Moments
A moment is described as a brief “period” of time.
So much can change in a moment.
Moments can be defining.
One minute you’re dancing for joy in the rain, the next minute you could be drowning in sorrow.
A moment can be long and poignant, or brief, but sad.
A moment can be terrifying or thrilling.
It can be either enjoyable, or unbearable – A moment can be wantonly wild, or perfectly peaceful.
A moment can be violent or volatile.
It can be tender, terrible, or telling.
A moment can be silent or loud, perfect, or pathetic.
It can be embarrassing,
Gut-wrenching,
Satisfying,
Astonishing,
Extraordinary,
And it can be hopeful.
A moment can be thrilling, or tumultuous, awful, or eventful.
Oddly sad, or gloriously happy.
It can be fleeting, it can be heartfelt, or it can be suspenseful.
A moment can be private, or worth sharing, timeless or endless.
Exhilarating or frustrating.
Intimate or intimidating.
Memorable or unforgettable.
Heartstoppingly long, or unexpectedly short.
A moment can be touchingly sweet, or intensely painful.
A moment can be unspeakable, leaving you in awe.
It can be precisely right, or incredibly awkward.
It can be sickening, surprising, or staggering.
Or it can be raw, bitter, or sharp,
A moment can be final, tense, humiliating.
A moment can be rare, exquisite, solemn, or symbolic.
Cesare Pavese states, “we do not remember days; we remember moments.”
A moment is defined as a brief “period” of time.
Cherish and take pleasure in the moments of joy.
Because,
So much can change in a moment.
This Moment is brought to you by,
The Water I Give
3 thoughts on “Moments”
A good thing to remember, friend, in these perilous times and always. Christ changes us moment by moment.
Thank you, Collette — what a beautiful piece that reads like poetry to me….
Am lingering in the inquiry of the fleeting nature of a temporary moment; while grateful to Christ for giving us an anchor of permanence and eternity.
A great piece of work! I love the poetry of your words be still, be strong, be inspiring and be insightful. Go forward with each moments thought!
I love appreciate and love you!