i've learned

with age comes a bit of wisdom

artwork by mary maxam “unfinished blonde”

the salt of unshed tears
has built up behind my facade of smiles
my heartbeats flip flop to remind me
         of who I am
                and where I was
not all that long ago
it’s dark in the distance
and clouds hover on the horizon
                  i’ve learned
the shortest distance

         between happiness and grief
is the simple turn of the calendar page

Reviews

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I wanted to review this the other day when I saw it but the café was acting up it is very poignant The mirror does not lie and with each page turned on the calendar we see time marches on this is very good Lydia A bit melancholy written so very well

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Chloe. Yes, it is often difficult to open pages and post comments. I appreciate your persistence! Lydi**

[Firestone Feinberg]

very beautiful, very creative, very original. a fine composition. so enjoyable to read -- and just the right length! --d

[Lydia Shutter]

I always remember what a professor in college drummed into our head, "keep it pithy people"....thanks for noticing and the review. Lydi*

[Bronwen Cox Hollinger]

This is lovely... Such few words said so much. I've been reading quite a bit of your writing and it's wonderful. I will continue to look for more work from you :)

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Leeci]

"the shortest distance

between happiness and grief
is the simple turn of the calendar page"

Time alone can heal our wounds and bring us new happiness. such is life, lovely poem :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review. Lydi**

[Leeci]

ur welcome :)

[SkinlessFrank]

you've been around the block a few times, and that can only be good

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the comments. Lydi*

[Yours Truly]

i really like this one :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Gifty]

This is one of the most touching thought I have come across in the recent past..

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

What a profound thought Lyndi. Somethings can't be taught by another they can only be learned.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Lydi**

[Mark Heathcote]

Fabulous write Lydia loved that last line of pure unspoilt optimism…

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the review, Mark. Lydi**

[Trace]

WOW, sage words of wisdom. Very insightful poetry. Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Trace. Lydi**