The Long Awaited Meeting

A man waits for his beloved at the airport.

The long awaited meeting
 

An adrenaline Rush! An upcoming conference She would finally get to see him late this November! A late call to him, he excitedly listened He would finally be able to wrap his arms around her! ~~~~~~~~ He would meet her late afternoon flight He thought, we can dine and dance all night! Finally the time to see him was soon to be here Her pounding, aching heart would fill her with cheer ~~~~~~~~ He arrived early at her gate.....So that he could wait (and wait!) Will I know what to do? Will I know what to say? ~~~~~~~~ The announcement is made to all in the airborne room And all in the plane feel impending doom.... He got the cautious news from those on the ground "Can this be true?" He asks as his heart start to pound She sits buckled in and she prays and she prays She asks HIM to help the pilots to find a way The big metal bird finally lands -Major delays All is all right, they all received HIS praise ~~~~~~~~ Anxiously he awaits, trying to put himself at ease... She thinks, "Will he? Is he? Oh Please!" He pushes up close along with all the others She desperately tries to maintain her druthers ~~~~~~~~ There eyes finally meet, two uneasy smiles It seems like its been two billion miles She says to him softly, "I'm sorry I'm so late." He says nothing. He only holds her tight.

Author's Note

Just a little romantic write. I realize that I am not a poet. I prefer short stories and erotica to rhyming.

Reviews

[Aramey]

Sometimes, it's not about the "skill" of the poet. Some of the best poems are simply how much the reader can relate to it. And each of us have our own style, so there is now skill.... just whether or not we can FEEL what is going on. This is something I can very much relate to in my current circumstances, and a refreshing write. The imagery of fear, followed by the welcome feel of comfort is very good. Good work!

[Steve]

Thank you for a wonderful comment. That helps to inspire me.

[Harmonia Chimera]

This is really good, especially if it's your first poem. I especially like the part where it seemed the plane would come down, you described the fear not directly, but still very clearly and skillfully. I do think it would sound a little better if you replaced 'hands' with 'heart', as in 'his heart starts to pound'. Hands pounding don't exactly make sense to me, but maybe I'm alone in this feeling. Anyway, great work and keep going!

[Steve]

Oh my. I didn't realize that. Thank you.

I'm glad you liked it though.

[Muse]

Arrggh

[Steve]

ok. That is fine.

[Muse]

GO AWAY KYLE. Do you think I'm an idiot?????

[written in blood]

this was adorable, It was as if I were watching a mini movie!! nicely done.

[Steve]

Thank you my dear.

[Alskar]

It seemed to head towards a tragedy at the beginning, which makes the very simple but extremely romantic ending even better. The pacing of the poem also links to the time in which the couple have to wait to see each other, which makes it feel like we're experiencing it with them. Really good.

[Sigyn]

Awww, this was so sweet! There's a story to this poem. It differs from ones I write (where the words are all jumbled up to achieve creativity!) This is so touching. You can breathe in the emotions these characters feel. Excellent!

[Sel Whiteley]

This vividly capturing the sensation of waiting of a loved-one you haven't seen in some time, great poem.

[EmpressPoetess]

What an enjoyable read this is! I want more! there has to be a part 2, right?

[Harley Ann]

Aw :) this is cute. Scary to think they could be separated at any moment; I really thought they would be. But then the plane lands! Delayed, but safe no less. It was wonderful for...someone who thinks he's no poet ;)