Arrows With Near Misses

what time remembers most

is how the mercury in the wall

thermometer boiled as he breezed in

how the pupils in her eyes dilated

uncontrollably as she melted into

his when he glanced her way

such a give away don't you think

apart from that tell tale pink flush

that slowly crept neck upwards

and while she sizzled inside

fantasising on how they might be

in an intimate cosy setting

vetting his every move, touching

his lips with imaginary finger tips

pausing on blissful lingering kisses

talk about wide open opportunities

reminding her on past ponderings and

arrows with cupid's narrow misses

Reviews

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, sometimes those near misses are something that was meant to be. It always amazes me how the heart does act in these situations. Been there, have the T-shirt. Sometimes we can't just follow those arrows, for whatever reason. Still, these moments do stay in our memory. Maybe the heart knows when things should not be. Chris, you have such poetic grace with words. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mike. They are near misses for a reason I say. Usually because something better comes along :) Have a good Thursday yourself.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

You are welcome, Chris, Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Patricia]

wow what an opening stanza! Geeze that was brilliant! Oh those moments are never forgotten, so haunting and regretted. Hate them LOL Love this poem wow! who can't relate to this?!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for your generous review.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Sounds like the one that got away. "If onlies" are seldom more than speculations, though. Obviously, he was not the one.

[Chris Shaw]

I think most of us can remember the odd one or two that got away. Fun to reflect on it from time to time. Life is too serious at times. Thanks John.

Chris

[lightsong]

been there more than once dear Chris, if You are still young it is easier, but when You are older it's more hard (though sometimes it's the opposite it depends on the situation and the person) a young heart can heal, the wise older heart will need more work to be healed, I think a person who doesn't share You the same feelings it's either they are not awaken yet, or they are not your person and destiny, well there are more to speak in this but let me stop here. You did a truly amazing job here my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I do believe you are right. Many thanks for stopping by to read this one.

Chris

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Oh, how those near misses become fuel for those emblazoned moments when we find the courage to step out on faith and simply say, "hi." Wonderful piece!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Travis. Pleased you enjoyed this little bit of nostalgia:) Appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Beccy]

Not that I a cynic, but most men wouldn't recognise an arrow winging its way towards them even if it scored a bullseye!

Still, as Emily Dickinson wrote, 'hope is the thing with feathers,' as is of course Cupid's arrow, so I guess we just ought to keep on hoping for more hits than misses. :))

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha Beccy you made me smile. I agree with you. This geezer though, knew he was God's gift and milked it for what it was worth. Happy to let this one slide into the memory bank. He would have been trouble :) Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... narrow misses... are like kisses
that linger in our Soul. We are blessed with Arrows that do become embedded and wedded to our most ardent desires... and enable us to settle where flowers bloom. Your poetry always gives our life dignity. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat what a gift you have with words. Thank you for being you.

Chris

[red93]

Lovely meditation on Love's possibilities Chris. Nice to think of someone 'sizzling inside'. Very appropriate Summery feel to this as well.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for stopping by.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes I understand this poem dear Chris.
"talk about wide open opportunities
reminding her on past ponderings and
arrows with cupid's narrow misses"
Those missed arrows left us waiting for no-one. I did enjoy these words and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for sharing your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Unspoken poet]

Arrows sometimes hit the target, sometimes they miss, This is a wonderful write Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read Unspoken. Thanks so much.

Chris