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Meter - Iambic Pentameter

Rhyme - AB - AB - CC

It matters not the timing of a day, An absent mind that meets a busy street. The driver of a bus who turns away To better hear a joke behind his seat. An accident, no planning to discern. A curve of fate, be random or your turn Gene Bourne 07-21-14 .

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Sharmila Shankar

Date: 10/2/2014 1:33:00 AM

Loved the poem.

Gene Bourne
Date: 10/2/2014 11:45:00 AM

I appreciate your comment, Sharmila...very much. Have a great day....Your PS friend...Gene.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/10/2014 11:15:00 PM

Excellent poem. Thank you... and God bless you.

Gene Bourne
Date: 8/13/2014 12:13:00 AM

Thanks, Regina...I like to try and get the message across In as few words as possible God bless you...Your PS friend....Gene.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/5/2014 10:16:00 PM

Nice write Gene. I have enjoyed this reading... Verlena

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/5/2014 10:15:00 PM

Nice write Gene. I have enjoyed this reading... Verlena

Gene Bourne
Date: 8/6/2014 1:45:00 AM

Hi Verlena...fellow Mississippian....Thanks so much for coming here and commenting...Hoping all is well with you.....Best wishes....Gene.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/31/2014 8:34:00 AM

Accidents do happen this way don` t they.So much to ponder about never being careless when driving.Great post!

Gene Bourne
Date: 8/1/2014 6:43:00 PM

Hi Charmaine...I agree...and thanks for the comment. Every accident I've had seemed so senseless, yet I guess it was meant to be. If only we could view ten minutes ahead in time...Have a great weekend. Its raining in Mississippi. Your PS friend...Gene

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/29/2014 3:27:00 PM

serendipity is a very nice thing. What do they call it when a tragedy results from looking away? Like the bus driver might do. IS it called the same or does it have a different name? This one got me thinking.

Gene Bourne
Date: 7/29/2014 11:08:00 PM

Friend Andrea....you've got me thinking now. If the person had received a phone call, which delayed them just five minutes, the bus would have already passed...but that's true of anything we do at anytime. I guess it's just "Serendipity"..... It's good to hear from you...and I value your comments. YF....Gene

Gene Bourne

Date: 7/29/2014 2:15:00 AM

Hi, Noelle...You made my day. I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful comment I've been busy removing my poems from a far less friendly site. Everyone I've come in contact with on PS have been welcoming and considerate. I will be joining as a paying member soon...Your PS friend...Gene. BTW...did you have a favorite from the ones you read?

Noelle Devereau
Date: 7/29/2014 11:23:00 AM

Hi Gene, I think I like "Each to Each" and "Dream Enhansers" best...Also liked "Night at Grandma's" but it was hard for me to decide because I like them all..I can tell that you must be a wonderful man...Glad that I could make your day... :) Noelle

Noelle Devereau

Date: 7/28/2014 11:13:00 AM

Hi Gene, I've read all of your poetry you've posted here on PS and must say I've enjoyed reading everyone of them...you're a tallented man...Noelle

Gene Bourne
Date: 7/29/2014 2:17:00 AM

(See message above)....Gene