“reunion” by Suzanne Eaton

a soft, slight flicker of hope today
touched lightly near my soul

strangely filled an emptiness
—then quickly by me stole.

a certain awareness startled me
—I knew you once before,

a promise, not quite legible
surged in me once more.

yesterday stirred as tomorrow
splashed across your eyes

and something echoed infinity
and long-ago goodbyes.

a welcome fleeting moment,
a microscopic glance,

today our paths converged to bring
reunion—quite by chance.


Suzanne S. Eaton is an author and marketing consultant. She has written many corporate stories and marketing materials. She authored “Chinese Herbs,” and has written for various magazines and anthologies. Most recently, Down in the Dirt Magazine, Writer Shed Stories, Seaborne Magazine, The Purpled Nail, The Silent World in Her Vase (TSWHV), Scarlet Leaf Review, and Rue Scribe have selected her work for publication.