This Not So Perfect Night

What could have been.

Today as I was driving...
I turned left instead of right.

I stopped at a store...
for bread and more...

for... sandwiches tonight.


I took the long way...
finally made it home.

Unlocked the door...
It was six twenty four...

A chill... hit my bones.

Instead of left...
IF... I had turned right...

a different place...
a different face...

I would have met... tonight.

I will never almost see you again.
I will never rub my lips on your skin.

I will never get kisses and hugs...
with moonlit eyes on a grassy rug.

I will never love you forever...
It won't happen... no it won't ever...

because I turned left, instead of right...
I will never meet you, this not so perfect night.

Reviews

[Stephen T]

If we only had a map
for this journey we call life
then we would know
which way to turn.

Well done.

[Gypsy Dreamer]

Thank you Stephen. Sorry so late responding... I'm off and on here.

[Sarah Jane]

It's such a sad but pretty idea isn't it? But it's so true every little decision we make molds what the future holds. I love it thank you for sharing

[Gypsy Dreamer]

Yes, thank you Sarah. I love when people "get it". It means a lot.

[thewholesoul]

very much enjoyed, the what if, still looking for the one? that chance encounter where we finally meet our life partner. i met mine in the most unlikely of places, beautifully written as well.

[Gypsy Dreamer]

Awe thank you so much. I'm glad you met yours. :)

[Jamestown]

Great piece of work! Really enjoyed reading this and thanks for sharing!

[Gypsy Dreamer]

Thank you very much.