Best Moments Poems

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  -...

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In endless moments waking

Alone she sits at twilight
to dream of shimmered lace
While staring at the moonlight
reflecting on her face

The winds of change are brewing
through evergreens they call
To question what she’s doing
believing in it all

Her heart begins to travel
with wishes sent a far
As boundaries unravel
to touch...

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Silent journey
I ride with you O Mother Earth
On the wings of time and space
I feel you cradle me in your arms
Lifting me high above you
To feel the kiss of your wind
..... and the warmth of your sun


A flicker of light and I am
Surfing the tips...

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Not sure what it is
about this land
that grabs you
but I was grabbed
long ago.

Trip ends today,
last night I stayed up late, 
sipping remaining whisky
as the red sun set 
neath hill's dark shoulders.

Crisp morning
up before six
lake like glass
rustle up the fire
and make coffee.

Rest of camp
sound asleep
so I...

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Cherry wood accents, glass entombed

precious moments captured, enshrined

antique curio cabinet, bring me back in time

that porcelain doll, great gram's pearl

painted piercing eyes still reflecting her love

thoughts of Mimi, now in heaven above

that vintage mantle clock, octagonal design

all the years sitting on Dad's desk,

can't remember the...

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I sit here alone on these jagged sea washed rocks

the seagulls squawk

picking at left over food scraps

left in the sand 

smells from the hot dog vendor up on the pier

fill the salty air

the brisk breeze blows softly like your warm breath in my hair

melting moments...

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I’ve never experienced hallelujah or come-to -Jesus moments
like I’m sure many religious folks do.
I’ve never spoken in tongues (nor would I want to).
I don’t believe I was ever moved much by the Holy Spirit in church
although I have been moved 
by stories of compassion told...

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"To The Moon And Back"

Once, in a blue moon, true love comes along 
Surpassing all limits...growing so strong...
That each beating heart breathes in, the same song. 

I found such a love...the night I met you...
The stars whispered to me, "This love is true!
For you, there...

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  Just a Little Scribble
     ~ Simply me ~

Sunday October 25th, 2020- Poem of the Week...

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(a romantic scribble)...

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I saw the moon beyond the mist
its glow this darkened sky, it kissed
Through branches of an old oak tree
as if it waited there for me

So as I gaze upon these skies
awaiting on the sun to rise
I’ll stand here as it’s coming soon
and spend these moments...

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Barren ground, (un)familiar shapes
From restless dreams I try to wake
A picture forms but cannot decide
How to assemble my truth and lies

Butterflies perch upon the lion's mane
I escape from its jaws just to go insane
Entering wagon wheels disguised as pens
Only to draw from sand, more REMs

Beyond...

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When I whirl as wind, 
unwavering ~
 surfing on 
watercolor wings 
of simmering seasons, 
 which flicker
 and fly through me, 
filtering my faults
with a wrinkled fantasy, 
I waltz whistling ~
in their whispering waves, 
where the lachrymal leaf 
of loneliness lulls me
to a lavender sanctuary...

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Receive
Listen
Be Still

Whispered words arriving on teardrops of the wind
They call to me
Embracing me so that I may exhale
For a moment in time

I look down to see the child woman curled up on my lap
Quietly dreaming
I stroke her sleep dampened hair and 
Caress her cheek gently...

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Stepping into the dance
Gently taking your hand in mine
Entering the realm of infinite possibilities
Where passion and desire breathe as one
An eternal hug
Enveloping our laughter and tears

Swaying slowly
Your breath tickling my ear
We are guided by our mirrored hearts
Open to the ancient whispers within
Arms open wide in...

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