Image: Joel Robison
When a light flashes
You sit up
You notice
Your attention seized
Curiosity piqued.
What is the distraction?
A light flashes hope
Possibility
Deep down you feel a stirring
Your bits a-tingling.
You flush with excitement.
What if?
Could it?
Maybe?
Yes?
With a sense of exhilaration you focus.
What is it that attracts you?
Then it hits you between the eyes.
My love and yours
The blushing smile
The twinkle in your eye
Utterings of want and need
Encouragement
Commitment
Longing.
You know what it is
When a light flashes.
You sit up
Aware
You’re grinning like an idiot!
Written for: http://dversepoets.com/2014/08/19/9306/
I am grinning at the end too, smiles ~ I like how you capture the light flashing with:
Your bits a-tingling. You flush with excitement.
Thanks for linking up with D’verse Michael ~ Have a good week ~
Thanks Grace glad to have you smiling with me. You have a good one too.
had me smiling… that light could be just about anything… a flash of hope, hopefully. 🙂
Thanks so much for reading and your comment.
Yes, Michael, I agree! That flashing light happens unexpectedly oftentimes. It is a wake-up call, and you take notice. It is nice periodically to have reason to grin like an idiot.
Thanks Mary, a wake up call it is. And grinning is such a satisfying thing to do.
I love it when a light flashes before me, clarifying something or leading me to go forward. Good write.
Thanks so much Myrna, I appreciate you dropping by.
oh when the light flashes, i follow it…makes me think of opportunity
and whether we choose to chase it…or let it pass…i like the response
you describe…giddy with excitement….
Thanks Brian, it’s a good place to be in.
It is good when this flash occurs and we notice it. And once in a while, it is nice to grin like an idiot. I am glad you have the opportunity.
Thanks Gabriella. It hit me just the other day.
Opportunities are not to be missed and when it is accompanied with flashes of light, well we would be a fool to pass it up. Grinning like an idiot sounds like a good hobby Michael. 😉
Thanks Jackie, I think I’ll adopt it as a life style choice. Always appreciate you dropping by down under.
I’d rather grin like an idiot than be as sober as a judge any day. ; ) Besides this was a wonderful love poem.
Thank you so much. I am sure my subject is happy too.
Flashing lights a sign that perhaps one should follow..hey, you never know where it will lead.
That is so true and wise. That is why I intend to go with it.
haha, how did you know the reader would be “grinning like an idiot” at the end of the poem? I enjoyed reading this:)
Grinning like an idiot is a little infectious Oliana. Good to see you are suitably moved too.
As long as it’s not a train t the end of the tunnel or lightening on its way to strike me…
Yep – that’s me – a grinning idiot. 😀
I would have thought so. I did have you tagged as a grinner.
Haha..you’re grinning like an idiot took me by surprise..but yes..i’ve been told that more than once in life..:)..as i do love to smile..without thought of how it looks…;)
Thanks katiemia I’m told it’s a good look, so keep on grinning.
Live those ‘grinning like an idiot’ moments of life. 🙂
I meant LOVE those moments… But I suppose LIVE works too!
It works both ways I think Bryan. Thanks for the comment.
The penny drops… It’s beautiful when moments like that occur. Bit of a sly dig there with ‘Your bits a-tingling’ – made me laugh!
All things contribute to a new beginning Marina, including ones bits. Thanks so much for the comment.
Your bits seem to tingle quite a bit 🙂 grinning like an idiot, such a good place to be. Enjoyed the read my friend.
Thank you Jenny. Glad you enjoyed this piece.
Grinning? So be it! That is happiness and it sets the mood for the next level! Great word-craft
Hank
Hi Hank thanks for that lovely comment. I appreciate you reading.
Yes.. we can look quite stupid.. a little bit like a deer that’s caught in the headlights of a car.
Yes Bjorn we can look stupid but wow what a state to be in. Have a good day.
Sweet and playful. Very nice.
Thanks Kim, hope you are keeping well.
Yes as long as I’m writing I’m good. Hope all is well with you.
Yes thanks Kim, every day is a good day. Keep those words flowing it’s the best therapy I know of.
hope does flash..bringing out the inner child and happiness…nice lines
Thank you so much Sumana, as always I appreciate you reading and commenting.
A happy love poem–written by a “grinning idiot” who’s overcome by the wonder of it all. Nice thoughts and words.
Thanks vb I appreciate you reading and your comment.
Perfect timing, perfect lead in! I have a huge smile on my face–maybe for you and this oem or my love and/or inspiration. It happens just like this!
Thanks Susan, its makes me smile knowing i have made so many grin with me. Thanks for dropping by.
Okay, I admit it, this left me grinning. Wonderful light-hearted take on that all important moment of knowing. I like this a lot.
Thank you so much you are very kind. Thanks for dropping by and reading.
for one brief second the flashing light brought fear…but then the unknown often does for me. still I can see the flicker of mystery as something to bring a smile.
Thanks so much rmp, I appreciate your comment as always.