Sweet Surrender

Sweet Surrender

That which transports us to travel backwards in time

or the present moment that takes our breath away

a touch, a funny crooked smile, a scent that permeates

Our senses all respond on high intensity to acquiesce

that glint in a lovers eye that says they're consumed

cuddles and hugs from a child for no apparent reason

An old man that tells a war story and stops the heart

don't have to give it any forethought, your mind subscribes

the brain folds within itself and your eyes open in wonder

Incredible wafts of a delicious fresh baked cherry pie

a familiar lingering reminder of musk and coriander 

the sight of a Picasso or Monet in it's glorious splendor

The poetry that drifts and moves to another dimension

an old love song, a motion picture show or final tribute  

the bittersweet  memories infused in an old photo album 

That alluring come hither glint in your true love's eyes

a truth spoken to god, a self realization, a new attitude 

the mind surrenders to the beauty and awe on auto pilot

No buttons to push, no instructions to read, it just 'is'

pure unadulterated contentment and adoration

it could be for a sheer second or for a lifetime

Living in the moments that take your breath away

Ecstasy of real life daily living,

life's past history or fantasized  

a future's  promise in the soul

powerful forces and remembrances, 

It's

            all

                        in

                                  the

 sweetness

                         of

                                                         surrender....

Reviews

[KeeD]

the steps to living a wholesome life are placed at the bottom of this poem, I can't explain the word surrender..I never could. Giving up doesn't quiet do it justice.. but now I know the true meaning of the word.. through this poem.. I know now that no matter what curve balls life throws at us, if we surrender we're not calling quits we're just closing our eyes and swinging that bat..to send our troubles into oblivion. I feel so alive after reading this poem, so ecstatic to be me, be free, be reading this poem! Great imagery and flow.. the structure and presentation was perfect. Freida D: you write so awesome you should take up teaching a poetry class or set up a course on here.

[Frieda P]

Every time you responds with such wisdom I remember why I like you so much Kee...you're a lovely soul, and I'm glad we met here and we get to share our poetry. You'e a living doll my friend!

[InsanityWriter]

Lovely write. :) Great job!! ^_^

[Frieda P]

Thanks Skittles :-)

[Whiskurz]

The diction in this piece brings it alive....Bravo my friend....Whisk

[Frieda P]

Hey Whisk, nice to see you...thanks so much.

[Hadeel ( Charming Fairy..]

I love it , sparkling like always ;)

[Frieda P]

ha love 'sparkling' ;-)

[Hadeel ( Charming Fairy )]

^_______^

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

lovely verse Frieda :)

[Frieda P]

Grazie Neva. :-)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Another lovely poem with a lesson within. But is surrender to acquiesce or to trust?Surrender to some means to give up or to give in. Surely peace and love come from a conscious decision to give either to yourself or to another. Discuss...........

[Frieda P]

perhaps it's to acquiesce to trust, an agreement of the heart to comply, it's not really a conscious decision I was going for...merely the freedom of surrender....

[Forest Green]

And it's all in the flow of the writer...

Very nice poem of the sunshine given to surrender...

[Frieda P]

Thanks kindly Steel...

[Carolann Dowsett]

"Living in the moments that take your breath away" How absolutely beautiful is that. This is such a wistful, dreamy write Frieda, truly lovely.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Carolann, glad you liked it...

[Carolann Dowsett]

Always :)

[Distant horizons]

Ah, the wonder of wonder. Those precious things that make you forget everything and transport you into forgotten memory. Beautifully done Frieds

[Frieda P]

Thanks Lorry, much appreciated.

[Distant horizons]

:-)

[Baby Ricochet]

I want to walk through the museum of modern art in nyc eating cherry pies.

[Frieda P]

You would... ;-)