in medias res

in medias res

April 30, 2024

Such was in the morning

Beholden by obligations and appointments galore

I witnessed the uncommon of beauty

With queries of “art thou” and wherefore”

From my corner office

I saw her see me seeing her

Her forlorn expression

Expressed sans demur

The ball was in my court

I could extend the volley

I could advance toward the net

Becoming a maleficent Svengali

But I chose to remain where my mind should now be

I chose to forsake a future I cannot see

She will forever remain as I see her right now

Forever languishing as regretful somehow