Observer, not Pursuer

Observer, not Pursuer

A Poem by Wonderland Asylum

Your smile is so captivating.

So sweet, yet with a pinch of mischievousness.

The touch of your hands,

Gentle yet strong.

The sound of your voice, sincere, calming,

inviting, sweet, yet firm.

And eyes that tell a story.

What kind, I have yet to read.

Haven’t gotten close enough.

Not one to approach.

Observing you, from a distance,

able to see your interest

in  someone else.

Disappointment rising,

too late once again.

© 2018 Wonderland Asylum


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Love the way you describe this person with “qualities” instead of “physical characteristics” . . . to me, this is a much deeper way to see another person. Your message takes an unexpected turn toward the end, but a twist that is familiar to me. At my old age, I’m only observing becuz I can’t take anymore disappointments/hurts. I love that your narrator is being realistic without a self-pitying tone (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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Great content! I enjoyed this piece. Being observant is good,.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Story of my life > for some time > until we eventually met face to face
Able to hear her voice touch her face
Feel her close as we danced
Laugh together at each others silly jokes

Now she doesn't laugh just says "that's stupid", which I ignor
We belong together

Posted 6 Years Ago


I really liked this poem..Actually , this is a thing which happens with most of us..You described everything so nicely and the title , it was just perfect..I really liked your poem..And actually you sounded so true that many can easily relate themselves with it...
Keep on writing...
Riddhi

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

i have done this...saw someone, thought about her to myself, wanting to make contact---and maybe doing that in some slight way, without really committing to going for her---and then seeing her with another, knowing i missed my chance...you convey that frustration well here.
j.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

What a beautifully aching passing of time. There is the joy of life rising, of love's inspiration, and then the cold winter of distance and disappointment that comes to steal the dreams. Painful, powerful...

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

It's interesting though how I often find myself observing and then wondering if what they see in the one they like sees in return what we have already seen in them so clearly? I can relate so strongly to this. Disappointing, yes, but perhaps better that they can't yet see what we see so easily in them that they haven't seen or so much as noticed in us?

Incredibly expressive poem and thank you for sending the rec for me to read it. I always love writing like this. Something I felt but couldn't put into words - that you have flawlessly.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

so beautiful work, love your style so much. very interesting and sad too..
"Disappointment rising,
too late once again."
it hurts when it comes to this part

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

If he is interested in someone else better stop observing him.no good comes out of obsession!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Love the way you describe this person with “qualities” instead of “physical characteristics” . . . to me, this is a much deeper way to see another person. Your message takes an unexpected turn toward the end, but a twist that is familiar to me. At my old age, I’m only observing becuz I can’t take anymore disappointments/hurts. I love that your narrator is being realistic without a self-pitying tone (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sometimes you have to take a risk or you’ll always be too late. Nice write

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Wonderland Asylum

Reedley, CA



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Alternative, shy, loves music. I typically keep to myself, and am not very expressive. But when I write, it's like I'm some place else. I've been gone for a while, and I'm working on getting back.. more..

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