In a Moment Gone

In a Moment Gone

 

Far better

To be

For a moment

Than never

To be

For eternity

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

such simple words that show a complicated message so nicely.
it's like it is better to have love and lost than to never have loved at all.
just to be a moment for a moment...as poets we are in our moment now.
and what is left...is left for eternity...once we are gone.
j.

[Neville]

it seems you read right through me.. and for that, I am so very grateful jacob... cheers sir..
read moreit seems you read right through me.. and for that, I am so very grateful jacob... cheers sir..
N.

[Cherrie Palmer]

So, often people can forget life is a gift

[Neville]

and way too many do, don't they just .. thank you Cherrie :)

[Tom]

I appreciate the brevity, and I think this kind of short verse is extremely palatable on social media platforms. The condensed and immediacy of the lines is very effective.

Not to be all flattery about form though, I do feel 'to he's is a bit vague to be impactful. This is half a hamlet quote, but I don't feel we're talking about shuffleing off that mortal coil!

Either way, I enjoyed your poem, and I'll be reading more in future!

[Neville]

........ Cheers Tom

[Papaya]

A good example of counting your blessings.

[Neville]

.. absolutely Ana .. it usually only takes me a couple of moments these days :)

[Papaya]

Well at least they are there, right? :)

[Neville]

... of course they are, maybe :)

[Lorry]

Ah, so wise you are Nev. I am too, but with me it's all why's.
I am also fluent in whats and huh's.

[Neville]

... You shall all whys be wise Loz :) Oh' n bless ya 2..

[Robert Trakofler]

I try to "be" as much as possible my dear friend! between betwixt behind and beholden:) as always a clever bit of brevity my bemused brother

[Neville]

... ta Robert and truly :)

[Chris Shaw]

Read again after a year. A simple statement with much depth. Those moments are important, they are part of the whole tapestry. Once they have been lived, you can't unlive them. They are with us forever. Good morning Neville. Brggh, it's a bit chilly in these parts.

Chris

[Neville]

You should try wearing a dressing gown Chris ... thank you for your second perusal of these words and subsequent message, as always appreciated ..
tis nippy here too :)

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Long John's Neville. That's yer answer. That's all I'm gonna say :)

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

An eternity of non-existence awaits us anyway. So it makes sense to make the most of it now. With all senses full on. Nice poem says I

[Neville]

I do try my absolute damndest ... cheers n all that jazz .. much appreciated too Dhara_Ditzy Kat :)

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Cheers dear Neville! All lovely wishes to you!

[Neville]

... sentiment well n truly reciprocated Dhara :)

[AJNJ]

Sometimes I wish I was never born and didn't have to go through the grind. This poem is very reassuring. We are here for all the right reasons. Well stated sir!

[Neville]

Thanks AJ you just made me feel so much better already ..

[AJNJ]

I felt better, reading it too.
You're most welcome dear friend.

[Neville]

Bless ya AJ .. has your muse caught up with you yet?

[AJNJ]

......still in the doldrums.....😟....she's taking a long break I see....

[Neville]

... it happens all the time, dont it just .. :(

[AJNJ]

More so now...as I and my muse were used to traveling a lot...

[Neville]

you can beat an egg, but ya just cant beat travelling to give ya inspiration ...

[AJNJ]

Indeed sir....its the best....and now the wings are clipped...

[Neville]

only for the time being tho :)

[AJNJ]

hopefully....🤗

[Coyote Poetry]

Great wisdom shared in the poetry my friend. I agree. We must enjoy the good moments, we don't have many. I enjoyed these words and thank you Neville for sharing your wonderful and worthwhile thoughts.
Coyote

[Neville]

you are so very kind John and always welcome and appreciated, much respect, Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure to read your work.

[Neville]

thanks again

[kentuck14]

Life is short. What a revelation?! Right?! I minored in profundities, while majoring in banalities. Nev, as I read your poem I was reminded that I might have never been . . . and then what can I possibly say about this poem!? Life is a string of moments hung together with A GOSSAMER THREAD. I'll enter eternity with a brand-new chain of events waiting for me. The best of both worlds, I say!
Tom

[Neville]

Many thanks indeed for checking in and checking out these words my friend... cheers