Caress of Hand

Turning the corner
today
I bumped into you
a brick wall
that took my breath away
I prepared not for you this day
frozen in step I did not move
no words
came to me
as I looked at you
merci
you offered me
as you passed me by
with only
a caress
of the hand

Reviews

[Relic]

Sometimes it's those small, chance happenings, or instances that seem insignificant at the time that stay with us for hours, leaving a good feeling. (or bad) ha

[Cherrie Palmer]

True a connection made and or broken.

[Coyote Poetry]

Those people who barely touch our life. Can leave us with wonder and thoughts dear Cherrie. I liked the twist of the words my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy dear Cherrie and you are welcome.

[lightsong]

This is breathtaking... striking and special dear Cherrie. the most outstanding thing about it how You expressed a casual event yet "meant to be" coincidence reaching to the deepest of feelings, yet more amazingly how You did it with few simple words and line. Bravo my friend I so love this!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you 😊 Light been at the grocery store just seen your visit.

[J Todd Underhill]

Fabulous write, good to read you once more. Ah I know then feeling of this poem too much.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Had been listening to some old music and the idea just hit me.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I'm so delighted you enjoyed it. Kinda plays out like mini-movie

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

What a moving poem
Anyone on any day can relate to this I think

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank youJulie

[W. Barrett Munn]

Cherrie, I like this but am a little confused about the opening lines - the double use of turning: turned into you as in bumped into or became? I'm just a little muddled on the action that is occurring.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Turned the corner and bump ed into you

[Chris Shaw]

That brick wall when you face it can be daunting Cherrie. Fortunately it appears the situation did not turn into something persistent. Got to be thankful for that. Relatable work.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

The kids are playing music and it just popped in my head

[Chris Shaw]

The inspiration can come from some unlikely places :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

I say kids but the girls I work with are 22-35

[Chris Shaw]

they ARE kids compared to me :))

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes me too I still have a vest from 1979

[Chris Shaw]

:)..................

[Cherrie Palmer]

Velvet Maroon

[Chris Shaw]

Now you're talking. Sound right up my street :)