Backward Glance

Katie Marie on Sep 20, 2009

The ability of one small moment in time to change the course of life.

A single little circumstance;

Surely it’s mere happenstance;

Events that follow just by chance,

No reason to think other.

A simple nod, as eyes do meet;

An exchange of words when they greet;

Their interaction is but fleet;

A fateful introduction.

A miniscule delay in time,

Unlinks the chain on which we climb.

Secondary route is now the prime;

On path we’re now committed.

Forward look assumes direction;

Rearview mirror provides reflection,

Of choices made or their rejection,

On altered course of life.

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Ruby Hawk on Sep 20, 2009
very nicely done
papaleng on Sep 20, 2009
very good one.
Darla Cooke on Sep 21, 2009
Very nice poem.
Duff D Moss on Sep 21, 2009
Oh yeah – I like this heaps. Often I reflect back and look at various things that have come to pass – a fork in the road – a decision made taking two very different directions.
Some of them astound me really and it doesn’t really seem like I would have made the decision that I did at that time (if that makes sense)

That final stanza is freaking brilliant.
Melody SJAL on Sep 21, 2009
Wonderful, I love the flow and choice of words.
Marie Milton on Sep 21, 2009
I just loved the way you composed this poem : )) I really thought it was great!!!.
You never let me down – I know why I’m a fan of your writing : ))

btw. I’ve never heard of ‘happenstance’ before ) I loved that bit exceedingly. I thought it was brilliant…I bit of poety licence there I think : ))
STEVE666 on Sep 21, 2009
Loved this. Fate. As George Michael sang-’Turn a different corner and we might never have met.’
kate smedley on Sep 24, 2009
Fate indeed! There’s a wonderful rhythm (and rhyme) to this and I thought the use of happenstance was inspired, it’s one of my favourite words. Outstanding poem.
deep blue on Sep 24, 2009
A very interesting poem with abstract message.

Hi there!