perhaps

observations of life

“atomic aka heart of glass” by nina friday

courtesy of etsy.com nina friday art

doors do not open easily

    nor do they close effortlessly

we are

          all of us

stuck in the middle

of a somewhat tongue-tied life

on occasion filled to the brim with love

that is, of course

till we run out of sugar

and the cup cracks                          

or the handle does anyway

and we are left

with only a fleeting glimpse

of what might have been

just a little bit to the left of happy

after all

only the conifer is ever-green

and change is constant

perhaps that is a good thing

 

Reviews

[Sanober]

Loved this one, Lydi....so true to life. your observations always bring some clarity to mine. "on occasion filled to the brim with love that is, of course
till we run out of sugar" your metaphors are to die for, my friend. so apt! Absolutely fantastic write here...another favorite.

[Lydia Shutter]

No dying allowed!!!! :) Thank you once again, sweet friend. Lydi**

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching, simple and guided piece that releases ones binds indeed, well done.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Thomas. Lydi**

[R. L. Hill]

"Perhaps that is a good thing." This final line sums it all up for me. Change is a progression towards the better parts of our lives.

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it! Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

only the conifer is ever-green
and change is constant
perhaps that is a good thing...

This is a wonderfully wise poem, Lydi - a reminder to appreciate Life as it unfolds...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Rita. Great new photo! Lydi**

[Josh Dollar]

Really well written. You sum up so much truth in such a simple way. I love the line "Doors do not open easily"

Thanks a lot for the poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

And thank you for this wonderful review. Lydi**

[PoetryPenPal]

That poem was mezmerizng! I love the metaphor of life being a cup. Wonderful work!

[Lydia Shutter]

Again, your review is appreciated. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

I couldn't imagine a life without change lieverd... ah this write speaks to me. I like the things, around me that keep me in "reality" may they be nice or not. I think in the end it's a good thing, you provoke great thoughts here, we all have to exept "life" in the end how it is... and have sometimes to count till ten, relax, and accept, and have more patience. I liked this peace a lot! Inspiring. Oh and you're very missed ;)

- Elisa

[Lydia Shutter]

You are such a sweetheart, Elisa......yes, life is all about change, isn't it? Thank you very much for this wonderful review. Knuffels, Lydi**

You're most welcome! will come by for more.... (blij dat je terug bent)... Knuffels, me.

[Seashell]

Every day life if we sit down and think about it, is full of your wonderful metaphors but we can't put it in to words the way you can.

Thank you Lydia x

[Lydia Shutter]

I am so grateful for your review. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[magenta24uk]

Makes me feel happy and sad at the same time. Change is good but at what cost? Excellent piece, I loved the lines about the cup. I sometimes feel cracked and leaking or that someone some where forget to put in the sugar! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Tom]

Nothing lasts forever, nor are there any free lunches handed out so make the best of your blessings and get on with it !

An intriguing, cerebral poetic piece of rational writing, tremendous Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Tom. I appreciate your review. Lydi**