Timothy Hicks Poet Free verse

Untimely Confidence

Wearing a baseball cap I strolled
into town beneath a summer's sky.
She looked this way - that brunette,
now I'm wearing a smile as well.
The leaves of the oak were faded green
while near the roots tiny flowers bloomed.
In her hand was one such flower.
Yellow? Red? I couldn't tell you.
The river underneath the bridge
was rushing fast over pebbles,
people came this way and that.
Two water droplets - we never met again.

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Laura Breidenthal September 30, 2016 at 3:36 AM What I love about writing poetry is catching those moments and memories, and reflecting back on it, being able to reconstruct it into words that hold meaning. We can describe our experiences so colorfully and thoughtfully, just as you have here. Always, Laura

Caleah Buil December 2, 2014 at 1:52 PM Life, it's so fleeting. In a blink of an eye everything can change. (Or in this case, two water droplets ;) ) This is a bittersweet poem. You enjoy moments while you can before its gone. (And No. I do not support YOLO. -__- hahaha) Caleah Buil December 31, 2014 at 3:02 PM HAA! I like that one!!! I'm so using that if you don't mind. ;) Timothy Hicks December 13, 2014 at 3:17 AM If anyone says YOLO, just remember its true meaning: You Ought'a Look Out ;)

Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 12:32 PM The fast didn't last very long*lol* Timothy Hicks November 9, 2014 at 12:39 PM Apparently not!! Ha ha ha... it's all good though. It's nice that we're Facebook friends so we can still keep in touch that way :)

Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2014 at 10:02 AM I like how your mind works Timothy. Timothy Hicks November 9, 2014 at 12:27 PM Thanks for stopping by Richard! Even while on your Soup-fast. Also thanks for the congratulations you gave me on Facebook :)

Paul Callus November 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM That sure is a striking point in life that you will remember, combined with many others that occur from time to time. In a few more years you will remember...get flashbacks...and wonder what and if!! I like the presentation and the conclusion. // paul Timothy Hicks November 9, 2014 at 12:27 PM Thanks again Paul. I'm sure one of these days the memory will pop up again randomly... lol.

Tim Smith November 3, 2014 at 10:50 PM A smile goes a long way...nice Timothy Timothy Hicks November 9, 2014 at 12:25 PM Indeed it does, my friend.

Ilene Bauer November 3, 2014 at 8:58 PM you've captured the moment so well in this poem. that's exactly how life is. i hope that next time the outcome is different... Timothy Hicks November 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM I'm sure they will... thanks for reading, Ilene!