He was not sure what idea he wished to express but the thought that a poetic moment had touched him took life within him like an infant hope.

Several times he points to his lack of serious scholarship; but some of his most poetic moments come while he is analyzing verse.

It's the sort of poetic moment that once was obligatory in such prole theater.

Even in the weaker films there were blistering and poetic moments.

These are poetic moments in politics, and McCain has had more than his share.

She's equally matter-of-fact in the book's quiet, poetic moments.

The soloists, in particular, embody distinct poetic moments.

He concluded that the novel was "a solid (if predictable) pulp sci-fi adventure with a few delightful poetic moments."

Mr. Cohen is a man made for such poetic moments.

Working outdoors, they capture in paint some of nature's most poetic moments.