A Moment

by D.   Oct 1, 2020


A solitary raindrop
rolls down your left cheek
from the corner of
your eye -

there is a hole
in the roof of the bus
shelter

you hesitantly peel
a tangerine;
hold a segment
to your lips,

we are perhaps
transfixed
by different
things

as world whirs by
in slow motion.

You are not masked
and everything is
distant

except us.

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  • 3 years ago

    by Skyfire

    Oh this is beautifully lovely.

  • 3 years ago

    by Michael

    Daniel,
    Certainly a timeless moment, with a gentle structure. Great to read your poems again
    M :)

    • 3 years ago

      by D.

      Cheers Michael. Always a pleasure to hear from you. :)

  • 3 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Well done, Daniel. Is there a possible typo in 'as world'? I believe a 'the' would fit very snugly indeed between that lovely use of alliteration! :)

    All the best as ever, good man.

    • 3 years ago

      by D.

      You’re absolutely right! I dunno how I missed that. Thanks so much Ben. :)

  • 3 years ago

    by Gracy Judith

    'A moment' captured so beautifully...
    Congratulations on the win!

    • 3 years ago

      by D.

      Thank you Star, Gracy. :) Hope you're both well

  • 3 years ago

    by Star

    This is really beautiful, you captured a scene so perfectly.
    I also love the double meaning of masked!!!

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