defining moment

"the one"

defining moment

 

it’s rare to see another’s life from

beginning to end...

from start to finish

 

sometimes the paths of two people

cross for a moment

or two

...a chance meeting...

an insincere “hello”

or “goodbye”

and we are gone

like a ship in the fog...

 

then there are those that

stop us in our tracks

make us mouth a silent “WOW”

...enthralled...

our interest and love

captivated in an instant

a connection made...

two lives destined

to touch and adhere...

to become entwined

hopelessly...

rapturously...

for whatever time

we have to give...

 

at that moment

we love what you are

at that moment...

what life has made you...

the end product of your pain and joy...

your loves and friendships...

your successes and failures...

your adaptations ...

a series of random

left and right turns

that brought us together

at that moment...

 

we circle around each other

caught in each other’s gravity

wondering...

what were the pressures

that formed this beautiful jewel...?

glimmering...sparkling...

spellbound by

this scintillating soul we see ...

we reach to make it

...ours...

 

Reviews

[Ladysue]

defining moments...i like that title and captured it with such finesse...great piece...

[Greg Skura]

This is so eloquent and graceful! I was encompassed by it's wonderful wise words so beautifully put together I am in Awe!

[Buddhistboy73]

Beautifully written, uplifting piece of writing. Loved the way it flows, and the final stanza is just excellent. "What were the pressures that formed this beautiful jewel?"...my favourite line. Ok, so I'm not much of a critic when it comes to style and format, but this moved me, and in my book that counts.
Very hopeful message...:)

[Bubo]

We do indeed met many people in this lifetime, and some come and go.......some come and stay, some just change your life, and bring beauty and joy, this was a very heartfelt poem, full of all the opportunities and love to come, and so bright and warm we wish to hold it, beautiful!

[FlawedByDesign]

I don't think you set out to write this in hopes to convey emotion and feeling, as much as a message (that's my opinion anyway). As such, the message comes through loud and clear; there seem to be things going on behind the scenes to make such "defining moments" happen. You can call it whatever you want, but I think that there's something more than just "random encounters".

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

A WOW..for the last two paras..you summed up the feeling of getting completely lost and absorbed in your loved one,why are we so compelled indeed..to know that one person so very thoroughly that a time should come when we feel one with him or her..perhaps that is why we are here .. one day..just like that meet and know that other half of our heart that was lost somewhere in the milling crowd..
I like how romantic and all encompassing are your words.