Sanctum

Sanctum

A Poem by Lydia Shutter
"

Let me have my secrets...they bring me solace.

"



“Blonde at Window” photography by Hanulinka

courtesy of panoramio.com





Like a burglar with a crowbar

you attempt to pry open

the door to the room where my secrets hide

a place where photographs are yellowed with time

yet still hold the rosy glow of youth

hopes are still tangible in this room

expectations still have the potential of being met

the gritty angst of life has magically stayed out

it is here I sing my song

the one I continue to write

but only when no one is watching

so please do not enter this sanctum of mine

it is my calm

                it is my serenity

and I will guard it with all I’m worth

© 2013 Lydia Shutter


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Each one of us has our own inner sanctum. With time, we spend more and more time in that sanctum reflecting on who we were, who we are, and who we are to become. Being cognizant of time, makes us appreciate its fleeting nature; and we must all be guardful of how precious it is. This poem is a nicely penned tome to the inner self. Great job!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Linda. Happy Thanksgiving. Lydi**
Linda Marie Van Tassell

11 Years Ago

You're so welcome, Lydi. I hope that you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving as well.



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I really like this insightful peak into this sanctum!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much. Lydi**
Each one of us has our own inner sanctum. With time, we spend more and more time in that sanctum reflecting on who we were, who we are, and who we are to become. Being cognizant of time, makes us appreciate its fleeting nature; and we must all be guardful of how precious it is. This poem is a nicely penned tome to the inner self. Great job!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Linda. Happy Thanksgiving. Lydi**
Linda Marie Van Tassell

11 Years Ago

You're so welcome, Lydi. I hope that you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving as well.
I love it. I think everyone needs an inner sanctum. "Like a burglar with a crow bar" has to be one of the lines I would least expect from you, yet you render it (the line and poem) beautifully.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Smiling here...always expect the unexpected from me.....LOL Thanks, Diana. Lydi**
This is so good Lydi, it does remind me of Anne Frank somehow though... but then the young "you" maybe Watching out of a window, in Old Amsterdam... it brings me many nostalgic visions, and brings me back, to the perfect feeling of the old times... very well done again!

- Elisa

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

11 Years Ago

Nee, je schrijft heel goed, ik kan je prima verstaan... bakstenen gebouwen ja, zo'n rode kleur, met .. read more
Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

:) You made my night!

11 Years Ago

I'm glad I could!!! :)
There's our public self, our private-life self... and then the personal inner self that only we know. "Sanctum" is a perfect description. I enjoyed this, Lydi. Makes me crave some solitude...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

We all need it now and then, Rita. Thanks so much. Happy Thanksgiving! Lydi**
Me time! Precious moments of reminiscing, introspection or self-discovery - essential for growth but often neglected by everyday matters that are deceitfully urgent.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

You are so right. Often we take care of the world and neglect ourselves. Thanks for the review. l.. read more
That's so like my space kind of thing.Really nice. "it is here I sing my song
the one I continue to write". Keep writing.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much....I always will. Lydi**
You wield your words like a sword.They ring true and cut deep.This is a truly lovely write.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

I appreciate your review. Thank you. Lydi**
Vidya Bacchus

11 Years Ago

you are most welcome:)
I love your well penned words.
They brought to my mind the scripture: "Be STILL and know that I am God."
There is strength in stillness.
Happy Thanksgiving my friend.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Doug. You have a happy Thanksgiving as well. Lydi**
felt like --> The youth, shelved forever , with a sepia-tone tribute :)

Loved it :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Anand. Lydi**

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