Poem by Randy Shutte

A wonderful romantic poem, dear Vicky.

Just perfectly aligned to your reality to be!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Thank you for this post dear Vicky,
and thank you Margherita for the beautiful image.

Love At First Sight
by Wislawa Szymborska

They're both convinced
that a sudden passion joined them.
Such certainty is beautiful,
but uncertainty is more beautiful still.

Since they'd never met before, they're sure
that there'd be nothing between them.
But what's the word from the streets,
staircases, hallways-
perhaps they've passed by each other a
million times?

I want to ask them
if they don't remember-
a moment face to face
in some revolving door?
perhaps a "sorry" muttered in a crowd?
a curt "wrong number" caught in the receiver?-
but I know the answer.
No, they don't remember.

They'd be amazed to hear
that Chance has been toying with them
now for years.

Not quite ready yet
to become their Destiny,
it pushed them close, drove them apart,
it barred their path,
stifling a laugh,
and then leaped aside.

There were signs and signals,
even if they couldn't read them yet.
Perhaps, three years ago
or just last Tuesday
a certain leaf fluttered
from one shoulder to another?
Something was dropped and then picked up.
Who knows, maybe the ball that vanished
into childhood's thicket?

There were doorknobs and doorbells
where one touch had covered another
beforehand.
Suitcases, checked and standing side by side.
One night, perhaps, the same dream,
grown hazy by morning.

Every beginning
is only a sequel, after all,
and the book of events
is always open halfway through.

Beautiful!!!

Thank you everyone, and thank you Teo for the original post.

Love
Vicky

This is truly beautiful.
A nice gift for Vicky's wedding.

Sincerely,
Gisele

Are you the Randy Shutte that lived in Glen Ellyn Illinois? Please respond to: Nancepa2b@sbcglobal.net.
Thank you

HA!!! Hi Nancy! If this guy lived in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, it is the town right next to me! I'd like to know also, does anyone have any information?

Love,