Not Meant for Me

A thought that came to my surprise

Soon disappeared behind my eyes

It ran around inside my brain

I tried to catch it, but in vain

 

I think the thought was quite profound

Amazing brilliance to astound

Those ancient secrets of existence

Took the path of most resistance

 

The thought that came, then went away

Would deem all other thoughts passé

But because it disappeared,

I will not be so revered

 

I think that thought just wandered in,

Not meant for me, to my chagrin

That thought that came, to my surprise

Was meant for someone far more wise

Author's Note

A contest write - first line was given.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

You've done a great job with the rhyme and meter. Sometimes I've had a thought wander in that I wasn't equipped to handle. Sort of landed in the wrong mailbox, I guess. It's a fine poem, so I hope you win.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sam - I like the way you put that - landed in the wrong mailbox. :)

[1]

A delightful, insightful piece.... One right after another. Just like the thought itself; simple yet complex in nature, what a contradiction! Loved it!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you; I appreciate the reads and reviews, and your insights!

[Will Neill]

Some thoughts are meant for others, are they just drifting around. I loved this.
Will

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Will. Glad you liked this piece.

[S. Overstreet]

That was amazing. I so dislike when that happens. But it does inspire me to do something greater because if I could think of a thought that amazing then I must be capable of much more than I realize. Thanks for sharing.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, S.O.! That is a great way to look at it - we are capable of so much! :)

[Brittney]

So amazing, you outdid yourself with this one. Truly love the flow, and the idea behind the poem. You took that first line and made it into a brilliant poem, congrats on winning the contest!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Brittney! I enjoy a challenge like this one.

[Dr. Wood ?]

oh so good....................i love a little nonsense, as you well know....A worthy winner

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - my most profound thoughts are often nonsense, as you know! :)

[Dr. Wood ?]

nowt wrong with nonsense..all them serious geezers could do with a dose or two if you ask me..

[J_Star]

Ha! Love that last line. And I like the idea of a thought being something that comes from elsewhere and leaves as suddenly and mysteriously as it showed up. Good stuff.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, J. A lot of my thoughts flit in and out so quickly...

[Joyce S. Greene]

Sounds like many of my ideas for poems, Rita. You have me chuckling here. Great job for the contest and I wish you the best of luck.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Joyce! :)

[Marie]

Next time set a trap...don't let it get away...

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! But I'm not as quick as I used to be... ;)

[Inspiring Writer]

Last stanza's well written, i enjoyed this piece. Greatly penned.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks - it flowed from the given first line.