Just then

Just then, 

when you spoke

and words of kindness appeared

A light seemed to fall out from nowhere

Just then, 

when fear crumbled back into its cage 

and proceeded on into hell 

I could feel a rush of life 

returning 

The air swept cool

moist and delicious

Just then, 

briefly, though it seemed 

I would have sworn 

humanity 

had a chance

Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

I truly enjoyed the construct of time you have employed here. Just then, which suggests an open timeline of the near-to-distant past, which leads the reader to consider different thought waves, whether this is a poem of present awareness, regret, or quite possibly indifference to a time best left buried.
Quite enjoyed my visit perdition

ken

[Perdition]

Thank you so much for the visit ken. A well-thought-out review with a wonderful perspective....always appreciated~

[ambur]

Its like the sudden yet gone-too-soon flashes of feeling that renders you speechless and brings back the remnants of a happier time. Like a cold chill that creeps up your arm when you hear the verse that whispers to you.

I like this one a lot, dear friend. Thank you.

[Perdition]

Uhmmmm...Yes? hahaha. Hello there dear ole coveted friend and poet of all things big and small. Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm so sorry I've been away and did not see this sooner. I've been hiding among those freckles and frowns and plum-slumbered audiences in order to teach myself those better ways and words. I hope you're as happy as the touch and first cool breeze of autumn and back to your writing as always and that life as well as love has smothered you from the deepest source. Many hugs...me~

[Kim S.]

Wow this is amazing, reads with some depth. much enjoyed

[Perdition]

Appreciate the read and kind words Becks/Beckie.

[Temperance]

Such a smooth delightful read. I enjoyed this very much. First time I’ve read any of your work and I look forward to reading more! This is a very lovely poem. Temp

[Perdition]

Just "a little diddy, 'bout Jack and Diane" lol. Looking forward to reading your poetry and thank you for your kindness as well~

[Temperance]

You’re welcome.

[Lisasview]

First read of yours and I do like the thoughts in your words..
Your thoughts moved through the lines very easily so it made it a pleasure to read.
And, the use of metaphors, which I always love, made your words spring to life...and made me think which is always good.
Lisa, now in Spain

[Perdition]

Thank you Lisaview for your kind words!! Say hello to Spain for me as I've heard a lot of wonderful reports about that place.

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome... Yes, Spain is rather amazing... should have moved here years ago... I have no connection to it..ancestry wise... but I believe that where I am exactly right now is where I am meant to be... That i am of the earth here and that I have been here before,,, strange but true.

[Perdition]

Not strange at all...I can feel it from here. Don't you dare move, you are exactly placed. Smiles!~

[Lisasview]

Never...ever moving fo sure,,
Thank you