our days
are measured out
in imperfect beauty.
we must pluck
the jeweled moments
from the littered landscape,
hold them up to the sun,
tilt them back and forth,
in awe,
for these moments
- right now -
are precious
beyond imagining,
and are all
we have.
we must pluck
the jeweled moments
from the littered landscape,
hold them up to the sun,
tilt them back and forth,
in awe,
for these moments
- right now -
are precious
beyond imagining,
and are all
we have.
Beautiful Post.
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a lot of truth in this sherry....we see what we want when we look at the present moment...we can find the beauty in the dross or let the other overwelm us..imperfect beauty...love that...
ReplyDeleteSo true Sherry and how nicely you express it. I hope I learn more and more how to live in the moment.
ReplyDeleteYes, let me not overlook in my day the bits and pieces that make for its beauty. A beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteI like holding and tilting them back and forth like wine ~ Lovely share dear ~
ReplyDeleteThis is so true, all we have is the now in all of its imperfect beauty.
ReplyDeleteI really SMILED at your use of *Freaking ...lol Giggled out loud when I saw it ...lol
Oh, so very beautifully said and such a needed reminder. Thank you for the wisdom in your words, Sherry. :)
ReplyDeleteA perfect little piece of wisdom, my friend! Celebrating small, shining moments makes the dross easier to navigate...:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! So much insight in this gem! We must continue to find the jeweled moments! Wow...love it!
ReplyDeleteSo your view~
A gem of a poem.
ReplyDeleteA facet of beauty this.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem...just a lovely flow and so true!
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