Our lives are filled
With Critical moments,
I call them
High Noon moments.
You're driving down a street,
Suddenly a car swerves into
Your lane,
High Noon moment.
You're hiking on
A steep mountain trail,
You slip,
High Noon moment.
Be Aware,
They can happen at anytime,
Day or night
At home or away.
'Do not forsake me, oh my darling, on this our wedding day'. I LOVED that song and that movie. Thanks for the sweet memories.
A good and thought-provoking poem with images that make us stop and think! I've experienced high noon moments in a car and heard of hikers who slipped and fell to their death. The poem reminds us to be aware. Good job.
Right on, Hank. When our High Noon moment comes, will we make the right choices? Food for thought.
(cont.) .... be ready to 'kiss your goodbye'! ! ! ;) Holding onto a bedpost usually won't work. bri : ))))
Guess what, Hank. I left two comments a couple weeks ago. Not all 'moments' can be foresee nor avoided. If it is a life or death momentr, try to be 'ready' to
I've had four 'High Noon' moments and always said 'I do' to the matrimonial official. None of them killed me, but..... ;) bri
Yes, High Noon 'western' movie (1952) with Gary Cooper as the lawman. Now to read the poem after the comments. Could your poem be THAT good? ! ;)
Fantastic poem my friend. I remember the day when you came up with the idea. Keep up the good work Hank.
Ryan, Yes we had a discussion on the movie and how there are high noon moments in life, you said it had the makings of a good poem and encouraged me to write one. Thank you! !
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
High Noon may come Too Soon. Great old movie. As Belle said, thanks for the memories.