Many millions of moments ago,
I didn’t recognize what a moment was.
Many millions of moments later
I couldn’t catch it – this moment,
and, even if I could, it would probably flit away like an imaginary butterfly.
So I have had to put up with other moments,
stale moments,
injured moments,
stray moments,
bloody moments,
because I have lost that moment where everything fell into place …
that perfect apple crumble,
that perfect kiss,
that perfect fish mornay,
that perfect child,
that perfect everything ….
Next moment please!
I have my butterfly net ready
to catch the next millions of moments
and set them free….
jmgoyder 
That is lovely and poignant at the same time. You are quite good you know
Same to you!!!
I love it. You have a knack for words.
Thanks!
So sweet. Remember to live fully open and present in every moment.
Read poems and books by Thich Nhat Hanh
Okay – thanks for the reference!
I really like that!!! Thank you for the moment.
Thank you for this moment!
Exquisite.
Needs a bit of an edit…. but thank you!
Very beautiful poem. There will always be the next moment as long as you’re still breathing. My philosophy is… a tiny thing, a tiny moment that makes me smile is a great moment in life. A simple happiness. That is why I enjoy your blog.
Thank you for writing.
What a lovely comment – thank you for this moment!
not wonderful … but quite good 🙂
What do you mean not wonderful – haha!
Moments are all we have. Well written hon. I like. 🙂
*hugs*
very true – thanks so much!
argh!!!! poetry! you made me read poetry. oh well, it only took a moment.
You are hilarious!
A lady of many talents!
I’m not very good at ironing!
Very beautiful. Sad too… Love your poetic side Jules. I can relate to this one big time.
Thanks RL!!!
This is beautiful! It reminds me that I must let go of past moments and possible future moments so that i may experience the present. The photo is so fitting for the poetry. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! I wrote it pretty quickly so not sure if it worked (in terms of poeticness!)
Thank you, your words touched me in a very special way today (which happens to be a birthday dayfor me) 😉
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
You are welcome but I’m not sure what you’re thanking me for!
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Thanks, although I think I mixed the metaphors a bit too much as is my habit – ha!
Hey Jules, Just wanted you to know that I have nominated you for the following 6 awards.
The Versatile Blogger
Very Inspiring Blogger
Blog On Fire
Beautiful Blogger
Reader Appreciation
7×7 Link Award
No pressure at all – and sorry if there is overlap with any you may already have received, but wanted you to know how much I appreciate your blog! Just go to this link on my site Awards Awards Awards… « THROUGH THE HEALING LENS. to see your nomination and also to get an idea of how I handled posting so many awards, and nominating 10 new bloggers all at once! What a project:) Congratulations ~ Robyn Lee
Okay now I am going to kill you – ha!
LOL!! Just take your time and do NOT get bogged down in it with all you have on your plate. Just know you are loved! I was planning not to accept – and after so many, I thought best to do one big splash. Took days and I’m sure I messed up something in there somewhere… Maybe save up till you have 12! xo
Yes I see what you mean – so glad you did this for you – I mean because you are so well-deserving!
Oh, just accept them. You’ve earned them!
Oh, okay!
Be here now!! In the moment for sure. Such strength in those words of yours
r
You’re so right – it is the immediate moment that counts – thank you!
Beautiful words
thx
Lovely and poignant! Yes. If we really gave “Now” its due, we’d have far fewer regrets.
Yes, I am not very good at the ‘now’ thing but I know it is the best way to live!