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.

[Archishman Rick]

Near miss or far miss, the missed arrows are ones to be thankful for! And dodging an especially sharp one is a coveted art.. haha :') Nice write, Ms. Anne. Best wishes.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for dropping in to leave a review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Just Kim]

Oh WOW!! I just adored how you summed up this write, loved that last stanza. This is amazing

[Chris Shaw]

Really pleased you enjoyed this one, especially the final stanza. Ta Kim.

Chris

[Yashika]

This is a beautiful poem, and I love the way you give titles to your poems. They're always as beautiful as the text.

[Chris Shaw]

Yashika, thank you so much for that lovely review.. I do put quite a bit of effort into finding the right title. So pleased you noticed. Thanks for popping in. Truly appreciated.

Chris

[Dave]

So, so hot! The love that we wished to have happened. How you reflect on every aspect of what it would have been like. Christine, I like this very much, a side of you I don't belive I've seen before.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Yes my muse guided me somewhere else with this one. Glad you liked it. All good wishes.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Those narrow misses can keep us pondering and questioning the what if’s. There is a longing and a feeling of being out of sync because of the love that was narrowly missed.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks PB. Just a flight of fancy my muse took me on. Happy with my lot, but that doesn't mean I don't reflect and smile.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Floating on a wisp of a dream

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh those near misses, and yet...a moment here...
just a smile, a grin, a glance...something to press between our pages like fossilized flower.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes J, a reflection and a smile. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Tina]

Sounds like a love from a far, some one your just dying to notice you. But usually they don't. Good poem

[Chris Shaw]

Long time ago, but it lingers in the memory and creates a smile every now and then. Thank you Tina. :)

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
I think this is my favorite of your poems so far; the sizzling theme, the phrasing and descriptiveness of her feelings all came together and hit me in the face; maybe a bit like she felt when beauty walked in. This brought to mind some of my crushes. Haha
Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read mattavelli. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes, he was eye candy that's for sure. Oozed beauty out of every pore. Ha, that rhymes. Having a hot flush just thinking about him :))

[mattavelli]

Haha, go cool down.