vulnerability

life points out that which we would like to ignore

conversations reach a natural ending
cycles are pedaled to the nearest segue way
while the universe as we know it gasps for air


time’s reflection knowingly winks at me
from the other side of the funhouse mirror
the arthritic rotation of my axis
creaks just a little more


instinctively i know there is a star in the sky
(even though it is noontime)
wanting to twinkle more
than anything has ever wanted to twinkle


rich openness mingles with ambiguity
i am once again reminded
(a rude awakening as it were)
of not just human vulnerability
but of my own

Author's Note

image courtesy of weheartit.com

Reviews

[Mia]

Vulnerability is not weakness…let time tick on and things change…physically and otherwise, it’s part of our story and people lie when they say it’s the worst part…though I can’t speak from experience! You are an insightful woman Lydi and I’m sure I will always learn from you! Wonderful poem!

[Lydia Shutter]

Mia, your reviews mean a lot to me. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ruth]

It is sometimes painful to realise such...vulnerability is felt by us all, at some point, here though, it is expressed with insight and fluidity that moves and sparks some empathy...beautiful work love x

[Lydia Shutter]

To be human is to be vulnerable. Thank you, Poppy. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Lydi, this vulnerability seems like it hunts us all, following our steps, stalking us in the night, peering through half opened curtains and unfortunately...we can not hide form it, but at time we can face it and say...not just yet my wicked adversary, not yet. Very well done my friend. Loved the "funhouse mirror" aspect.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for understanding my meaning, Jack. I appreciate the great review. Lydi**

[Trace]

GEEZE, I know this feeling all too well. Eye doctor says I need another operation, Dentist says I need to have another root canal and crown, (on one that has already had that done, no less) and my back just aches from thinking about having to go back to work tomorrow. Thank God I have reading glasses that help me to see these beautiful poems that you write. Redemption, I suppose? Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Sorry you are going through all this "stuff" my friend. It aint easy growing old, is it? Hope work is not too bad for you this week. Thanks for the wonderful review. Lydi**

[Everett DeValle]

Really deep, Lydi...and everyone susceptible to this that Father Tine catches up with us all, and it waits for no one...my banged up body from playing sports is telling my age lol...we don't stay young forever, yet we can always feel young, at heart...nicely scribed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Not even sure I would want to be young forever to be honest! :) Thanks for the review, Ev. Lydi**

[Everett DeValle]

I agree, I look into that same mirror, and I fancy the wisdom I have gained, the hard way lol...my salt and pepper hair showing more each day...but it's something I welcome and a natural process in aging...you're very welcome, Lydi. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Ev, you are still a young buck! :)

[Everett DeValle]

Lol, I wish, but it flatters me to no end, Lydi. ;)

[Tom]

All that lives must surely die !

A biological fact though you break it to us much more delicately, in soothing metaphorical verse Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, you grasped the true meaning. Thank you, Tom. Lydi**

[joshua deathdealer]

I like your style here. Great depth and portrayal. Your choice and use of words really stuck out to me. Excellent wordage.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Joshua. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

Fate has many surprises in store for us and many of them are unpleasant. Yet it is how we react to much of it that defines us in the end. I enjoyed this philosophical and introspective poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are right, we can not control fate, but we can control how we react to any given situation. Thank you for this wonderful review. Lydi**

[Strider Marcus Jones]

An excellent poem examining one's own situation at a moving point in time. Stunning second stanza. Nice style and rhythm and some images that rock. 100/100

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Strider. Lydi**

[Emerald Seas]

We like to think we can conquer the world (at least I know I feel this way) but life has a funny way of showing us that we are in control of so little and we are indeed very vulnerable. I enjoyed this thought provoking read, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

It would be nice to be all powerful, but unfortunately, none of us is. Thank you so much, Sera. Lydi**