This moment now

in remembrance of my dad

This moment now, the hour is shredded into shimmering shingles

A million flakes shed off my skin before another cycle

While billions others flow inward in a circle

And an intricate web of lights in my head twinkle

 

Spring breezes visit and bring to the terrace

A guest butterfly fluttering o’er a new level

Decorated with her freshly laid pearls

Life has grandly began another cycle

 

Invisible planets roaring on out there as usual

Circling one another and another

Your name once touched down on Earth for a moment

Now lingering amongst the stars perpetual

 

I summon all you’ve left imperceptible  

from hidden corners of the universe

My eyes brim with shimmering shingles

At this moment now is eternal

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

my dad had lots of moments...living until almost 98...and I have been thinking about him
quite a lot lately...
this poem is a comfort for me.
thank you
j.

[Louisa Chan]

Good to hear that's a comfort for you Jacob!
With much love,
Louisa

[Chris Shaw]

What a beautiful uplifting poem you have written here as a tribute to your dad my friend. Filled with beautiful images and light. There must have been much love shared.

Chris

[Louisa Chan]

Thank you very much Chris.
I'm glad you enjoyed it : )
Merry X'mas!
L