Was It Me Or You? Poem by Ruth L. Rivers

I glanced back and unexpectedly there you were
as bold and daring as the full noon day sun
(Or was it you?
Was my mind having fun?)
Same features held your strengthened frame
and face still emitted intensity from the eyes
(Or was it really?
Was it a long lost sigh?)
Hands placed as they should, balanced equally
a torso braced squarely shoulder to shoulder
(Or was it just me?
Am I so much older?)
Neatly scripted forehead holding firm set brows
chin circled with stubble traveling back away
(Or was it a trick?
Am I slightly dazed?)
I glance back as our paths once again diverge
only to my pondering is left the final inquiry
(Was it truly you?
And does it matter…really?)

By Ruth L. Rivers
September 08,2009