Intentions

photo by Mark Seitelman

I’m sure

the tree had good intentions

when it sucked in all that sunshine and rain

(growing like a weed as it were)

but Emily Post would not be pleased

watching its elbows come up through the concrete

so what good are intentions anyway?

on this steamy Sunday

the calendar says it’s not summer anymore

but the heat index never did follow the rules

(of course neither did I)

so I’m off to walk through the wet sand

there I’ll watch the saltwater erase my footprints

so what if our intention was to make you notice

by example for all those years

you never really did

intentions be damned!

Reviews

[Horizons]

What a wonderful piece on "Intention" you made, everybody has some intentions to do what they want to do but when they don't get any way to reach at the place where their intention lies, "Damned" word helps 'em to make another Intention.. lol to do what they wish to do in a day... an every new day. I loved this piece. It's well expressed under your Intentions of great thoughts. Once again you did an amazing job as always you do.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for your review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Ruth]

What I like about this is the not so obvious quality and the surreal feel...very much :) Potent x

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Your reviews are very much appreciated. Lydi**

[Great Aunt Astri]

THe road to hell is paved with good intentions, so the saying goes.
I though this was a very lovely poem and felt like shouting out BRAVO at the end!

[Lydia Shutter]

Now THAT makes my day! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Tom]

Sometimes things can get out of hand if left unchecked !

An intriguing subliminal perception !

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you liked, Tom. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

I'd certainly take that walk on the beach even if no one else ever gives a "damn"! It's your life and what others think of what you do is completely irrelevant. I, too, loved the images in this one. That tree imposing its elbows on the world certainly could use a few manners, but I'm sure he doesn't care when he's soaking up all that sun and rain and surely enjoying himself. Another great one, Lydi! You seem to have a pen that never, ever runs out of ink! You are blessed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Joyce, you are such a good friend. Thank you for always leaving me such wonderful reviews! I really do appreciate it...and you. Lydi**

[Jwakefield]

"but the heat index never did follow the rules
(of course neither did I)"
Great line in a great write.
I agree, intentions be damned.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

but the heat index never did follow the rules
(of course neither did I)... and I'm so glad you are a rule breaker my friend. This poem is so "Lydi" - perfect metaphors and a whole lotta attitude - written with elegance and style. Love it!

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Yup, you know me, Julie...attitude, attitude, attitude! :) Thank you so much. I always appreciate your visits to my poetry. Lydi**

[David Scott]

"You never really did", notice.
Hmmm.
I see the passive aggressive destruction here.
Time and pressure will eventually crack the strongest of us all.
Breaking rules and headless and out of context with our actions like a weed. Very good metaphors here Lydi.
I felt the frustration to be sure.
Now, what song is playing? Ha.

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Glad you felt this one.....yes, there was frustration between the lines, no doubt about it. Thank you David. Lydi**

[wordwarrior]

Bravo! What a treat this is to read! Love that reference to the trees elbows and Emily Post. Brilliant!
Yeah damn those intentions! Seize the day!.
Great stuff Lydia. Into my Library it goes!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, my friend. Quite an honor for me to have you save this one in your library. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A poem that says to hell with it. if you try too hard no one seems pleased in anycase so just be free to be yourself!

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, John. Thank you. Lydi**

[Sanober]

"but the heat index never did follow the rules
(of course neither did I) "
Haha..Lydi.! You never did ;) I hope that tree and the weather goes easy on you in the coming days :) what a fun read...as always, you have such an amusing take on things. Wonderful, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

We don't need no stinkin' rules! :) Thank you for the great review, Sanober. Lydi**