P.S. Awtry Poet Free verse

I Saw You Today

Lost in my search for some item on the shelves,
I turn to push the cart forward, and

there you are!

I am stunned, because I thought I'd never see
you
again. I stop and watch
you.
I'd forgotten
you
stood that way. I'd forgotten
you
made that face. I know it's not
you.
But I stand there, very still not wanting to break
the spell. The stranger turns, and

you are gone...

The stranger and I exchange smiles.
Gratitude fills me that for a moment
I saw
you.


December 6, 2018

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Geoffrey Brewer January 10, 2019 at 2:58 PM There is something archetypical about the scene and event you describe. I find it evocative and a little haunting. P.S. Awtry January 10, 2019 at 6:54 PM Thank you for the feed back. I appreciate your visit :)

Brandy Nicole December 16, 2018 at 7:02 PM Sometimes, seeing someone you know, in someone you don't, is very comforting. This is beautiful and tender. Congratulations P.S. AWTRY, on this win. ~ Brandy P.S. Awtry December 16, 2018 at 8:09 PM yes, thank you Brandy :)

Carolyn Devonshire December 16, 2018 at 3:30 PM Sometimes we think we see a lost love again, but maybe something in the back of our mind just wanted to find them again, P.S. We call all relate to your feelings here. Nicely penned. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn P.S. Awtry December 16, 2018 at 5:13 PM thank you, Carolyn :)

Connie Marcum Wong December 16, 2018 at 2:40 PM This poem really reaches the heart. When my son was 14 and left to live with his father I missed him so much I felt like hugging strangers that resembled him. I could really relate to your sweet and sensitive poem. Congratulations on your top win! : ) P.S. Awtry December 16, 2018 at 5:13 PM Thank you, Connie. :)

Wren Rushing December 16, 2018 at 6:05 AM The stranger turns and you are gone. Love that line! P.S. Congrats on placement in contest. Well deserved. P.S. Awtry December 16, 2018 at 10:03 AM Thank you, Wren :)

Line Gauthier December 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM Wow - beautiful, PS. Got shivers. A FAVE for me. P.S. Awtry December 6, 2018 at 5:24 PM thank you, so much Line :)

Chris Green December 6, 2018 at 2:39 PM I really liked this and could see it clearly. It's funny how our mind tricks us like this and often it is a very welcomed thing. P.S. Awtry December 6, 2018 at 2:40 PM thank you. i wondered if others had this experience. :)