Capture

 

Capture
By: Lorraine Pearson
May 29, 2008

Let me hold the thought,
that this moment brought.
Let me look at it,
So I might reflect-
And when time suggests
to remember now,
I'll have captured it
In my mind somehow

Before time whisks it
away on the wind.

© Lorraine Pearson 2008

Reviews

[A.J. Smith]

What magical power it would be to be able to do this...in that moment of epiphany, of clarity...to have the presence of mind, the disciplne, to capture the fleeting thought, the breakthrough, to return to later for deeper reflection. This piece is almost wistful. A lovely write, as always. You're so very good.

[emz]

lovely.... it poses great imagery... simplistic in word.. powerful in thought.

x

[AK]

So many moments in our lives to remember Lorraine. Good and bad both I suppose...
But there are a few that we each hold so dear and precious that often we refuse to share them lest that somehow diminish their importance. Do you remember that one event? That one experience? That one phone call? That one night?

You write in a way that absolutely cuts to the chase. You have a view that never fails to remind me why I want to write... I just want to touch the heart of others and point out the stuff that matters... just as you have done here in ten short lines.

I applaud you, per usual!

[Wolfwind Words]

Like being able to hold a bubble in one's hand and not let it pop or blow away. Being able to mearly put it into a bad and bring it our another day to gaze into it again.

Wonderfully woven to bring us such a subtle yet powerfull image of the mind.

Infinity's Shadow

[Barbara Walker]

I like this Lorraiyne! Sometimes I wish I had taken more time to imprint an image in my mind, because later, when I tried to remember, it was so faded, the wind might as well have whisked it away. Thanks for reminded me to take the time! Barbara

[Forest Green]

Precious thought...how much more fulfilling our lives would be if we could simply, completely treasure those special moments of inspiration.

What a nice touch with words....thank you, Lorraiyne...!

Daniel

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A very eloquent look at how a moment in time is captured in our heart long after it is gone... a short but stunning piece.

[rosyfury]

"In my mind's eye's chest-" this line is a little awkward to read, but I like the concept.