Harvest of Now

Precarious precipice, this –

one foot in land of the living,

the other in the grave.

What to do,

when death’s throat opens wide?

Soak in sunshine,

breathe with virgin lungs;

count each second

on your knees.

Stop the clock with grateful gaze,

arrest time’s march

by counting,

counting,

counting moments,

inspecting each,

 letting them drop

like seed to soil,

to reap a full harvest

of

Now.

17 comments on “Harvest of Now

  1. Antonio De Simone says:

    These words are very nice!

  2. Peter Wiebe says:

    I just love this one:)

  3. kayleebakes says:

    Congratulations! I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award; to accept and participate, go here: http://kayleebakes.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

    • melodylowes says:

      Thank you so much, Kaylee – I am honored! I no longer participate in the blogging awards due to time constraints, but I do appreciate the nomination. I will make a point of stopping by your blog to check out your other nominees as soon as I can.

  4. Caddo Veil says:

    Very inspiring, Melody! God bless you abundantly–love, Caddo

  5. Debbie says:

    I so loved this one! The picture is beautiful to begin with, and then the idea of reaping a harvest of now really blesses me! Great work, Melody!

    • melodylowes says:

      Thank you! There are so many moments that we let slip by. It is so hard to remember that each is a gift, even the hard ones. I write to remind myself, I guess…

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