"Beyond"

Thoughts in Frankfurt airport

Monday morning.
Frankfurt airport, Terminal 1.

"Beyond", a coffee bar, Gate B.
I have been coming here for years.

About to have a double espresso.
Sometimes it is the little things
we can take joy in.

Wish you were sitting across
this tall table from me,
Looking like you did last night.

Reviews

[KyleMPorter]

I like how "Beyond" and "The Vanishing" are portraits of half a person missing his other half. Scenes of loneliness pocked with memories of still vibrant love. It's like watching a man waltz with a ghost: heartbreaking and captivating. I can sense loss is a major driver for some of your 'scenes' or 'moments' -- in an airport coffee bar or hotel in town. Your choice of words and overall voice are genuine, human, and not overly-frilly -- perhaps flowery in sentiment only -- but your content and delivery sting of truth.

[NoelHC]

Thank you very much Kyle, you have caught the essence of what drove me to write this, and the Vanishing piece, as well of many of the other things I have posted on here. Your review is validation for me that I am being successful in portraying that.

[AprilRN1210]

What a simple, thoughtful, subtly romantic piece. I love the last stanza.. so sweet, tender, and honest. Makes the hopeless romantic within me sigh, with the longing felt here. nice job..

[NoelHC]

Thank you April, I am pleased my words reached out and touched you.

[AprilRN1210]

You're welcome.. Your words always seem to find a way to reach out and touch me:)

[Frieda P]

Read this with my morning cuppa, delicious offering.

[NoelHC]

Thank you for your visit, and for your kind review. I am glad it went well with your coffee, that seems so appropriate.

[Frieda P]

You're welcome, yes it was quite perfect...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've been melted down, like butter! How utterly romantic this is...I love it!

[NoelHC]

Thank you, coming from the mistress of romantic, I appreciate your kind words.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...ahh, there you go making me blush! Thank you!

[Antoñyo]

Loved this...a great morning piece. Excellent in its simplicity while leaving us with such depth!
"Leave'em wanting more." Effective.

Thanks for the share

[NoelHC]

Sorry I missed your review until now, I was so busy catching up on read requests, I had little time to check in on my own messages. I appreciate your visit and am pleased this touched you in some small way.

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful and thoughtful poem in a cafe. Excellent Noel...:)....................

[NoelHC]

Sometimes it is the simple things, isn't it?

[Sami Khalil]

So true. You are welcome...:)............................

[Lyn Anderson]

The last line makes the poem. What a nice little gem.

[NoelHC]

Thank you so much.

[Teacup Tempest]

I seem to really like your oeuvre. You have a romantic soul. I will have to enjoy it vicariously though as I do not. I agree with KyleMPorter, he was so well descriptive when he said, " It's like watching a man waltz with a ghost..." I hope you continue to post poetry as well as your short stories.

[NoelHC]

Thank you Teacup, I am glad you enjoyed this work as well, I will certainly posting more on here, and hope you will like the new things as well. I also need to have a look at your work.

[Cody Williams]

I really like this Noel! It's very short, sweet, and to the point. Thanks for sharing it Noel!

-CW

[NoelHC]

I am pleased you enjoyed this CW.

[Sunny Lotus Eyes]

I like "Beyond". It is straight forward, simple language and what's more interesting is that it is the little day to day happenings of our life which may look insignificant but in this poem it takes a another dimension. We accept we are all very much human!

[NoelHC]

Thank you for your insightful review, it is good to hear that such simple thoughts can touch others as well.