Tomorrow

just another Manic Monday!

artwork courtesy of etsy.com

The rainswept street
         now polished with puddles
intrigues me
                   my mind
                                marinated in humidity
watches a butterfly as she kisses
that perfect blossom
                          at my wits’ end
I promise myself
I’ll only rewrite this line of poetry
                                      one more time
unfortunately today is not the day
                                to pass go or collect $200-
           nope
the Reading Railroad
has canceled the 7:00 train
and the hotels on Boardwalk
are booked for the night
                        so fiddle dee dee
                along with Scarlett
I guess I’ll worry about most everything
                                   tomorrow

Reviews

[Sanober]

Oh yes.. sometimes a situation is only as dire as we perceive it to be. The cancelled train and streets full of polished puddles might not be that bad after all. I'm just like you...I leave all the worrying to tomorrow....never allowing it to ruin my night's sleep. Wonderful poem here, my friend....making those manic mondays a bit more bearable.

[Pryde Foltz]

Great poetic stream of consciousness. I love that line of Gone With the Wind.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Pryde! Lydi**

[Frieda P]

You have the monopoly on brilliance in this one my dear friend....you should certainly collect more than your fair share...outstanding, Mondays are looking better & better with your poetic genius!

[Lydia Shutter]

"the monopoly on brilliance" I LOVE that line.....you should use it in a poem. Thank you for your review, Frieda. Have a relaxing evening. lydi**

[Frieda P]

Frankly, my dear Lydi, I call them as I read them....well deserved! ;-)

[Lydia Shutter]

smiling here in ten letters! :)

[Trace]

This is a poem l can relate to too. Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow.
Enjoyed the references and lighthearted feeling here. Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Trace. Like your new photo! Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Multi layered with subtle phrases and schemes from it seems everywhere and yet it forms a lovely complete whole.

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks so much, Ken. Enjoy your evening. Lydi**

[SyberRose]

I promise myself
I’ll only rewrite this line of poetry
one more time

Sometimes I rewrite a dozen time before I get it the way I want it ha..not too often but it does happen...i know people who have worked fours years on a poem so two days is nothing...enjoyed reading...a fun read Lydi...Rose:)

[Lydia Shutter]

It seems the more I rewrite a poem, the worse I think it becomes. Thanks for the review, Rose. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Diana]

"so fiddle dee dee/along with Scarlett" I love that. These sound like Monday verses.

"I'll only rewrite this line of poetry one more time." I don't know about you, but I've said that many times to no avail. Hah.

[Lydia Shutter]

For sure, Diana....we are never happy with our own poetry. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Ruth]

There is indeed always a tomorrow...but this voices that in elegant form...the beauty of words...we can return to them, like a constant companion :) This unsettles but in the most beautiful ways love x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Poppy. I hope Tuesday is a wonderful day for you. Lydi**

[Ruth]

And you hon! x

[jacob erin-cilberto]

okay...yes, the Bangels...i think i'll face my monday, walking like an egyptian...thank you very much.

this poem is great in its ironic twists and turns.."my mind marinated in humidity"

wow on that line...the play on words in reference to monopoly...excellent...and then the reference to scarlett ohara..

"after all, tomorrow is another day" she also said "i'll never be poor again" you my friend will never be poor of words...you are always fresh and unique in your writes....

i wish i had that talent to be so versatile.

jacob

[Lydia Shutter]

Apparently you have a fairy godmother who makes your wishes come true, Jacob....because your poetry sets the bar very high here at the cafe! Thank you so much for picking up on all the references to the movie and monopoly in this one. The Bangles did see "Walk like an Egyptian" too....loved that song. Thanks for the wonderful review. Lydi**

[Jeremiah Castelo De Guz..]

Very nice Lydi. So much personality here. You make missing the train a good thing.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Jeremiah. Thank you. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Sometimes that's the best philosophy, Lydi. Never do today what you can do tomorrow! Enjoyed the Monopoly imagery topped off with a little "Gone With the Wind." Have a great day tomorrow and keep smiling.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Joyce. Procrastination will not kill a person, will it? :) I appreciate the fact you picked up on the images. Have a great day. Lydi**