"And I wanna be in this moment
No one can take it from me
And I wanna stay in this moment
No one can take it away from me."
--IN THIS MOMENT*
LIFE: TWISTS AND TURNS
(ode to a moment)
ah, peace,
play simply,
enough...
for each moment
wherein i spend
my life.
this instant,
lived in grateful
attitude, love,
extends itself to
countless moments;
moments
of less stuff
--but enough.
as if each "now"
is one of
happiness.
it can be, yes?
most of mine are!
are yours?
NMW?
(No Matter What?)
every single
instant.
happy news
about a friend
came my way.
happily rested
in God's arms
i feel in
all moments
of yesterday
...and today
--steveroni
Over @ dVerse, Tony has us writing odes, in the shadow for Neruda---speak your mind, use your 2 cents, while you got it---doors open @ 3 pm EST.
* IN THIS MOMENT -
(ode to a moment)
ah, peace,
play simply,
enough...
for each moment
wherein i spend
my life.
this instant,
lived in grateful
attitude, love,
extends itself to
countless moments;
moments
of less stuff
--but enough.
as if each "now"
is one of
happiness.
it can be, yes?
most of mine are!
are yours?
NMW?
(No Matter What?)
every single
instant.
happy news
about a friend
came my way.
happily rested
in God's arms
i feel in
all moments
of yesterday
...and today
--steveroni
Over @ dVerse, Tony has us writing odes, in the shadow for Neruda---speak your mind, use your 2 cents, while you got it---doors open @ 3 pm EST.
* IN THIS MOMENT -
From the new record 'Blood',
Century Media 2012
glad you got good news on your friend...
ReplyDeleteam i always happy, no, there are times i am angry
or...you know, things get in the way of the joy
when i let them...smiles.
Well, I wrote "mostly" happy...but ya know this was fun, realizing it not in the exact spirit. I might get "hurt feelings"--my defect, if so! Have not gotten angry for 10-15 years. (I think YOU pretty "easy-going" also, Sir--grin!)
DeleteI really like the gentle feel of this, Steve, and I think the short lines ala Neruda (who took them from William Carlos Williams, I think) help to stop it from becoming too heavy, if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tony, and yes, I know what you mean!
ReplyDeleteSteve, I really like this poem so very much! I like the idea of each moment lived in grateful attitude. I try to do this as well. I think the older a person gets the more he or she appreciates the moments and is grateful for the moments of peace and happiness. I like your philosophy as well as your poetry!
ReplyDeleteAgree! As we age, minutes count! and the slightest events are miracles.
DeleteThanks Mary!
Very nice. I love the 2nd stanza.
ReplyDeleteWith Attitude of Gratitude, we cannot wander far from the road.
DeleteTHANKS!
Steve that pic is great as my eyes followed the trail upward in happy moments...
ReplyDeleteP&L my friend...two great words of wisdom...
Yup, I marveled at the engineering of that mountain drive in China (No, I haven't been there). Notice how the road has to cross itself under/over a bridge in order to complete the circular drive.
DeleteAnd yes...P&L!!!
Thank you for "getting it" Loredana D...
ReplyDeletecherishing the moments...life's twists and turns... taking them as they come with the knowledge we're in safe arms... that's a good thing... not always easy for me... but i'm learning...smiles
ReplyDelete..a learned behavior for me...it comes more easily now...lovely poem
ReplyDeleteA very nice a gentle walk - love it a great deal
ReplyDeleteGreat image Steve and the words say it all!
ReplyDeleteA lovely thought to reflect this morning - I feel gratitude for every moments lived & awakened ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday Steve ~
A great moment in the openness to meeting kindred spirits on the road.
ReplyDeleteOne of the happiest, most fulfilling moments in any life, Susan. Thanks!
DeleteThere are always surprises after the turns.
ReplyDeleteLet's get them!
Yup--what is around the corner--unknown--is always fascinating to anticipate--for me! Thanks, Rain'!!!
ReplyDeletelife's full of twists and turns..sure.. full of surprises always.
ReplyDeletewe keep goin :)
Jyo, of which you write, turns, surprises, twists--I used to hate them, really. Now, (is it age?) I look forward each morning, as in, "What does ths God Peep have in store for me today?" And then, ready to take it on, with His help.
ReplyDeleteNOTE: I wold like to say EVERY morning begins in such way, but that is not true--grin!!!!!!!
haha.. you r right.
Deleteyou know what.. your comment reminded me a Gandhi's quote- he use to say
Every night I die and reborn again on next morning :D
Like that.. only if it was as easy as reading a quote in reality