again

rainy day "stuff"

without pain

            sans passion

i see the world as it is today

through a rain streaked window

                        like a hoyden

i rant at the greedy squatter in my brain

inequities will not be tolerated!

                      like a wide-eyed schoolgirl

                              i gather beauty in my arms

a benign smile creeps to my lips

a calm moment

releasing me from bitterness

a moment i will remember tomorrow

with a curious mingling

of pleasure and pain

when the world

has its way with me

again

 

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

The beauty of nature is surely a great comforter to all of us, Lydi. When people have done us wrong, we often turn to its loving arms to regain our peace of mind. This poem is truly beautiful. Framed by lovely graphics, your words shine like the morning sun rising over the horizon.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderful simile in your review! Thank you so much, Joyce. Lydi**

[Zach]

Such a beautiful way to illustrate finding some beautyin a world where pain may be a constant.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Zach. Lydi**

[Amantle Moeng]

haha, "when the world has its way again with me...". This tells you without any room for doubt that the poem is well titled. How beautiful!

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate the time you took to read and review my words. Lydi**

[Mark Heathcote]

A lovely poem Lydi I had to look up the meaning behind, hoyden & sans. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Always happy to teach a friend new words! Thanks for the comments, Mark. Lydi**

[Tom]

Refreshing to know the blandness did not stay long and the wide eyed wonderment of the world around soon came flooding back in torrents !

[Lydia Shutter]

It always does, Tom. After all, I am a poet! :) Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

The pain and the passion of life go hand in hand it seems, compelling thoughts here, love the rain streaked window, seems to bring about many deep and introspective thoughts. Muchly enjoyed Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Frieda. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

My pleasure, enjoy your weekend, how was your anniversary dinner?

[Lydia Shutter]

leaving for it shortly! :)

[Frieda P]

Enjoy :-) ten character enjoy!.....................

[TL Boehm]

like a wide-eyed schoolgirl
i gather beauty in my arms

such eloquence in this piece. to me rain is cleansing and you've captured that in this poem

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, it is, Tammy. Thank you for your comments. Lydi**

[Coyote Song]

A very compelling poem which I enjoyed. What you write here is so true, we must ind the beauty in life but pain seems to find us.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your lovely review. Lydi**

[poetdoug]

" I see the world through a rain streaked window"
So appropriate for innermost private thoughts, etc.
Another great write---"AGAIN" my friend

[Lydia Shutter]

Doug, you are so kind. Thank you. Lydi**

[poetdoug]

You are so welcome

[icelandicblue]

The thought of gathering beauty is a marvelous one. You paint a lovely picture despite the pain that is always ready to tap us on the shoulder...but perhaps this time we won't turn around. I also love the pictures too.

[Lydia Shutter]

If only we were wise enough not to turn around when pain taps the shoulder....if only. Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate it. Lydi**