Barely a Moment

both were meant to be in lockdown or self isolating or summat ..

Barely a Moment

 

Today cannot be perfect

Nor shall tomorrow be

 

Since time slowed

To absolutely nothing

 

Barely a moment after she stepped

Into the road and his brakes failed

 

Reviews

[Lorry]

As the fisherman said, there but for the brace of cod...
We just never know the minute, nor ever will. All it takes is a simple distraction and one life ends, anothers life sentence begins, and more still will wonder if they have anything to wear to the funeral/court case.
Nicely done sir.

[Neville]

Nicely done just does it for me every time my friend... cheers n all that jazz :)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Oh dear...how everything can change in just that moment in time....🌹🌹

[Neville]

life aint always a bed of roses, is it... it only takes a micro-second …

N

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Such a small fraction in time....🌹

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Oh my! She stumbled right into that one. The truck that hits me will need to be driving through trees, bobbing and weaving. I will, as Thoreau suggested, "content myself with the freedom of foxes and wild animals; with the bravery of minks and weasels."

[Neville]

thanks for checking in sir..much appreciated as always :)

[John the Baptist]

Out, out, brief candle, as the fellow said. How easily we take it for granted, how quickly it can disappear. He giveth, He taketh away.

[Neville]

Tis truer than truly true... thank you John..

Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i see this metaphorically...the tragedy of one being run over by another...and that person doesn't even stop to survey the damage, just moves on to the next victim. Life is too short, and for some much shorter than others...hearts can be killed at such young age anymore.
j.

[Neville]

You are of course write and I thank you for your words Jacob

N.

[Patricia Wedel]

So many times, I almost left in a scurry of feathers...
where time flies and a life ceases to be... and here I am
loving life and reading words painted in twilight shadows
where Nightingales sing and freedom rings as the sun will rise
in lavender rose smiles where hope lies on mountain tops and flows
down waterfalls where life and love abide. The moments I almost died are history. gently, Pat

[Neville]

it seems someone is smiling down on both of us Pat.. :)

[Ana Papaya]

As brief as their lives, this little poem is.
Very sad.

[Neville]

yes.. I was not sure whether to post this little scribble, or not... many thanks though Ana for leaving your mark on this particular page ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

The ending of this little piece of brevity had a huge impact. In a few seconds lives have changed forever. Her life is over and those who loved her are left in shock at the unexpected, while he whose brakes failed will live his days with a heavy load of guilt over him like a dark cloud. Sad poem with a tragic ending.

Chris

[Neville]

sad and sadly true... thank you tho for the understanding..

Neville

[Just Kim]

All we have is to live for today, the rest will take care of itself....Nicely said

[Neville]

thanking you and muchly too :)

[AJNJ]

Indeed sir, sometimes I think we're living on borrowed moments, extended time, God's grace or as what we can call it. Life is so unpredicatble and every step is peril. I caught my breath reading this. Exhaled slowly, thoughtfully...

[Neville]

thank you kindly my friend, I was very recently asked to visit the girls grieving parents.. actually, they were in shock.. too soon to grieve
N

[AJNJ]

Yes...it takes time to settle in... the loss is irretrievable. May they find strength in their family and friends.

You're welcome my friend.