights of Italy, to tourists, plays great host.
my lense kidnaps a winery in Tuscany's grape vineyard
absorbing growing vines of fruit in softly blowing windward
toasting wine is an Italian custom of friendly greeting
ingesting sights so breathtaking invigorates heart beating.
journeying to Positano Harbor for cool boat races
snapping photos vigrously as challengers heighten their paces
a lovely paradise exists on Florence steamy sandy beach
as twilight horizon canopy glows as pretty as ripe peach.
in the blink of an eye the mind hides memories of travel
forever encased inside the lense protected from unravel
a treasure chest of cherished moments envisioned with deep sigh
a fabulous adventure preserved within the blink of an eye.
*For SandyIvy's Viewing Life Through Camera Lenses Contest.
*Nov. 13, 2012.
Beneath the low muffles
Pedestrians shuffle
An average city day
Of hustle and bustle
A lovely days stroll
With no place to go
Still the worlds moving fast
But I'll remain slow
Because theres no movement
Unless I stand still
To give my heart a chance
To understand what it feels
The brilliance of designs
Engineered by our minds
And yet we lack passion
To save our own lives
Surveying the pavement
To the edge of concrete
When I became overwhelmed
By this vision I'd seen
It was for a brief moment
Yet I was surprised
When I saw her blue eyes
Staring back into mine
Butterflies came to life
It was love at first sight
Our approach became closer
And once again were her eyes
I felt a connection
Free from suggestions
Connected like dots
Lost in translation
But what I seen was a world
For this boy and that girl
Behind a white picket fence
And all this from a curb
Could she be the one
As the cat held my tongue
I brought the words to my lips
But my voice became numb
Them damn butterflies
They took me for a ride
I may be made of steel
But Im like butter inside
So without knowing her name
The light color changed
Then they all crossed the street
Moving on in their haste
She disappeared in a blur
Blending in with the world
And there I was standing
All alone on the curb
But with a smile I left
Without chance of regret
Or what if I spoke
The words my heart said
Still overjoyed with delight
It just wasn't our time
And she was gone from my life
In a blink of an eye
~ JJF ~
It really doesn't pay
To take life for granted every day
Because it can all be taken away
In the blink of an eye.
Life seems to just drift along
Like a never ending song
Until someone dear to you is gone
In the blink of an eye.
Time heals all wounds, they say
The pain will lessen every day
When someone you love is taken away
In the blink of an eye.
As time passes, less often you will cry
The pain dulls to a heavy sigh
As the years fly by
In the blink of an eye.
Life goes on day by day
Until one day you wake up and say
"The years have flown away"
In the blink of an eye.
Mum, I don't know how to say
I think about you every day
I can't believe how the years have flown away
In the blink of an eye!
In the blink of an eye; you appear... I look back;
In the blink of an eye, you are gone.
Like a piece in your game, you so carelessly play;
Knowing not, your not more than the pawn.
All your lies? Is it real? Is there life deep in there?
Is there truth in your life? There at all?
There you go - running fast; I glimpse back...
There you go; first you trip, then again start to fall.
Are you blind? Can't you see? Is your sight all but gone?
Did you lose all your cares long ago?
For your head? Can't it sleep? On the go must you be?
Why so blind, to what I know you know?
Yet you run; pushing on; Gaining speed as you go...
Selfish minds hinder your gift to see;
Look around...slow your pace; Take a breath - let it go...
Saddened truths? Yourself you hate to be.
Blink of an eye,
Buddha –
Achieved a state of perfect enlightenment
But this success carried,
Years of persistent determination
To look beyond the failures.
Blink of an eye,
Sprinter –
Upshots a sensational Victory
But this winning carried,
Months of sustained spiritedness
To look beyond the loneliness.
Blink of an eye,
Carnivorous plant –
Digests the insects with complete gratification
But this consummation carried,
Days of longanimity and diligence
To look beyond the mundaneness.
Blink of an eye,
Bird of Jove –
Hunts its prey with absolute precision
But this attainment carried,
Hours of penetrating observance
To look beyond the distractions.
(For my twin granddaughters)
In pursuit of life’s perfect dance
Never sombre was your welcome
Tender kiss when leaving at night,
Countless memories; come to light.
Many heady dreams made joyous
In pursuit of life’s perfect dance
With laughing eyes and gambol curls,
This: the golden dawn for my girls.
So soon the seasons in cycle
The distance between us enhance
In pursuit of life’s perfect dance,
Oh a moment; your face to glance.
I’ve seen your loving tenderness
In happy feet given the chance
Gliding across flamboyant stage,
In pursuit of life’s perfect dance!
© Harry J Horsman 2011
Our lives are so short
Like a fly we’re caught
In a web unable to get free;
We hurry here and there
Seems there’s no time to spare
In this maelstrom of misery.
Like a half-remembered dream
Or summer mist on a stream
Our days too soon melt away.
We keep on rushing around
Feet hardly touching the ground
The rule of the clock we obey.
Too often can our days
Be cut short in many ways
That we’re left in utter despair.
So treasure each day as you can
For, so short is your life-span;
None can love you when you’re not there.
I may not know what it's like to have a child,
A miracle that makes the 9 months worth while.
I dont know if i can, But would like to have one someday,
That doesn't stop me from loving them all anyway.
They start off young and thats alright,
Best be careful.... They'll be grown in a blink of an eye.
Do your best to be apart of their lives, now and later on,
you dont want to look back and regret what should have been done.
I'm not telling you how to be a parent, oh no,
just a tip, though I would be the happiest in the world if I could have one of my own.
Starting to doubt that i'm able to, i dont know, Just tell them you love them and ask about their day,
Yes, i know it sounds cleche'
But you never know what could happen tonight,
Be there with what you can even a call... you ask "why?"
Cuz life is short and their grown,
with children of their own...
in a blink of an eye.
( THE BLINK OF AN EYE )
With the wink of a flirty eye
And a toss of your silken hair
I know you will be by my side
I`ll give you my love to share
You return my playful wink
I see the sparkle shine through
I know I will be spending
My forever only with you
In the shadow of time
I give my love without hesitation
Carry me on wings of white that blind
Lead me to my destination
Follow me into the sky
On wings of love we'll soar
I'll take you to that sacred place
Where we will part no more
Let us gaze upon the world
Reflecting the moonlight in our eyes
Feel the wonderment unfurl
In the sunlight of our lives
Our love is like a rainbow
After stormy clouds depart
A splash of color on gray skies
To rain upon my heart
I'll ride the lightning for you my love
Electricity pouring from my soul
Can you feel what I am capable of
For eternity it is you I will hold
Thunder pounding in my heart
As your love lays hold on me
A burning passion now ignites
This flame in you I see
They'll read of our lives in storybooks
Of how two hearts beat as one
Forever showing how true love should be
Burning as steady as the sun
In the blink of an eye
In the space between
One breath and then another
We go from love to hate
And back again.
Our love is like a roller coaster
Soaring high into the heavens
Then crashing back to earth
In a flash of hate and regret
Leaving us both dazed and confused.
Such is the thin line
Between love and hate.
It happened late one night-
Just after twilight--
In the blink of an eye.
She found him lying there--
His eyes open, his white, white hair-
He was a rapist cut down--in the blink of an eye.
The dog was growling and mean,
Worse then any she'd ever seen--
But he ran away Fast--in the blink of an eye.
Things just seemed to happen that way-
"Guess I'm just lucky", she'd say--
But angels appeared-unknown to her--in the blink of an eye.
Just a bit of dreaming.
Oh how love unfurls..
how it then gives boundlessly.
Taken instantly.
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
In the blink of an eye
So many things can happen
You can have
Your life turned upside down
All you had as granted
Simply gone forever
In the blink of an eye
You can find
All your dreams gone
You can lose your ground
And feel you lost your foot
In the blink of an eye
A new life can be born
A new chance can be given
A new love can be found
In the blink of an eye
A new dream can appear
A new chance at happiness
A new goal to fulfill
In the blink of an eye
You can take a deep breath
You can let yourself be
You can give it all your best
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March 10th, 2017