Just as she reached for the door
tear stained cheeks accompanied trembling
a last glance back.
Too numb, her sadness departed months ago.
The ringing phone called out to her
a nick of time, just right hesitation
before the unchangeable conclusion
could be undone.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2017
“Sometime round about the 1580s the phrase in the nick or in the very nick began to be used for the critical moment, the exact instant at which something has to take place. The idea seems to have been that a nick was a narrow and precise marker, so that if something was in the nick it was precisely where it should be.” http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-nic2.htm
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These words are so powerful Ali. We all need that intervention, that support at certain times in our life. Some more than others. Definitely in a nick of time. 🙏
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Sometimes we need to reach out to others because they may not have the strength to reach out to us. Thanks for reading Miriam. I always appreciate hearing from you.
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Human connection is everything….
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Yes, we need each other. During depression reaching out to another is the last thing you feel like doing and yet it is essential. Thanks for reading Ann.
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Thankful for the information about “nick of time,” and also for the awareness. Sometimes love comes just in time.
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Sometimes we underestimate the power of connection. Thanks for reading.
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before the unchangeable conclusion
could be undone.
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Thank you For sharing your reflection dear friend.
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– nice post.
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Thank you.
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Thank God for those ‘nick of time’ moments met. Sorrow, when they have not.
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We can never know what reaching out may give another.
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A very poignant reminder Ali. We have had a lot of suicides here in Donegal in recent years.
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It is sad to think of and important to speak about. Depression is invisible unless we talk about it.
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Beautiful poetry, Ali and never knew about this word in the Nick of time. So from such a long, long time this phrase still continues. Great poem.
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So many people need a call from someone who will just listen. I hope these words inspire connection. Thanks for reading.
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Yes absolutely true, Ali and hope we all inspire each other. Welcome so much.
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