Shadow Passing

Past life

Can you dry away the tears.

They are not planned,

But just appear.

A thought of the past,

Memory so vivid,

Suddenly emotions come forth.

Standing on a street corner,

Taking in the sites;

A shadow seems to cross your path.

Orifice sensations light you up.

Memories again renew your past.

You search around with your eyes.

Hoping to match senses again,

With memory of the past.

To feel that rush you had that did not last.

As you look left,

And then to the right, up ahead.

There's nothing in-sight.

But the memory is there though lost.

And will lay in wait in the dark.

So your heart can race again.

When again the shadow passes.

Reviews

[Perkele.7885]

I like the flash from the past Will! The Shadow either shades that area or was just passing through and latched on to you and was unprepared for you. Shadows are my bailiwick and I do not even know all that much about them. But, I do believe in energy that is out there among us and I believe that it probably stays fairly close to home.

[Willard Wells]

And that home is in your own mind and with all the time so you can let it out to play when you want. The shadows in the hallways?? My bailiwick. Aha!

[Willard Wells]

By the way with all my running off I failed to thank you for your time and words. Greatly appreciated. Peace Out!

[Dara]

But the memory is there though lost.
And will lay in wait in the dark.
So your heart can race again.

I only know too well how this works. Sometimes the memories seem to have a mind of their own and appear when you least expect it. A very beautiful write and wonderfully penned.

[Willard Wells]

They appear when least expected and can go away just as quick. Thank you for taking time to read my work and commenting.

[Girl With A Pen]

Such captivating words. I could not stop reading. Thank you for sharing this

[Willard Wells]

Thank you so much. I am so happy you enjoyed my work. Your time and review are greatly appreciated.

[Lydia Shutter]

Memories seem to slap a person in the face at the most unexpected times and when they do tears sneak up with them. Yes, they can bring back the emotions we felt and we can remember every detail. It is spooky to a degree. The imagery you employ is wonderful. Lydi**

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Lydia, your words are always welcomed and you are too kind. I appreciate your time and comments.

[E G TEN]

Hello Mr Wells, the infamous look left, and then to the right,,
I remembered those lines from your earlier writes.. what a
Talent you had become as a writer,, very cool of you
to share all your poems.. beautiful wordings you have here my
friend, thanks for Shari! :-)

[Willard Wells]

EG you humble me with your words and they are greatly appreciated. Peace Out!

[wordman]

a beautiful piece here willard,memories from the past

[Willard Wells]

Thank you wordman. Appreciate the time and comment.

[wordman]

my pleasure

[MsJewel]

Memories can be like shadows, passing before us, sneaking up on us when least expected. I was drawn in by the melancholy tone of your words and can feel the emotion in this piece. Great writing and a pleasure to read.

Julie

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Jewel. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking time to visit.

[Samuel Dickens]

As I have far more days behind me than in front, those shadows sometimes look like a crowd. You describe the phenomena very well.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you so much for your kind words and review. Most of my days are behind me too and all the shadows I have were lurking as I wrote creating more shadows.

[Marcus K]

But the memory is there though lost.
And will lay in wait in the dark.
So your heart can race again.
When again the shadow passes.

sweet heaven you've read my journal ... or my mind. This sounds soooo much like me, but in words that punch. i LOVE that last line! i'm glad i stumbled onto your page!

[Willard Wells]

Marcus your words are too kind. I appreciate the visit and comments. As they say "We are not alone". There are at least two of us. LOL

[BlueZan]

I love this piece. It conveys beauty and loneliness in a way that makes the reader feel understood and less alone. Absolutely lovely.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you liked it. Your time reading my work is greatly appreciated.

[BlueZan]

It is time well spent!

[SuicidePact.]

Where did you get your inspiration for this? It's magnificent.

[Willard Wells]

One of the random thoughts that came across my processor and I started writing. Most of my work is base of some phrase I hear, write or speak. I am never sure where it will end or go. Thank you for reading and commenting on my work.