Maria Williams Poet Verse

We Pass Each Other

He approaches fast

We bump - silly heart beats wildly
Him - lost in thought- No word of apology
We pass each other

He approaches fast

Eyes so blue - elicits soundless sighs
He stares - out into distant skies
We pass each other

He approaches fast

Sensual lips - beg a moonlight kiss
A dropped beat- my heart does miss
We pass each other

He approaches fast

New day dawns - new courage found
Courage flees - from lips no sound
We pass each other

He approaches fast

Gold tipped streaks - on hair of brown
He neither smiles - nor does he frown
We pass each other

He approaches fast

Hint of down - on a manly chin
Imagining stroking it - I hide a grin
We pass each other

He approaches fast

Convinced he’ll smile - eye contact meet
He hurries by - I concede defeat
We pass each other

He approaches fast

Smile he does - chatting on the phone
Pangs of hurt - He’s not alone
We pass each other

He approaches fast
I hurry on - with eyes downcast
A bump I feel - and look aghast
I look into the bluest eyes
My heart it stops
I groan 
I die

A quizzical smile plays on his lips
Oh beating heart that soars and dips
And so this moment I shall seize
Forever in my memory freeze

We stand and grin- no words to utter
Still ----We don’t pass each other

Footnote: 
School over and kids thronged a mall, where I sat sipping my coffee in a café. I couldn’t help overhearing some high school girls, loudly talking about their teenage crushes which prompted me to write this amusing poem. I’m sure parents of teenage girls the world over will undeniably identify with. Oh!! And of course Taylor Swift was one of their favourite singers. 

Music video by Taylor Swift performing ‘You Belong With Me’ (C) 2009 Big Machine Records, LLC  
Published on Jun 16, 2009 #VEVOCertified on April 16, 2011.

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Paul Callus June 12, 2018 at 12:08 PM A pleasure to be reading this poem once again, Maria....while slowly going through your poems in case one of them skipped my attention:) Hugs // paul Maria Williams June 12, 2018 at 10:49 PM Lol that's so lovely Paul. Thank you once again....Maria hugs

Gayle Rodd January 3, 2018 at 7:51 PM I was enthralled with every new verse- like a cliffhanger I hoped this would be the moment it would all mesh together! Smashin' ending! Bravo

Faraz Ajmal November 26, 2017 at 2:23 AM Such a beautiful written poem, I m glad that I stop by to read this one, I enjoyed reading every single line of it, the way you describe everything is truly amazing,

Ronald A. Williams November 20, 2017 at 9:08 PM Cooli said. I am glad that I did not pass the poem. Unique and heart felt tell. Nice Maria Williams November 20, 2017 at 10:05 PM Thank you so much Ronald, Im glad too that you stopped by. I really appreciate it you didn't 'pass by'....Maria

Connie Marcum Wong November 17, 2017 at 1:29 AM Superbly written Maria! I went through the troubled teen years with three of my children. I remember my teen years and would not want to repeat them! : ) Maria Williams November 17, 2017 at 1:56 AM Bitter sweet memories Connie, yes when my kids went through that i could identify well with it . Thanks for visiting and lovely comments my friend. i really appreciate it...Maria xxx

Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 11:08 AM This is such a masterpiece...I'm honestly amazed by it. You caught me from the get go and kept me....oh but that ending line...Still...we don't pass each other. Victory! :) I loved this, Maria. Such a sweet poem. Blessings, dear. Maria Williams November 15, 2017 at 8:30 PM Thank you so much Eileen. I'm over the moon that you think so my friend. Thanks always for the support I really appreciate it. Will see you on your page....Maria xxx

Susan Ashley November 12, 2017 at 10:01 PM Such an awesome write Maria. I love the creative, uptempo, bittersweet and youthful theme of your poem. A superb write with wonderful rhythm and rhyme with a sweet twist at the end. I truly enjoyed this fantastic write and your footnote my talented friend... hugs! Susan Ashley November 13, 2017 at 5:29 AM Thank you my lovely friend Maria. Travel safely and I look forward to your return. Hugs and friendship! Maria Williams November 13, 2017 at 5:10 AM Susan thank you so much my sweet friend. You spread so much light and joy. Thanks always for your support and lovely comments....Maria xxx Ps I'm going away for two days interstate, but will catch up with more of your brilliant poetry,when i get back. xxx

Paul Callus November 7, 2017 at 12:30 PM Hi Maria... I loved the build-up and the most lovely ending of this fast flowing poem. There was a time when I somehow resembled the girl in the poem:) As for Taylor Swift, she's one of my favourites, so is this video. ~ Regards // paul Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 6:53 PM She is such a great talent Taylor Swift, one of my favourite young singers too. I think we all carry these bitter sweet memories with us Paul, posing the question "what if"? I wanted to end this on a sweet note though. Thank you my friend for dropping by, I know how busy you are, so i really do appreciate it....Maria

Kim Rodrigues November 7, 2017 at 6:44 AM What a beautiful sentiment of teenage wont and angst! A fave! <3 Blessings, Maria! Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 6:54 PM Thank you so much Kim, I really appreciate the visit and lovely comments my friend....Maria xx

John Gondolf November 7, 2017 at 5:02 AM Very nicely done, Maria. I was always the one too shy to say hello; I have so many “what if’s” that might have changed the course of my life. I enjoyed your poem this morning. John Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 5:09 AM Thank you so much John. Bitter sweet memories, but I wanted this one to end on a sweet note. thanks for popping by...Maria

Winged Warrior November 6, 2017 at 7:26 PM Beautifully done...as always my friend...the youth are our future...ah to be a teenager again...gathering my thoughts...will contact soon...god bless my friend...^WW^ Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 12:52 AM Thanks so much WW, and I really appreciate your visit, under the circumstances , I know that would have been difficult. How are you coping? Of course take all the time. Will be there when you're ready. God Bless my friend....Maria

Silent One November 6, 2017 at 3:35 PM I can see how this wonderful poem was published, you are a very talented writer.. ITs very clever how your wrote it. they say love is wasted on the young, but is that not how we learn? Excellent write Maria.. Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 12:49 AM Thank you Si, haven't we all been there at some time?. Bitter sweet memories, well this one ended on a sweet note. thanks for popping by and commenting. I really do appreciate it my dear friend...Maria

Vijay Pandit November 6, 2017 at 6:23 AM A talented work of art, Maria--you have captured the discourse of youth lovingly in this poem--well done friend! Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 12:54 AM Thank you so much Vijay. I really appreciate you visit and lovely comment my friend...Maria

Afzal Nusker November 6, 2017 at 6:14 AM Flow of rhythm & rhyme is amazing and I love the way you ended it, the last line is ironic!! Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 12:54 AM Thank you so much Afzal I really appreciate you visit and lovely comment my friend...Maria

Pashang Salehi November 6, 2017 at 2:32 AM Dear Maria, I don't remember my teenage years.. Moonlight kisses, wow... The youth given to the young is unfair.... Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 1:01 AM Well Pashang, there certainly wasn't any moonlight kisses for me either, no sneaking off with my ever watchful parents. But I'm sure every teenager fantasizes about such things. thanks so much for your lovely visit and comments....Love, Maria