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What to watch

A poem

By Irina PattersonPublished 4 years ago 2 min read
What to watch
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There was once a time when you looked into HER eyes.

Her eyes held the story that was worth watching. And you watched. She held the mystery that was worth solving.

You smiled, she smiled back.

She gazed into your eyes. Your eyes told the tale of your past adventures and love, and your insecurities, some regrets, and other regrets. She saw your pain. She watched. She thought it was worthy of watching.

She had the familiar taste of someone that was close to you. Her chocolate eyes comforted you like a gentle hug from an old friend. She smelled like home, oh how sweet it is to come back after a long time. She held your hand with her long, slim fingers, she smiled. Your stomach was overjoyed to see her.

Your happiness made her happy and vice versa.

She embraced you and hugged you, whispered something in your ear which made you speechless for a moment.

She said something about being lonely in this overcrowded world. Her eyes shed a tear while she held you tight.

That was your first date, and it will be your last.

What's the name for it? Ghosted?

She vanished, without leaving a note. You looked for her everywhere. She was gone.

How could it be? You thought you were worth watching one another. Was it all a lie?

And now you're here, all alone, thinking of her. Your stomach is turning from the anxiety of wanting someone who will never return.

What to do?

Was there a time when your life didn't revolve around her?

Maybe the story isn't as great as you imagine? Maybe it's just boring episodes of everyday existence that don’t have a single cliffhanger?

Oh well, it must be your fault. You could have been more intriguing, exciting, had you a better plot. Maybe you should try harder next time?

Or maybe she was just a ghost, just a ghost...

She happened to you, yet you never happened to her...

Whenever that is -- there is always another story worth watching.

There is always someone else who will watch you.

Someone definitely will, or so we hope...

What should we watch tonight?

inspirational

About the Creator

Irina Patterson

M.D by education -- entertainer by trade. I try to entertain when I talk about anything serious. Consider subscribing to my stuff, I promise never to bore you.

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