When a glance froze time

When a glance froze time.

Swirling ice,

a swig, scotch,

drowning time.

Party, motion,

laughter, noise,

music..... loud.

Across the room

he sees HER

mingling, cheerful;

immeasurable beauty.

His glance meets hers,

paused eye contact, 

momentarily frozen,

he scans, she reads,

time resets,

spell broken.

She smiles,

he salutes

raising the glass,

acknowledging.

He turns,

she disappears

ice swirls,

last drop.

He sighs.......

sad, reflecting

over his

vanished youth.

Reviews

[V]

Reads different from so many of your other writings but definitely well. I like the shortness and sharpness of your lines, they create clear and enjoyable images. The last stanza is really good, provides a different feel and view on the whole piece, a nice closing.

[andrew mitchell]

With 1300 writes up my sleeve I do change Vanessa whether it's a good path or a dead end or just the phase I'm going through, The readers dictate my journey. Thank you for your lovely comments Vanessa.Much appreciated Thank you again.

[V]

You're welcome. I change my style too from time to time, I think it's a nice way to express oneself entirely.

[Pryde Foltz]

That longing is a killer, whether it be for person, place or concept. Treat them like a message in bottle. Sealed them in tight and let the ocean take them to where and whom it will. Here's to the making of new, more youthful memories. Loved this write, Andrew:)

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you so much Pryde for your lovely words. Old age is a b***h pardon the language when youth can not be reclaimed

[Pryde Foltz]

In can in the mind and I recommended doing so:) Can anyone say cocoon:):):)

[andrew mitchell]

I wrote this poem based on the sadness of not being able to be young again and seeing lovely girls one would wish to date if one was there age. Life is cruel even in the event of love lol. One can only reflect .

[Pryde Foltz]

Yeah, I hear you ... i find it helps to separate the concept of romantic love and spiritual love. Although it is very nice when the second informs the first. But romantic love is based on evolution and our drive ... whether we recognize it or not ... to reproduce. It exists in just about everyone and suffering is essential ingredient. Knowing this about human nature helps to let go a little of the suffering. You might be interested in this episode of the tragic sip.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LOvPBV-sA&list=UU8rAsV8Dot4MbmtGZOA0UlQ

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks for your lovely input Pryde. Your views are so true!:)

[Pryde Foltz]

Wishing you a wonderful day:)

[andrew mitchell]

you too Pryde, It's night here!