Experiences like that are rare in life --- but know it happens. Love the photo......and the poem!

An emotional, moving, and powerful poem. It speaks volumes and connects with the readers in different ways. Thank you for sharing. The picture complements the poem well.

I have had that aftershock; many times I was not successful becoming engaged with the shocker, but they were someone to behold--as we all are.

Regis I guess I was dodging this one! A powerful
write! You are very gifted with an unusual talent
continue to share and to care!


Much Love,
Margaret

never know when it's going to hit you or how, but thats what makes it so special. then memories of the first time stay with you for a lifetime. enjoy my friend, just as i enjoyed reading your words.
hugs
mary etta

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Regis! I am so thankful you commented on one of my writings. I call it that because I'm not sure how to voice what I'm thinking yet...still in school, still learning, still. Now, I get to come back here (between reading about semantics and trying to understand Sakespeare)and give myself a treat! Your writing is so fun to read!! Thank you for putting these in here and hugs to you! Lynnie

very good.

But you don't need me to tell you that!

Keep writing!

As they say: "When opportunity nocks one's door, it is now or never."

"Aftershock" showed the picture of the flashed emotion, and did it in poetic magic.

In appreciation,

Dixie Dawn Michelle

Regis you are definitely a hopeless romantic:-) Great stuff once again. Very much enjoyed.

OMG, Regis, we're moving with the same current!

In my AD poem, "I Dream of You" I talk about...
"Even before we meet
Your image and qualities fill my soul
With the need of you"

"Aftershock" is exactly what I had in mind, Regis. One glance, and your feet are set in concrete and you can't breathe! I absolutely love those moments. For me, even the aftershock is delightful.

Another aftershock in life is I'm 76 and nothing's changed. Hallelujah! If an "aftershock" is my transitioning moment, I'll consider myself blessed beyond belief.

Simple and profound. Fabulous, Regis!
(Oh, by the way, I don't suppose you'd consider sharing her phone number, maybe?)
Richard

I like this one! There are so many wonderful moments in our lives that we would have missed had we not just grabbed that small niche in time! You never know what Destiny will put in your path!

Yep! A true romantic.

Regis,
I had a few moments so thought I'd browse through AD and see what I might have missed first time around. I'm so glad I did. This poem is really fabulous -- simple, and yet profound. I often stop to wonder about those "Two minutes either way, before or after " moments that have changed my life, many times without my even knowing it.
Peace,
Jean

Regis,
I can feel the pain and the tremor, very powerful.
Nicole

WONDERFUL IMAGERY AND DEPTH DESCRIBES ONE'S FIRST MEETING OF A VERY SIGNIFICANT 'OTHER'. BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING. JOYCE

Regis, You seem to be a true romantic. Beautiful poem. May God Bless You. Daniel

WW! This Poem "AFTERSHOCK" is deeply touching!
I hope the brief encounter will always be TO YOU! and TO HER!

WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings, Purple Lady Passion, SHEExooo
YOU write so beautifully Reg! Your choice of words so endearing and sweet!

I am particularly touched by the beauty of the last seven lines.
They give a "typical" situation a more personal flavor.

Axilea

Regis, Regis, Regis- these are so good! Whatever the inspiration, keep it, because your recent work has been top quality.

This is a really good poem and picture of the importance of a slice of time, Regis. And, it makes me hurt so good.......Jerry

Wow...perhaps enough to somewhat divert my love of rhyme :0) Your words paint fantastic images, brillient use of language and the pic summed it all up beautifully. Thanks for your reviews else I may not have stumbled upon your work.
Blessings...N

Regis, beautiful display of emotions.
I hope she was worth it! (grin)
Love,
Becky

A fine poem, really. I think this one of my favourite pieces of your poetry.

I enjoyed the poem
I think that with every close encounter
We give a little of our selves away
Wonderful write
Have a great day
Ray { Not a Poet }

thank you for sharing this lovely poem, Regis ...

Superb! It reminded me of all the juggling that must happen to ensure that things happen as God intends... I am sure we don't even recognize a quarter of the orchestrations that must occur on a daily basis...
Thanks for the reminder. :~)
Cryssa

Reg, the bench, lovely day, were fated ploys, a moment and the opportunity when love may have taken a huge bite from your heart -- and this young lady, she is a looker too -- peace and love -- Jon Michael

ya know... some people just have that effect on us. sigh... I remember, just didn't know it was you. Smiles, your poem brought me into the moment. Your friend, Kathy

Very powerful! Some say its predestination, and perhaps that is so. I beieve every thing is written before it actually happens.... There are undercurrents in the poem. I wish you well...M

sweet romantic verse Regis, I feel you on this one, thoughts can captivate, as we imaginate

A vision of loveliness, such supple curves, and the angular chiseled features, and just enough shown to provoke imaginations fires and the hearts inquisitiveness. Such a romantic you are dear Regis.

Love at first sight.
Sigh, to love and to be loved.
The art of your poem is written between the lines.

Your Emotions Embraces Your Words Regis!
This Is Lovely on Many Levels!
Embraced~Embrassé
Much Love Always, Vickie

Beautiful! Very well penned indeed. I enjoyed reading this so I read it a few more times.

Wow! what an impact this meeting had and how eloquent you are! Teases the imagination...

Gina

Fantastic writing, Regis. I do think there's a reason we meet the people we meet. Each person changes us. However, sounds like this person had a profound affect on you. Hugs,
Sheila

Really It Takes Rude Awakening To Bring You (Anybody) Back To Reality!!

Sometimes We You Just Don't Know How Lucky You We Are Whence Relationship Ends,i.e. I Do And I Thank (God) It Ended Many Times...


TRASK

Regis, strongly written with a gentle eloquence--a poem a man would write--been a while since a man wrote a poem like this about me--I misss it!! <G>

Micki Peluso

This is lovely, R. I like the part about the rainbow, thunder, earthquake. It is these moments, including their aftershock, that keep us young, n'est-ce pas? I don't believe in fate, meant-to-be, or any of that. I believe in randomness, in chance. The choice is ours if we decide to take that chance or not. One of my favorite short stories of all time -- perhaps my favorite, is "The Beast in the Jungle," by Henry James. It is about a man who waits his whole adult life for something great to happen to him; meanwhile.......well, just read it! How do you have so many readers and reviewers, young man???? People adore you. Maybe you will be so lucky with this chance encounter. best to you and may your dreams always be sweet ones. Juli

well done

Hi Regis, That's what they say, in a moment, and you capture the moment well. Hope the moment is reciprocated.... thank you for sharing...

In Spirit,
Bear

It's amazing how it can feel like a lifetime in such a short period of time, when someone touches our soul, and we allow them into our own. Beautiful moment...wonderful aftershock, for now...until you return again. Lovely, Elizabeth

Excellent, Regis, the aftershock of what could be ... runs right off the Richter scale of possibilities! Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

She's a shocker, Reg, a poem will do that to ya...

Ron

Reg,
This poem tells all of us to be open to chances, opportunities, or we will miss out on life's gifts. Go for it, please!
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

I don't know what it would be
a moment of fate or destiny
I think you were destined to be there at that moment
What ever it is it was meant to be!
And your words in this amazing poem took my breath away!
I am happy for you!!
Peace Love and Light and Hugsss...Yolie

Whether we call it fate, divine providence, or God, in our heart and soul we know that something, or Someone greater than Chance directs our lives.

Beautiful, I really loved the insight you shared through
this write Regis.

All the best to you,
Gwendolyn

Oh, Regis, this is so lovely. Just a moment in time...and what a difference it can make. This goes into my library.

Beautiful pen, Reg, just awesome!

A chance meeting in a moment of time can change a lifetime. Beautiful poem, Regis, one of your best, I believe.
Take care,
Sherry

awesome description of a moment in time that made all the difference--how many of these moments we have every day--maybe not as profound, but still...

Regis, how beautiful. I have written "Cross a street, turn a corner and your life can change forever." how your writing brings this all back to me. I'm not into poetry and often cannot understand what the writer is attempting to say, but this hit me in the heart. Great, heartfelt poem.
Mark

Reis, I don't know what to say. There is so much to read in this beauty.

my words stutter. .. .

This is truly a fantastic offering Regis...one of your all time bests.

fee

The only thing one can add doing a review is, she rocked your world man! ! !

Georg

Wow, love the imagery Reg. A real hit and run love affair! Great piece. Love you too...Michelle

Fantastic. A wonderful write, I really enjoyed the read.

oh how so true.....colliding with ...destiny,fate.I sure hope it lasted more that those fleeting moments ..perhaps a lifetime..but then maybe a lifetime passsed in those few moments
stanN

Regis - the passion and the way you wrote this was just wonderful!Thank you.

With Love,
Cindy

excellent, one of your best!

Very good...I like this,
ann

You're at your best in this one, Regis. -gene.

Sounds like a tremor indeed....hmmmm???? Something is causing them:)
love this Reg...
Blessings,
Christine

Regis,
Beautiful aspect and point of view, rich in thought and feeling.
John

Carole King sang "I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky tumbling down....whenever you're around...." Intensity 7 -not tremors, Regis. You got them in these lines!

Cynthia

The question is: Is that a moment of fate? of chance? of destiny? or does it matter?

Great write,
Take Care, Pierre

Aha! struck by loves lightning! I hope it is worth it;-)
I love the poem,it's beautifully written, Reg!

Love,
ET

You caught that moment when the earth shakes and love strikes. Beautiful. Liz

Wonderful write, Reg; bravo!

(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Reg,

This kicks all kinds of .$$! One of your very best.

~B

Sure sounds like love to me ! Great write Regis.

And Eros does a happy dance...
Nicely done, Regis.
Be well,
CG

Very BEAUTIFUL poem!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Absolutely brilliant, Regis! Well done!

On the Richter Scale of Love, Regis...epicenter of the heart...fault lines never mend, but we can move on to more stable and not as shaky ground...be well these days...

Love,
Sage

I know you're having tremors but they are a bit lower than in your soul...LOL, Ed

Reg,

Beautiful love story. How many people do you sit down next to waiting for a bus, when it blossoms into love. Rare. I loved the way you wrote this.

Mary