“The moment poised
The universe, breath held
And each tiny epiphenomenon
With a full dance card
A winsome smile
And a secret dream of consummation
After the ball
A moment poised
Echoing off down the ages
With a come hither eyelash
And little in mind but to shimmer without resolution
As the unspoken exclamation shifts
From “what a phenomenon!”
To “what a sensation!”
While with a flick of the wrist
And a slip of the lip
The magician in you melts away”
Hello dear friend. I loved your work today.
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Hello, Johnny. Thank you so much.
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I was glad to have found you today and you are welcome dear Audrey.
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This particular passage in my poem came to mind after reading a passage of yours:
“in this brief moment
my sigh
takes my breath away,”
and the way words can never do justice to our feelings.
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I wondered if those words may have been the trigger. I felt that, too. Kinda cool.
The down side for poets.
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No down side in “Peeling Potatoes” where the sensation one of peace and ecstasy rather an anguish. 🙂
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“The moment poised
The universe, breath held
And each tiny epiphenomenon
With a full dance card
A winsome smile
And a secret dream of consummation
After the ball
A moment poised
Echoing off down the ages
With a come hither eyelash
And little in mind but to shimmer without resolution
As the unspoken exclamation shifts
From “what a phenomenon!”
To “what a sensation!”
While with a flick of the wrist
And a slip of the lip
The magician in you melts away”
– Part of a longer poem (https://bennaga.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/peeling-potatoes/)
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Thank you for sharing your poetry here, Ben.
The reality of the feeling is felt. I’m headed over to read the rest of your poem.
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simple, but very real and meaningful. nice work
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Yes, it is simple, I agree with you. However, that’s normal around here. Thank you
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cool… guess ill have to read more
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“My sigh takes my breath away” What a lovely line in this beautiful poem, Audrey..
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A bit startling when it happens, Lauren. Happy you enjoyed that line. Thank you ♡
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That picture inspires thoughts of endings and beginnings (well, for me, it does). Beautiful words.
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A lovely way to view this picture, Dan. Can’t have one without the other, right? Thank you so much.
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But it’s a passion understood even if words fail. Quite a beautiful poem, Audrey.
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Yes, certain others relate to this feeling. Glad I had a glimpse of what I must feel like. Thank you, Shari
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Infatuation ! Such a beautiful feeling.
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The reasons behind the infatuation can be the smallest of details in a grand picture. One of the best feelings. Smiles
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The river and the rock question of life framed in poetry.
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For me, the lack of pastels or vibrant summer colors are not missed when viewing a setting like this, C. I see them already coming to life.
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The variations of beautiful are always on display for those who choose to see them.
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I rather depend on my ability to do so, C. Simple one, I am.
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Good way to be.
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Thank you for thinking so. ♡
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Excellent, Audrey.
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Thank you, John. I’m glad you think so.
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🙂
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Lots of longing here, my friend. Hope everything’s bright in your world soon!
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Tons of longing and yearning and wanting and wishing…geez, I should concentrate, probably. Thank you, Debbie.
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love this!
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Penny, thank you so..! 🙂
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