POETIC MOMENTS

“Poetic Moments,” a poem I wrote that was part of my poetic series from a few years ago called “The River,” is now a song. The music is by Ryu Miho, singing in this version. Toshiyuki Turner Tanahashi did the background music and arrangement. Believe it or not, I am going to try to learn how to sing it.

Here are the words:

POETIC MOMENTS by Yuri Kageyama

Let me create them
Poetic moments
A Ditch is a River
Poetic moments
The River is Vision
Poetic moments
Lost forever found
Poetic moments
Everywhere
Poetic moments
Nowhere
Poetic moments
Let me create them
Poetic moments
May I stay pure
So I don’t miss them.

I’m trying to express how fleeting are those special moments in life _ those moments of sheer beauty or recognition, coming to an idea or feeling love with certainty, and knowing this will all come to an end. Those moments are special. But only those who deserve them get to experience them. That is what I believe. Being a poet is not a skill, gift or even an inspiration. It is about the kind of life you lead so that you become that kind of person who can be a true poet.