In That Instant

Two lonely strangers on opposite walls
Of a room full of partying people
Each of the lonely hearts wondering
How soon they could go
Without being rude.
They felt they didn’t really fit in
With this popular raucous crowd.
There were way too many people
And it was much too loud
For these introverts who
Each wondered yet again
As to why they’d come at all.
Then they saw each other
And in that instant
Both hearts knew
The answer to that question
And that they’d never be lonely again.

–Russ Towne

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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2 Responses to In That Instant

  1. It’s a very beautiful poem Russ…Diane

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