in the hush of the moment (Torman's OC)

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Little Kate

Location: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: September 13

Bio: When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. ~ Author Unknown

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AUGUST 20, 2011 10:06AM

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in the hush of the moment
there is much to be cherished --

a child at play
with his imaginary friend

a shimmering glimmer
in almond-brown eyes
the gleam that says
she is happier now

the dance above town
of birds in flight
rising
falling
crisscrossing the sky

a winter’s eve
and a hot, deep bath
by candlight flicker
the moon and the stars

a rainy day
spent snug in my bed

and, oh,
the morn
whose smiling rays of sun
kiss sleepy eyes
and warm a heart

yes --
in the hush of the moment
there is much to be cherished

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You capture those moments so beautifully.

Sarah Cavanaugh

August 20, 2011 10:23 AM

"a rainy day
spent snug in my bed"

Ah this is one of my own small joys, Kate. Beautifully written and a joy to read...thank you.

David McClain

August 20, 2011 11:27 AM

I often wish I could be a child at play again. I need to create that moment for myself, I guess. These are beautiful reminders! Thank you!

Razzle Dazzle

August 20, 2011 11:57 AM

Those are the ones, aren't they? A poem as fresh and lovely as a spring day.

Miguela Holt y Roybal

August 20, 2011 12:13 PM

Your poem has a hushed quality that reinforces the theme--that's really neat; but there's a kind of power in that hushedness, too, an urge to joy, to take delight in the small things that, because we are used to seeing the big things, so easily get overlooked. Lovely poem, and I agree with Torman about being snuggly abed on those rainy days. Heck, at my age, I could be snuggly abed on most days!

Jerry DeNuccio

August 20, 2011 12:51 PM

This made me happy, just reading it!

Alysa Salzberg

August 20, 2011 02:42 PM

We have to cherish those moments and recognize those joys. You seem to be so good at that and expressed it so well.

trilogy

August 20, 2011 05:20 PM

Your words weave a warm glow around the reader.
Thank you for those precious hushed moments.

M. C. S.

August 20, 2011 06:00 PM

to many favorite lines to list. lovely.r

hugs, me

August 20, 2011 06:07 PM

Cherished indeed Little Kate.
A hot bath and stars sounds a little bit like heaven.

Very well written!

J D Smith

August 20, 2011 06:30 PM

Sarah: Thank you so much.

Torman: Thank you for spreading the joy this weekend. A lovely OC!

Little Kate

August 20, 2011 07:58 PM

Razzle Dazzle: I watch my little grandson at play ... talking with his imaginary friend ...and am reminded of my own children doing the same. It brings a smile.

Miguela: What a lovely comment! Thank you!

Little Kate

August 20, 2011 08:18 PM

Jerry: I smile to read that you feel a hushed quality to my poem for it is how I feel it myself ... the small joys quietly seen and felt in stolen glances and moments in time.

Alysa: YAY!!!!!!!!! : )

trilogy: Ah, thank you friend. : )

Little Kate

August 20, 2011 08:43 PM

MCS: Thank you for telling me that. I am humbled.

hugs, me: Aww, thank you!

JD: And the moon too ... I love to look out at that moon and dream.

Little Kate

August 20, 2011 09:16 PM

Grand post. Thank you for reminding me to cherish the hush of a moment.
Rated.

Scylla the Rock

August 20, 2011 11:23 PM

Such wonderful images, thanks for making me smile this morning.

A Simple Shutterbug

August 21, 2011 07:43 AM

You always bring a smile to my face and transport me with your beautiful words, Kate. xo, Erica

Erica K

August 21, 2011 08:53 AM

Each one is precious, but I must say the kid playing with an imaginary playmate is just right, just perfect. Bless you for thinking of that.

AtHomePilgrim

August 21, 2011 09:00 AM

There is much beauty and love to be cherished in the delightful poem.
rated with love

RomanticPoetess

August 21, 2011 11:44 AM

Scylla: Dear friend, you are most welcome.

A Simple Shutterbug: A smile! That’s wonderful!!! I’m glad.

Erica: Another smile! YAY!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much, Erica.

Little Kate

August 21, 2011 04:16 PM

Pilgrim: Thank you, Pilgrim. I appreciate your comment … so very much.

Romantic Poetess: Thank you! : )

Little Kate

August 21, 2011 04:23 PM

My first thought is "Be still and know that I ma God." I don't know the Bible so not sure of the context, but to me it says to accept, wholly, the gifts of beautiful moments. After all, memories are what we carry of life lived.

heidibeth

August 21, 2011 04:25 PM

My first thought is "Be still and know that I am God." I don't know the Bible so not sure of the context, but to me it says to accept, wholly, the gifts of beautiful moments. After all, memories are what we carry of life lived.

heidibeth

August 21, 2011 04:26 PM

heidibeth: "Be still and know that I am God" .... PERFECT!!! :)

Little Kate

August 21, 2011 04:42 PM

Ah, Kate. Lovely this hush and lovely the one who reminds us of all that such a moment holds. Especially lovely to read your words just now. You lift my heart and make me smile.