At Twilight
Fleeting Encounters
I think I saw a smile on that face,
On that beautiful face,
Like a mirage in the desert,
Like an illusion of the sea.
I'm not sure,
But I think I saw her smile
For a split second, As we passed by.
The next day,
I had something to look forward to
When I walked back from work at twilight.
The lack of light and the anticipation of her sight,
But I saw her like a recurring dream the next day,
And again we passed by like strangers.
The next day was a holiday,
And then the dreaded Monday came.
I was caught up late at work,
The sun had already left its dock,
And twilight had turned into night,
And I thought I wouldn't see her tonight.
I thought she might have passed by at twilight,
And I walked back from work with nothing to look forward to.
But then, a beautiful shadow figure appeared across from me,
Walking toward me, my heart skipped a beat.
I think I saw a smile on that face.
PS: This one was written a long time back pls forgive my flaws .
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Comments (22)
Love it!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!❤️❤️💕
This is a really nice poem, kind of dreamlike and hopeful. I love all the repetition about her smile.
This poem really captures the feeling of anticipation and fleeting moments—there’s something magical about how the smile, however brief, becomes a symbol of hope and connection. It builds this quiet, almost longing sense of waiting for something to happen, even if it’s just a simple glance or smile. The idea of seeing someone as a recurring presence in your daily life, even as a stranger, is really great. It’s relatable, too—the way routine can shift based on the possibility of that unexpected, heart-skipping moment. Beautifully done!
Aww Beautiful poem. Congratulations on top story ☺️❤️
I see nothing to forgive! ☺
J.J, this is such a beautiful poem; it felt like a dream. Congratulations on your top story. The end bit, where you apologized for your flaws; this is not flawed, it's perfect as is.
Beautiful work J.J. ! Congrats on your Top Story! 🎉
Congratulations! Very Romantic piece!
It's awesome.
Good on you! 😃
Woahhhh! Congratulations on your first Top Story 🎉 —so happy for you. May you have many more!
Gorgeous✨ Congratulations on your top story ✨
Congratulations on TS ✨👏
Beautiful poem, Dreamy and I loved it. Nicely Done!!!
Very beautiful and sweet. It reminded me of the story of an old man always waiting for a beautiful passerby in Goran Petrović’s "An Atlas Traced by the Sky". Congratulations on Top Story!
This is so dreamy and kind of bittersweet—I love it. The whole “I think I saw a smile” thing feels so real, like that split-second moment you keep replaying in your head wondering if it even happened. The way you described the shadow figure and the anticipation hit hard. Honestly, I feel like I’ve had moments like this too. It’s simple but leaves such an impact. Congratulations on getting top story
This is lovely! That’s so sweet, the sentiment of looking forward to a stranger’s smile.
Glad they listened to me - I gave this a shout-out on the Raise Your Voice Thread. Congrats on Top Story!
Great poem. What a perfect poem for a budding romance. Good job.
No flaws... It's truly a beautiful piece ❤❤
I really enjoyed the flow of this one!
very nice...great