A Long Moment
Gentle scents fall on broken bough
There is the air and art of Belize
Twilight sings as sun does bow
A candle blown out by the breeze
Tacit dance the joys in glow
Entranced by the shadowed prose
Smiles drip from eyes that know
And a stronger spirit grows
The hourglass lies on its side
Moments hang like fluffy clouds
But for the whispers of the tide
Always passing, always proud
A taste of orange dreams as sent
Palms clap in great applause
For love that’s found in ascent
And the portrait that it draws
Silly thoughts as wishing well
As the stolen coins are hurled
A silent, sultry and sordid spell
Spoken warm against the world
The feelings that come over me
Stab like a needle in the vein
For every beautiful thing I see
Is where my love remains
commonsensiblyspeaking 
These perfect and precise verses, Brad, says it all to me:
“The feelings that come over me
stab like a needle in the vein
For every beautiful thing I see
Is where my love remains.”
Beautiful poem about a beautiful place…
Great work my friend. Hoping you are well and were able to take that motorcycle ride. All the best,
Francisco
Thank you, dear friend! I am well and I did get a short ride in yesterday, which was a great lift to my spirits. Sending love and best wishes as your country pushes into brighter days ahead!
Good to hear that! And thank you for the love and well wishes, we certainly need it, although we are getting better every day! Have a great day my friend and I hope you are able to get a longer ride in the fresh air and sunshine of your home!
Beautifully wistful … filled with a kind of ethereal poignany.. it’s poetry that can be read and reread ..
Thank you Yassy! I appreciate your words of encouragement! ❤
love the line, “The hourglass lies on its side”, suggesting that time has taken a pause and that we are able to fully enjoy the moment for a while longer.
Thank you, Jim! We do seem to been in a moment of pause and time shows some unusual qualities.
I hope the pause is treating you well…
So beautiful. Your flow is flawless. Damn good! Loved it ❤️
Thank you, Shreya! You are always so kind and I appreciate you! ❣🥰
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The last stanza is perfect!
Thank you, Pete! Hope you and your family are safe and well!
Every line in this is perfection, Brad! You do your job well. I am longing for the beach!