My Era

by John Barber

My birth marked the beginning of an era

My era, recognized by few as such

Is regarded neither as phoenix or chimera

To most it means little, but to a few it means much

My epoch is significant, possibly epic

In a spec of time and space

Sometimes beautiful and poetic

To those that share my place

Eons or just a blink

A radiant spot of warmth to those I treasure

My existence may be just a wink

But the breadth of my love has no measure

By no means inert

My being is of momentous momentum

Although just here for a jiffy or a spurt

I will leave a lasting memento

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018 AT 07:05