Sweet Surrender

Sweet Surrender

That which transports us to travel backwards in time

or the present moment that takes our breath away

a touch, a funny crooked smile, a scent that permeates

Our senses all respond on high intensity to acquiesce

that glint in a lovers eye that says they're consumed

cuddles and hugs from a child for no apparent reason

An old man that tells a war story and stops the heart

don't have to give it any forethought, your mind subscribes

the brain folds within itself and your eyes open in wonder

Incredible wafts of a delicious fresh baked cherry pie

a familiar lingering reminder of musk and coriander 

the sight of a Picasso or Monet in it's glorious splendor

The poetry that drifts and moves to another dimension

an old love song, a motion picture show or final tribute  

the bittersweet  memories infused in an old photo album 

That alluring come hither glint in your true love's eyes

a truth spoken to god, a self realization, a new attitude 

the mind surrenders to the beauty and awe on auto pilot

No buttons to push, no instructions to read, it just 'is'

pure unadulterated contentment and adoration

it could be for a sheer second or for a lifetime

Living in the moments that take your breath away

Ecstasy of real life daily living,

life's past history or fantasized  

a future's  promise in the soul

powerful forces and remembrances, 

It's

            all

                        in

                                  the

 sweetness

                         of

                                                         surrender....

Reviews

[KeeD]

the steps to living a wholesome life are placed at the bottom of this poem, I can't explain the word surrender..I never could. Giving up doesn't quiet do it justice.. but now I know the true meaning of the word.. through this poem.. I know now that no matter what curve balls life throws at us, if we surrender we're not calling quits we're just closing our eyes and swinging that bat..to send our troubles into oblivion. I feel so alive after reading this poem, so ecstatic to be me, be free, be reading this poem! Great imagery and flow.. the structure and presentation was perfect. Freida D: you write so awesome you should take up teaching a poetry class or set up a course on here.

[Frieda P]

Every time you responds with such wisdom I remember why I like you so much Kee...you're a lovely soul, and I'm glad we met here and we get to share our poetry. You'e a living doll my friend!

[Tamara (The Coy & Clear..]

God bless you, your good!
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a poem this much. *Snaps* to you :)

[Frieda P]

Wow Tamara, thanks so much for your visit and this sweet review. :-)

[victoria]

a collection moments wonderfully expressed, herein the soul grows...beautiful work.

[Frieda P]

Thanks victoria, I must have been in a good mood that day! ha

[quinfinn]

to surrender, i think, is to unconditionally accept something or someone with all of your senses. you have so aptly expounded on the concept here that it staggers the mind and stirs the soul. very nicely penned!

[Frieda P]

Well, I do like stirring your soul dear quin...

[KAOlmsted]

Ain't it just? This was such a delight to read...I loved every word. Thank you, Frieda, for posting this.

[Frieda P]

It's my pleasure when you read me kimmer.

[KAOlmsted]

...you feel me in your bones? ;-) It's my pleasure to read you.

[Frieda P]

ha always love ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Goodness Frieda, where is all this epicness coming from? You're running me out of superlatives :D

[Frieda P]

No problemo, just leave a blank check so. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

;)

[Frieda P]

I had to sell my soul to the devil but I got this and he cancelled out all of my speeding tickers so it was worth it! ;-)

[kublakhan27]

LOL Ah ;)

[Frieda P]

:-D see?

[kublakhan27]

Clearly as it can be seen ;D

[Frieda P]

STOP busting on me, you know all good things come to an end, and you're gonna jinx me!! ;-P

[kublakhan27]

Ah how can you not be inspired by my endless stream of witty interchanges? ;D

[Frieda P]

hahaha i'm working on it...it's called another day in parasdise! lol

[kublakhan27]

Haha I'm looking forward to it ;D

[TillingBuckle50]

I really love this. Brilliant. I feel wiser from reading it... lol

[Frieda P]

ha, that's a new one, so happy you feel that way! thanks for the great review , muchly appreciated ;-)

[Dan p]

Great poem! when we surrender we find peace with in.
It feels you were in a beautiful place when you wrote these words.

[Frieda P]

Yes, it happens occasionally. ;-)
Thanks so much.

[Ahmad Cox]

Surrendering to love is some times hard to do but ultimately where there is trust there is generally the ability to fall and completely surrender.

[Frieda P]

Shouldn't be that way, right? You would think love would be easy...thanks Ahmad.

[Tarry Franck]

Great poem :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Tarry :-)

[Dream Weaver]

Delightfully Delicious...I surrender!

[Frieda P]

ha ;-) where's the white flag?

[Dream Weaver]

Flapping in the breeze? ;)