On first glance
It’s just ordinary.
Nothing spectacular
Or splendid.
Just petal, tendril and stem
One just like the other.
On first glance
He’s just ordinary.
Nothing unusual
Or magnificent.
Just flesh, bone and skin
One just like the other.
On second glance
It’s a bit different.
Something unusual
Or just eye-catching enough
To stop and look
Closer.
On second glance
He’s a little curious.
Someone uncommon
Or just atypical enough
To stop and look
Closer.
And when you do
Stop
Look
Smell
Pause
And linger,
You find something ethereal
Breathtaking
Dazzling
Someone miraculous
Distinct
And courageous.
And on your next glance
You hesitate
Gazing
Penetrating
Someone or something
So much more alive
And
Exquisite
Than you ever imagined
Possible.
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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Comments: 20
Mrs. No-No
May 22, 2012This is awesome – – you have so much talent and creativity inside of you! (:
Hope you are doing well!
Jennifer Wolfe
May 24, 2012Gosh, thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Kathy Radigan
May 7, 2012Gorgeous Jennifer!!! You completely had me!!
Jennifer Wolfe
May 24, 2012Thank you, Kathy!
C.J.
May 6, 2012Beautiful! You’re very talented. I’m your newest follower from the blog hop!
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Jennifer Wolfe
May 7, 2012Welcome, C.J.! I’m so happy that you enjoyed my poetry! Thanks for following mamawolfe!
Carla Karam
May 6, 2012WOW! You left me at “on first glance” … This was truly beautiful.. all of it.
Jennifer Wolfe
May 7, 2012Carla, thank you so much for your comment. I’m very glad that you enjoyed it.
My Inner Chick
May 6, 2012You. Are. Exquisite.
Xxx
Jennifer Wolfe
May 6, 2012Why, thank you. I had the perfect subjects to write about this week.
Anne @ Green Eggs and Moms
May 6, 2012Enjoyed the poetry Jennifer!! I’ve always been into it especially since it’s the easiest form of self-expression in the written world at least (and for me).
Jennifer Wolfe
May 6, 2012Thanks, Anne. Sometimes my words come out in poetry, sometimes prose. I love them both.
leigh
May 6, 2012I have the same clamatis growing in my garden. I have a bird making a nest in it right now 🙂
Lovely poem
Leigh @oneandoneequalstwinfun.com
Jennifer Wolfe
May 6, 2012Oh Leigh, that is so cool! What kind of bird is it? Thanks for stopping by!
Pamela
May 5, 2012Amazing poem, and the picture is beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Jennifer Wolfe
May 6, 2012Pamela, thank you very much. I’m so happy you enjoyed them both!
Nikky44
May 5, 2012Beautiful poem!!
Jennifer Wolfe
May 6, 2012Hi Nikky, Glad you liked it!
Ashleigh
May 5, 2012Great pictures, and a beautiful poem! I love the flower, Purple is my absolute favorite!
Jennifer Wolfe
May 6, 2012Thanks, Ashleigh. I think the flower is prettier the closer you get!