for all i'm worth

“remembering miro” by ivan khokhlov

 

 

 

i chase a run on sentence
around the corner of a concept
straight into the arms of a vacuum
(and we all know nature abhors
a vacuum)
                  nonsensical
                              yet ample
particles of cosmic “schmutz”
swarm my head
sucking out self ridicule
a tasty treat savored

by only the true connoisseur
so push the pedals of propriety
                                     get back jack!
pull the trigger on your mirth
a new day is dawning
gonna enjoy it
for all i’m worth

Author's Note

a new day, a new beginning, turn the page

Reviews

[Koibito "Nickie" Kitsuy..]

Nicely done. I love the euphemisms that you have here and how it is like a turning point in the road for you, I actually had to read it twice because the first part of the poem gave me the vision of someone being with some type of gypsy or other type of Divination practitioner and you were there to hear about your future. The second part sounded like a response to what the person said. As I read the poem again I still in visioned the same thing.... I think this teaches me to wake up before reading. However, I really enjoyed the poem and thank you for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Once the words are out there, the reader brings his or her own experience to the poem, Nickie. As long as you got SOME meaning out of it, it is a valid one. Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[Mark Heathcote]

This beautifully, written. It’s a gust of wind that picks you up.
Whirls you around in one breath, and then gently puts you back down…
Nice work Lydi :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Mark. Have a great evening. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

It's a brand new day and may all the cosmic schmutz begone! Starting fresh is what we should all aspire to do. How freeing it would be. This is a very optimistic poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for this wonderful review, my friend. Lydi**

[OTownPete]

Wow Lydi, this piece is quite a departure from your ususal flair and I must admit that I rather enjoyed the cosmic schmutz telling Jack to get back. Your friend in words, Pete

[Lydia Shutter]

Sometimes I like to veer off my "safe" path. Glad you liked it, Pete. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Ha I know the feeling 'particles of cosmicn “schmutz”, great line and get back jack! Put a smile on my face this early morning, enjoyable read Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

So glad you enjoyed, Frieda. Yea, that cosmic schmutz is not going away with any swiffer product! :) Lydi**

[Glen Yumang Manese]

I like the painting...surrealism in the art work...and the write is creative here in the lines...thanks again for the invite...

[Lydia Shutter]

Surrealistic art has so much to offer. I enjoy finding the right piece to go along with my words. Thanks for the review, Glen. Lydi**

[Glen Yumang Manese]

YOU'RE WELCOME...THEY COMPLIMENT THEMSELVES WELL IN THIS ONE...

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, turn the page and scrub off that cosmic schmutz! This is a wonderful piece, and the art goes so well with it, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

So pleased you liked it, Rita. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

I can see you're really enjoying this holiday. You have presented us with a stunning graphic and equally stunning poem. You even indulged in your second favorite activity, cleaning, when you wrote this one. Your imagination is in full gear and I don't you never run out of steam!

[Lydia Shutter]

You know me so well, Joyce! :) Thank you for this great review. Lydi**

[Anand Sehgal]

nonsensical
yet ample
particles of cosmic “schmutz”
swarm my head
sucking out self ridicule
a tasty treat savored
by only the true connoisseur

marvelous marvelous marvelous .

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Anand, thank you so much. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

It feels wonderful to turn the page - a new beginning - a fresh start. (I have just recently learned to do that). Love the lines - get back jack - a new day is dawning... A great attitude Lydi. Much happiness to you! Hugs, Julie
p.s. Love the artwork you chose. Perfect for your amazing poem!

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, we all have to learn to embrace fresh starts in life. The past must stay behind the door! Thank you for your wonderful review, Julie. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Oh yes, when we can turn the page, rush after new beginnings as we resolve to leave the past behind, it is indeed a time to enjoy it for all one is worth!.....so glad to hear you have this "survivor" attitude!

Also, I note the painting that features many different symbols of life. I particularly like the 1/2 face with eye closed, and the other 1/2 falling away. I think it aptly expresses your attitude of moving on! And the shoe with the greenery in it just might symbolize "no grass is gonna grow under these feet" as I'm leaving it in my old footsteps!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sheila, thank you for the review of my poem and for understanding why I chose the artwork I did to accompany it. You are so insightful. I appreciate you. Lydi**