true beauty

“poetry reading” by Irene sheri courtesy of piersidegallery.com

the ragged span of time

scuffs the surface of my soul

a stop sign looms

at the seemingly casual corner

of roads not taken

like a naked rose

ever longing for its petals

intimately acquainted am i with minutes of loneliness

yet strangely unfamiliar with seconds of seclusion

i am here - - don’t you see?

teetering on the perimeter of poetry

wrapped in the gauze of anapestic analogies

where time obeys none but calliope

and the scuff marks of time

are considered true beauty 

Reviews

[Riya Rashmi]

Ah, I love the exquisite language employed in this poem. This is the mark of an artist exercising her talent to the fullest extent. There are so many quotable lines, but the last two are really special. I'm sorry, I'm new to reviewing poetry, and I don't know how to give constructive criticism. All I know is that I love this poem! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Riya, you have nothing for which to apologize! This is a lovely review and I thank you for it. Have a good day. Lydi**

[Tom C]

Keep writing and inspiring us. Thank you

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate the time you take to read my words. lydi**

[Tom C]

You're welcome and something actually I have so little of, for it is slipping away. But your poems are worth every tick of the clock.

[Lydia Shutter]

No one knows how much time they have, Tom. Each moment is precious.

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Enjoyed the methaphoric language used in this one..Great quality in your poetic expression..Sara

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sara!

[h d e rushin]

"the scuff marks of time
are considered true beauty"


So true my friend...So very true.
dana

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Dana. Lyd**

[Pryde Foltz]

and the scuff marks of time
are considered true beauty

They are; they are and so is this piece. Thank you, Lydi**.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, my thanks are yours, Pryde. I truly appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Your presence can not be ignored, Lydi. You are truly a daughter of Calliope and your words are revered and loved by many. Scuff marks and all, the beauty of your heart shines through each word of your poetry.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Joyce. I appreciate your kind comments. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

The scuff marks of time
are considered true beauty...

Sighed audibly upon finishing these lines, Lydi. True beauty and perfection are not synonyms... Love this poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the review....and for understanding. Have a great evening, Rita. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Anapaestic poetry often lacks the depth of emotion and the true voice of the poet. Somewhat like frozen stew, the flavours locked up in the deep frost. Love this poem it is beautifully constructed.

[Lydia Shutter]

You even find the right metaphor for your review! Thank you very much, John. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Lydi, to me this holds a bit of sadness and longing. this heart seems to be missing something, a comfort it once knew or wants to know. Still in your effervescent way you have produce beauty and light with written words. gathered in a beautiful bouquet for all to see.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Jack, my poetry is not always bright and sunny either! You caught me! :) Thank you very much for the review. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

True beauty is always flawed and imperfect, without our history we'd be just another fairy tale, and we know all about those. Reminded me of Leonard Cohen's Anthem....

Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.

Nonetheless, this is perfect poetry Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Frieda....love Leonard Cohen! Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Me too, I think we have to share him with about a billion other women too, my pleasure Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are absolutely right!

[Frieda P]

I adore I'm Your Man, and Dance Me to the End of Love, I never realized it was written about the Holocaust and those last moments until recently though.

[Lydia Shutter]

That's the beauty of poetry....it can mean whatever you feel it means. As long as you enjoy it.

[Frieda P]

I concur, but when you find out the true meaning or intention, it's kind of special too.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, absolutely.

[Neon]

Lovely poem. A splendid piece... An art of beauty's seemed through this poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for your review. Lydi**