The Essence of Us

If for but one fleeting moment
the sun finds tatters in the clouds
after the rain
and winks in mellow gold
upon my heart
it is enough to breathe
a breath of beauty
upon my soul.

And if
for but one fleeting moment
the tides find favour with the moon
and linger long enough 
to scatter shells like pearls 
around my feet
it is enough to make me
rich at heart. 

And if by chance 
for just one fleeting moment
your eyes meet mine
it is enough to take me 
to paradise
immersed within your glance
where I can forever linger 
adrift upon a sigh
within the essence 
of us.



january 2006
ŠJanet Reid