Happenstance – something that happens by chance

Serendipity – making fortunate discoveries by accident

Some of the best things in life happen without our planning for them.

 

A chance encounter out of the blue

I don’t think I was looking, but spotted you

Lingering on my life’s periphery

As if planted there to catch my eye

I had to pause and wonder why

Since serendipity is so rare for me

Your smile drew me in at first glance

Genuine, friendly, loving and warm

Your eyes and lips in pleasing form

So thankful for the happy happenstance

Fate, destiny, kismet or a gracious God who

Even though I wasn’t looking, let me find you

 

 

©2011 – Andrea J. Shannon

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  • CHIPMUNK on Oct 20, 2011

    Beautiful pic and true by chance you have it

  • Adrn0919 on Oct 20, 2011

    Very nice share, unexpected joy that makes one’s day.

  • Val Mills on Oct 20, 2011

    I like the word Happenchance, haven’t heard that before. Nice thoughts recorded here.

  • jen2010 on Oct 20, 2011

    Wow that was a nice share..

  • tonywriter on Oct 21, 2011

    wonderful writing mate :)

  • girishpuri on Oct 22, 2011

    nice share

  • LoveDoctor on Oct 22, 2011

    nice work

  • T. S. Lewis on Nov 1, 2011

    Gems are covered by dirt. Wonderful as always.

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