Rare Encounters
Photograph by: Sandy Carlson
Quite suddenly there comes a time
When someone enters our life
Who so changes all that we are.
They invade our mind, our thoughts;
They find a direct path,
Piercing with such precision
Into the very center of us.
It is frightening
As the heart throbs with such passion.
Frightening,
As the mind races with unending longing.
Maddening, so maddening
As all else fades into a distant backdrop,
Leaving one utterly dumbfounded with confusion.
Such encounters are never forgotten.
Their presence etches a mark
Deep into our weeping hearts.
Perhaps with a cry, pleading to flee as far as possible,
Or, perhaps our tears long to heal its bitter parting;
For surely this rare encounter fades into a foggy distance
Never to be embraced again.
Viola Jaynes
Feb. 2009
The encounter is a work of art, like this poem! Oh, for such life-changing moments, my friend.
Comment by SandyCarlson — February 3, 2009 @ 7:36 pm
Sandy, I so agree with you. A work of art that can be so profoundly painful yet nothing can open us up to so much beauty at the same time. Your heart is much like mine…and I’m glad.
Comment by Viola Jaynes — February 3, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
I read this yesterday, and thought to myself how utterly wonderful to be so blessed. Then it dawned on me, there are rare encounters in my life every day, all I have to do is embrace them … and enjoy the ride.
This is beautifully worded …
Comment by Amias — February 4, 2009 @ 2:15 pm
Amias, thank you and I hope you do enjoy the ride. We can learn so much from the relationships in our lives. Best to you!
Comment by Viola Jaynes — February 4, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
Indeed! Such an encounter is a rare but wonderful blessing…I enjoyed reading this piece.
Comment by Maggie — February 4, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Thank you Maggie! Glad you came to visit! Thanks and best to you!
Comment by Viola Jaynes — February 4, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
Wonderful post..so powerful & poignant…a poem that tells a sad but meaningful story. I know this will mean so much to many readers & will touch & help heal them in the most painful areas of their lives. This illustrates the essence of what this blog is all about. Keep up the good work!
Comment by Diane — February 5, 2009 @ 12:31 am