Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Appear

There did appear upon your face an image,
of what your mind had gathered up as thought,
and it belied the words that you were speaking;
expression did convey you were distraught.

It was a fleeting moment which revealed,
the pain which eyes and mouth so clearly showed,
and yet which was at odds with what you said;
I touched your arm so gently and tears flowed.


APPEAR
1a : to be or come in sight <the sun appears on the horizon>
  b : to show up <appears promptly at eight each day>
2: to come formally before an authoritative body <must appear in court today>
3: to have an outward aspect : seem <appears happy enough>

8 comments:

  1. I love that final line. Very visual--I can see this happening. Thanks so much for linking up.

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  2. I love that last line as well! Beautiful writing!

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  3. Lovely piece-- great writing! Poetic.

    best,
    MOV

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  4. Very moving.. that single touch, that connection opens us up, and we know someone cares.

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  5. Sometimes we're so easy to read when we try to cover up our true feelings. This was beautiful!

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  6. The touch and the tears... very evocative.

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