There is a Moment

A poetic look at our choices in time

There is a Moment

There is a moment when …..

one path to the future opens and another closes

There is a pause when …..

we may tremble in rapture

There is a word that .....

restores  or should remain unsaid

There is an action …..

that can delight or can crush hope

There is an intake of breath ….

before the consequences unravel

There is time ….

but it is not boundless

There is a dream ….

which binds what is inside to what is outwith

There is love ….

but it must be nurtured

There is a touch ….

that can bring healing

There’s tomorrow ….

there is always tomorrow!

There is a breath ….

and one day it will be our last!

 

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Good morning,
It has been awhile since I have read any of your work... I came across your writing this morning and ! am so glad I did.
The words express possibilities..how in every minute things can change..
I really enjoyed the read.
Lisa, now in Spain

[alanwgraham]

Many thanks Lisa. Our last holiday was in the south of Spain just as covid was starting. We had a great time. This kind of structured poem seems to suit me.
Hope you enjoy your time in Spain
All the best,
Alan

[X]

I just reread this poem-- didn't realize I commented on it before...I wanted to write the same thing again...I love this poem Alan :)

[alanwgraham]

I do that as well Kira. Not always possible but living in the moment seems to be a good way to live.
All the best from beautiful Scotland.
Alan

[Savannah Giovanna]

This is beautifully written!! The form is lovely and I could imagine each moment you described. Excellent.

[alanwgraham]

Belated thanks Savannah for your kind words. It is good to savour each moment!
All the best,
Alan

[Ankita Dwivedi]

How wisely and beautifully you have stated the truths of life ..i too, write quite in a simple language .'.there is a word that should remain unsaid.'Well - written , sir.
Love, Ankita

[alanwgraham]

Thank you Ankita for your kind words.
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Your muse has certainly wandered Alan. So different from you, so insightful and beautifully penned. A profound piece of writing I will remember for a long time. Well done my friend. My favourite of all your writes.

Chris

[Neville]

..... you have just penned a most beautiful bit o literature in the form of a poem .. tis a series of universal truths to be sure.. I may just have to keep a copy as a reminder, if you dont mind..

[Betty Hermelee]

I guess the Title gives this away, at least for me. Moments are short; so many kinds of moments..words, action, love, touch, breathe, dream, tomorrow...like you are listing these moments, leaving the reader to thoughtfully expand upon them...this is an amazing way to show these small but important chapters in life.
Excellent! Always, Betty

[Rick Puetter]

Very, very nice. And very insightful. I especially like the first stanza because it really is a summary of everything that follows. What follows are the reasons for the next few stanzas and why one path opens and another closes. And after that you portray the human consequences and truths.

Rick

[alanwgraham]

Thanks Rick. I'm getting my mojo back somewhat now after a spell of coviditis. I have about 4 story ideas cooking but still not sure if they will be half boiled! Wish me luck.
All the best,
Alan

[Rick Puetter]

Best of luck on the writing and stay well.

[X]

There is so much wisdom in those lines that will last even after the last breath is taken! Each stanza is to be savored again and again. I love it!
--Kira

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Alan... Life is not measured by the breaths we take...
but by the moments that take our breath away (author unknown).
Love all your poem pens... especially,
"there is a touch that can bring healing". gently, Pat

[alanwgraham]

Many thanks for your lovely words Pat. I suppose life is full of opposites and often it is for us to choose.
I hope you are keeping safe.
Alan

[barleygirl]

This might be the most nuanced writing I've seen from you . . . usually you are straightforward & literal, as I usually am, too. I love how this piece goes along planting possibilities, hinting at things, but not really explaining or expanding on anything. I see a trajectory to the points you're posing, as if going from "micro" (a moment in time) to "macro" (lifelong aspects). All in all, the title defines the message as being that things can turn on a dime in the most unexpected ways (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[alanwgraham]

How kind of you Margie! I had sketched this idea in a notebook ages ago and when I came across it thoughts it was worth finishing. I suddenly realised that it is reminiscent of a famous chapter in ecclesiastes that is often read at funerals - For every thing there is a season ......
Is there anything new under the sun!
I hope you are able to keep safe. I think Trump's days are numbered.
All the best.
Alan

[barleygirl]

Trying to not focus on upcoming election. This country has gone hog wild with strife! I hardly ever tune in anymore!