Love at every sight

I watched you last night,

reading a book,

A Harry Potter novel

(nothing new there) ; 

the slight frown on your

ordinarily smooth brow

tilting at the man you 

will become.

Idly, you turned the page,

then flicked back,

concentration writ large

as you re-read a few 

lines that were perhaps

not entirely absorbed.

Fleetingly then, 

you glanced up,

gave me a smile that 

contained more words

than your book.

I smiled back, content

in the knowledge of the 

man you will become.

Reviews

[h d e rushin]

your poems Beccy are as earthy and heartfelt as they are indexical; varying in reference with the individual speaker I, here, now. Never those other worldly observations or of mystical
alien touching. But a person in a room, in a bed, next to you, smiling back, absorbed in a
book of wizards but not identifying as one, incurious but curious, then posing as the picture
of the coming man.

you are so good here.

dana

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Anyone who has children can easily relate, with a tear in their eye, to this sweetly written piece about a son, and the man we believe he shall grow up to be ...

[Frank]

The quiet look that encapsulates everything between you and in your mutual love.

[Frank]

Very real, enjoyed, you know your subject and executed it well.

[Closing Thoughts]

I adore your voice throughout this poem. It seems very controlled; intellectual and slightly superior.

The word choice is so perfect and the lines flow smoothly. I particularly enjoyed the lines, 'gave me a smile that contained more words than your book,' sort of a play on "a picture is worth a thousand words". Incredibly clever.

I'm not sure your intention of this poem, but it sort of seems like the narrator is checking this guy out- he's average, but he notices her. Relating this to the title, I would assume that she "falls in love" with him at first sight (but of course, it wouldn't be the first time). That's just how I interpreted it, and I think it's very cute and relatable. Lovely work.

[ANTO]

I chortled when I saw the title - a unique twist on an olde cliche -


I loved the rest assuredness of this piece - the long comfortable silence; the non-judgemental observation all the little things that real couples in real love - with nothing to hide - do day and daily and are happy enough. I dont know how you do it...

[Neville]

What a truly delightful observation Beccy and one that you have captured so vividly in this poem of yours and shared with us all here............... N

[NoelHC]

What a special moment, captured in words more powerful than a photograph could have done in that fleeting instant. A lovely poem, Bec!

[Matching Socks]

As a mother of a 10 year old boy, this just fills my heart so much...
These beautiful moments are so special and they just make my heart swell.

[AprilRN1210]

cleverly titled... so much can be expressed with just a "look".. I love those moments just watching someone and by knowing them so well, you can know what is going through their mind.. the little mannerisms.. and this one tugs on the heartstrings as I think back to my little brother who I recently lost.. we had that bond.. beautifully moving piece.. well done as always my friend.. I really enjoyed this..

[Woody]

tenderness galore in this one. a moment of closeness a parent would die for.
you tell it in such a simple heart-felt way. absolutely adorable.