A New York Minute

Can we rewrite the stars?

The truth is, I don't know.

I really don't want to know.

I couldn't handle the pain of the answer anyway.

A New York minute passes,

I saw him with his arm stretched out into the crisp November air,

trying to hail a taxi.

I closed my eyes and wandered off into the emptiness that once was us.

Someone pinch me,

tell me it's real.

He stirred my soul by the way he touched me.

I opened my eyes and saw him get into the car. 

I saw him.

And suddenly, all my poems made sense. 

Author's Note

Perhaps, the biggest tragedy isn’t the endings. Perhaps, it’s the what if’s and the almost’s that bury us in the end.

Reviews

[richieb]

Guila,
This poem hits me hard. This poem speaks to me a thousand times. Thank you for writing it. I will be reading it over and over. Well done!
Blessings,
Richie b.

[Giulia King]

A million thanks, Richie. I'm happy that this poem touched you somehow. Thank you for leaving this review, it truly means a lot to me. :) xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

The ending is always tragic, isn't it? One walks away and the other is left with the pieces. I loved how you took yourself out of the moment, by closing your eyes, wishing for a better outcome. "Someone pinch me", tell me it's real". Your closing was brilliant, and turned the tables a bit more in "her" favor. It was like patting herself on the back, knowing she was right, all along. Much enjoyed this, Giulia!

[Re-Pete]

a lot can happen in an instant. we all have regrets and what-ifs. pretty cool stuff. i like the questioning/wondering. love the opening line. deep ending. great job ... :)

[Giulia King]

I'm happy you love this piece, bro! It truly means a lot coming from you :)

[Jibey]

I like the way you recreate the moment... and then drawn out a connection with a memory... leaving us with that stir of nostalgia that testifies the the effect of the writing... The structure works well...somehow... and as always, less is more. A skillful write.

[Giulia King]

Thank you so much for your review, Jibey! :)

[wordman]

sometimes love hurts,but maybe not long,,loved the write

[Giulia King]

I'm happy you liked it :) Means a lot

[wordman]

you`re welcome