You Just Missed It

Did you see that ?

It just glowed, flashed, sparkled, and faded away

before your eyes.

You never saw it.

Did you hear it?

Booming and roaring by usually, it rarely idled, screeching halt

right by you.

No, You didn't hear it.

Did you smell that?

The scent of sugar and flowers mixed in with vinegar and rotting flesh

right under your nose.

Too bad you forgot to breathe.

You did touch it right?

You had to, you had it all at your fingertips

but it slipped away.

You failed to grasp it.

Can you get another chance?

To see it, hear it, smell it, and touch it

to really experience it?

No. It's over now. You just missed it.