What Could Have Been

I saw her on the street one day
Noticing her angelic smile
Then she saw I saw her
So I quit looking for a while

I felt I was not deserving
Of one so beautiful and kind
Gone like the wind, what could have been
Was forever etched into my mind!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Romios Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 8:04 PM
Nicely done, Panagiota
Bangalee Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 2:09 AM
it's a romantic expression ... seemingly I feel there
Laurie Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 7:15 PM
Hello Pat … missed opportunities can have a lifelong effect - thanks Pat - Lindsay
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 4:28 PM
The saddest words, what might have been - well put, Pat ~
Andresen Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 6:58 AM
- A smiling and beautiful angel (?) ... a lovely poem, Pat :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Thank you so much!!!.....80)
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