MISSED CHANCE

A slice of Life

MISSED CHANCE

 

He walks past me on a tree-lined sidewalk

A knife in my chest

I sniff his cologne

We nearly brush, my hat shields part of my face

My personage fails to attract

I follow him well behind a shadow’s distance

For days I anticipate and stalk

Often, I must run

To hold him in my glance

One time I watch him turn his head

Shall I assume a gaze at me?

My heart dips, I blush

Likely a fancy?

He turns, meanders slowly toward me

Peruses my figure

As we face close

He mutters:” Oh excuse me, I thought you were someone else.”

Twists his figure to leave

I endure, shell shocked

My hope drowns

My tears, a stream of rejection

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Laz K.]

I know the feeling - and I'm sure many others do, too. Why, oh why can't hearts be synchronized? Life would be so much easier...:)

[Betty Hermelee]

I agree , but life is too complicated.
Thanks fir reading, I appreciate it
Best, Betty

[Poetic Beauty]

Rejection is never a fun thing to endure

[Betty Hermelee]

It's heart-breaking!!! Thanks for reading!!
Best. Betty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that is so embarrassing...I have had that happen to me...both sides of it.
Mistaken identity, some attention, apologies, and back to loneliness.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

thanks Jacob, a fine comment; pretty sad situation.
Best, B

[Vertigo Cat1111]

An amazing title and poem and I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but it certainly threw me for a loop! The feeling of immeasurable disappointment is palpable and painful here. Also, the image you chose for this one is beautiful. I really enjoyed this one, yet again!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a lovely review.
Best, Betty

[Kelly Scheppers]

How fast the heart begins to flutter when we get a glimpse of someone who snares our attention. A whiff of cologne quickly ignites the senses to the point of no return. Likely a fancy? It's just that thing called love!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much for visiting my page and reviewing my poem.!