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Giddy by Nigel Byng

I felt the earth spin, once
Nothing to do with love,
Just tilting inertia.
The one epiphany
slanting disposition
unhinged from mooring firm.
Mind illuminated.
Awe… serendipity.
Parched lips, sweat-dappled brow
Resurgent consciousness.
Poundage wise, mind bending.
Grab hold, steady the reins man!
It lasts but a second.
Hesitate, and it’s lost.
Destiny in orbit
Encounters sun and moon
The affairs of mortals
Unclaimed… regrettable,
Brief as a shooting star
Or a comet’s long walk.
Visible, out of reach,
And one feels the earth spin.

© Nigel Byng, August 11th, 2026

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Writer, poet, storyteller, Byng’s words move from quiet domestic moments to global, socially conscious truths. His stories and poems explore love, memory, morality, and the human experience with lyrical precision and emotional punch. Contributor to top anthologies and creator of the Exploring Poetry series, his debut collection, The Drifter, The Prodigal, The Last Son, is one to watch.