Bad Timing

It was bad timing

said the lovers at heart.

It was bad timing

said the souls breaking apart.

It was bad timing

the kindling of their love.

It was bad timing

the burning of their desires.

It was bad timing

the start of something new.

It was bad timing

the start of something "forever".

It was bad timing

standing on the sidelines.

It was bad timing

but it's all over now.

It was bad timing

you said.

It was bad timing

I said.

But, I never wanted

the time to end

as my heart said

it was the perfect time.

Author's Note

Not one of my strongest poems, but hopefully you enjoyed it! Please let me know what I could have done better to make it stellar. As always, thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Spookers]

My thoughts are that there is never a really good time for anything. You should not let timing hold you back, and you should just speak your mind about how you feel or do what you want to do. This is a lovely poem. It feels like it is full of self doubt and like you do not think you are worthy enough for it to ever be the right time.

Your word choice and poem structure is very pleasing. It all flows very well and it is not overly complicated, so it is easy for everyone to read and understand.

[Jordan Smith]

I appreciate your review :) Didn't feel like this was one of my best, but I do appreciate that you liked it.

[ehleesahT]

The closing of this poem suggests bad timing may not be to blame at all. Bad timing; the lifelong culprit for lovers to part, missed opportunities, leaving things up to tomorrow. As we experience life, we learn that timing is just a small part of what leads to forward motion. We must take it in our own hands to stand to the test of time, and be patient to pursue things/people beyond what we idealize as good timing in order to allow life to flourish.

[Jessalynn]

Truly believe in right person wrong time. Lovely read thanks for sharing. Sometimes the strength of the poem is determined by its connection to the reader don’t sell yourself short.

[Jordan Smith]

Thanks! Kind of ironic that I'm going through this right now with someone haha funny how things circle back.

[Jessalynn]

History repeats itself

[Jordan Smith]

Absolutely. Just hoping one day she wants to try again.

[The Iron Horseman]

Quite poignant, my friend. It is sad when parting is blamed on the timing. It always leaves you wondering what the real reason is. But what can you do? Que sera, sera.

[Amy R]

Not one of your strongest as u said but I disagree,
I felt every word written in this poem,
love the way you expressed "bad timing"
Thank you for sharing Jordan! :)

[Jordan Smith]

I appreciate it Amy :) I'm glad that this poem had some kind of impact

[Amy R]

always, you're welcome!