CARPE DIEM
I hear noise all around me
it echos in this space
I have no part in it
The crescent moon
the wind rustling
through the leaves
of trees
I sit alone
in silent dialogue with my thoughts
quiet beating of my heart
peace rests snugly
in the womb of dusk
if I could..
I would..
capture it
right now….
here …
in this moment
I am complete
happy …
without reason
to be me!
©AmandavdL 2010
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
July 31, 2010 at 5:44 am
I think you did a marvelous job capturing the moment. Your feelings of peace and just being in the moment make for a very comforting piece…I love it!
July 31, 2010 at 6:40 am
You have put the biggest smile on my face Cindy…you are a very special Lady and I am proud and honored to call you my friend. Your Aussie friend and fan ~ oxoxox
July 31, 2010 at 5:52 am
that was beautiful!
July 31, 2010 at 6:17 am
and happy are we that you are!!
This was lovely.
The moon and comet are gorgeous, too, but the winking light effect made me wonder if you were trying to suggest that this was the end-of-the-world-asteroid? So much for earth’s moment – it’s over!
July 31, 2010 at 6:41 am
Thanks Cindy…LOL…you made me laugh..I am looking at the pic again with a different perspective now LOLOL….I was thinking in terms of a “shooting star” Ha…thanks for being here my dear friend and have a wonderful weekend ~ HUgs x
July 31, 2010 at 7:02 am
Meaningful–in silent dialogue with my thoughts! xx
August 1, 2010 at 7:59 am
You have been a busy girl and I thank you for coming here girlfriend. Hope you enjoy your weekend ~ Hugs x
July 31, 2010 at 9:49 am
It sure is a joy to exist now and be happy for who we are.. the Carpe Diem is really beautiful Amanda.. very heartening..!!! 🙂
August 1, 2010 at 8:00 am
Glad you enjoyed it girlfriend…and yes, life is wonderful!!! Hope you have a great weekend!! Sending you lots of love and hugggggggggggggs xxxxx
July 31, 2010 at 11:33 am
Again, you do it! You amaze me that you can find such fabulous art to go with your pretty words and then top it off with the perfect song!!!! How do you do it? You are multitalented!
August 1, 2010 at 8:01 am
I am so happy you love to art too…that is part of the fun for me….hope you’re having the best weekend with Dirt man girlfriend ~ Hugs!!!
July 31, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Beautiful thoughts and stunning image! “Peace rests snugly in the womb of dusk.” Captivating. Amanda, you are very talented.
August 1, 2010 at 8:04 am
I always smile at your comments…the things that comes to mind in the early morning hours….the best time of day for me!! Thanks Carol, so very much ~ xxxx
July 31, 2010 at 12:27 pm
very moving and beautiful word flow.
thanks for the style and skill of excellence!
August 1, 2010 at 8:04 am
Thanks Ji, it is so much fun to me and even better when you’re visiting! Hope you have a brilliant weekend with your family and sending you loads of love xx
July 31, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Lovely sentiment in this poem…just content and peaceful. I’m glad you are feeling happy in this one. Love the ambience of the photo and the song… words cannot express the beauty of it…just ah….Heartspell
August 1, 2010 at 8:09 am
My friend, mostly I am always happy but I think my heart speaks volumes in the eary hours of the morning, that is when I feel most creative. I hope you have the best weekend and a relaxing time. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day…I will head to Tamborine Mountain…food for the soul. Fresh air and nature…what more can anyone ask for!! I am sending you tons of love my gorgeous friend xxxx
July 31, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Fantastic, Red! You thrill me every day, and the poetry just keeps getting better. I won’t even go into what a groovy picture finder you are 🙂
To me you are a joy.
Cowboy
August 1, 2010 at 8:15 am
It makes me smile and happy to read your comments Cowboy and so glad you enjoy coming here. It’s always my pleasure to help you find an image for your wonderful poetry. I am your biggest fan and get so much inspiration from you and for that I thank you. Sincerely ~ Red x
July 31, 2010 at 2:48 pm
I loved reading this at dawm, very peaceful.
Lekker naweek vir jou maatjie!
August 1, 2010 at 8:20 am
Ek hoop jy het ook ‘n lekker naweek maatjie, dis sonskyn buite en ‘n briljante dag, ek gaan later met my kamera op na Tamborine Mountain….vars lug en die natuur, wat meer kan ek vra!! Tonne liefde vir jou oxox
July 31, 2010 at 3:12 pm
BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT !!!
This was too good a poem, Amanda…the thoughts there are really fine and deep…
The best and the worst thoughts come to me when I am alone(even if it is the most crowded place of all)… talking to my own mind.. the most fruitful conversations ever! 🙂
You have put it wonderfully here… honestly!!!
“here …
in this moment
I am complete” — Excellent!!! Summed it up so well!!!
Have a lovely weekend, lady!!! (hugs and kisses…mwah mwah)
August 1, 2010 at 8:23 am
I am answering yesterday’s comment and I see you’ve already made another today!! I have to admit, I find joy in the early morning hours and also my most creative time (as you would know by now lol) Whatever you do…wherever you are…have the best fun this weekend!! I am about to head over and read all of the new poetry…am so far behind!! Sending you tons and tons of love and hugs dear one!!!! Mwah Mwah xxx
July 31, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Amanda
Beautiful eye candy photo. Love how you wrote this poem, and how you seize the day by being fully immersed in it.
Joanny
August 1, 2010 at 8:25 am
Thanks Joanny, your comments always warms my heart. I hope you have a brilliant weekend and am sending you love ~ Amanda
July 31, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Love the image of having a dialogue with your thoughts!
August 1, 2010 at 8:26 am
Thanks Jess….I am about to head over and read all your new work…am a bit behind!! Thanks as always my dear friend…hope you have a wonderful weekend ~ Amanda xxx
August 1, 2010 at 12:50 am
love it 😀
awesome writing 😀
August 1, 2010 at 8:27 am
So glad you loved it….wherever you are, whatever you do…have an awesome weekend xxx
August 1, 2010 at 2:59 am
This is the feeling of peace of mind. It is good you have it. I will always wish the best for you and peace of mind is the best thing humans can crave for.
Have a super weekend, dear one.
Cheers!
August 1, 2010 at 8:31 am
Em, the sun is shining…it is a glorious day and my soul will drink every drop life offers today!! I wish for you the very same my dear friend ~ Hugs xxx
August 1, 2010 at 4:05 am
“in this moment
I am complete”
Oh to be able to say this…
To catch that moment and recognize my own existence and how complete I am, just being in the moment…
Thank you for the beautiful poem Amanda 🙂
August 1, 2010 at 8:33 am
Aww…thanks Lua…you always say the nicest things, it warms my heart so much. I wish you a wonderful weekend, wherever you are my friend xxx
August 1, 2010 at 7:02 am
I love this poem – it is simply beautiful! It also has an amazing message too – that we should all be grateful for who we are – for no particular reason – apart from us all having unlimited potential, being human, and being ‘worth it’.
Have a great day my friend 😀 xx
August 1, 2010 at 8:35 am
You have said it so very well my dear friend….I look so forward to your comments…hope you have a super weekend!! Sending you tons of love ~ xxxx
August 2, 2010 at 6:35 am
Oh my, Amanda: grateful for who we are – yes – and grateful for the gift of you that you share each day. Thank you!
August 2, 2010 at 3:11 pm
And then there is two….wow!!! Thanks sweet sweet lady! Sending you loads of love oxox
August 2, 2010 at 6:43 am
Thank you for the beautiful music, Amanda. I used to skip all the music on blogs, but I played yours. We must have similar taste in music because I’ve enjoyed everyone. My husband has enjoyed them as well.
August 2, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Carol, I have to say that music has played such a big part in my life and I am very happy to share them with you (and your husband)..nothing better than the oldies from days gone by! Sorry I am so late in replying but has been busy….Monday is almost over again!! Have a great week my dear friend xxxx
August 3, 2010 at 8:07 am
Its beautiful.. yes we are to be happy to be what we are…
am happy that you are…
loved how you linked it with a perfect picture and a perfect song for it… you really are talented.
August 3, 2010 at 10:25 am
I am so happy to have you here and you are too my friend xx