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**

[Cassie]

such is life, one time we are happy, we have it all...the next time we have only memories, the good thing about life, nothing is permanent and when we are sad, we can encourage ourselves that, that sadness will pass..although some good things like love, joy we want them to last but they don't, such is life, full of mysteries... Good one lyd

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right, Cassie. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

Change is what pushes us along this continuum called life whether we like it or not. The key is to keep looking for those sugar crystals no matter how scattered, no matter how small. A very wise and insightful poem Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

There is always a bit of sweetness if we search for it, absolutely. Thanks, Blue. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

You're waxing philosophical in this one, Lydi. Thoughts to be pondered upon and learned from. Nice job.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Joyce. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Oh...Lydi, this resonates big time with me right now...doors...damn not easy to dust the cobwebs off and let light in...a necessity though...excellent work x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Poppy. Lydi**

[redflutterby]

First of all I love the painting of Debby Harry...one of my favorite singers. Now I'll be humming Heart of Glass for the rest of the day. As for your poem..
A resounding YES!!! Perfect message and flow. I just love your poetry Lydi..truly I do!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Debbie Harry was wonderful when Blondie first started as a band way back when, but as the years went on....well, everything changes. Thanks for the great review. I appreciate it. lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

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

Loved the ending on this piece. Great flow as always to the whole thing. And where did you get the painting of Blondie. Awsome!!!

[Lydia Shutter]

I loved that painting too...etsy.com had it. Thanks for the review, Pryde. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

Haha I knew that was Blondie before I even saw the caption ;P

Clowns to the rest of us, jokers to the right...I know just what you mean when you say we're stuck in the middle of a tongue-tied life. So much of what comes out of human mouths is lip service, and every declaration of trust, even in those who are close to us, feels like a leap of faith, at least it does to cynical old me haha Constant change is a necessary facet of life, but it's also one of the toughest facets of life to accept. I love the ideas and philosophies you've put forth in this one...well-said and well-written my friend :)

[Lydia Shutter]

"Here I am stuck in the middle with you"...Stealer's Wheel I think, right? I remember that song so well. Yes, lip service...that is what we get if we are lucky. Other times we get emails and text messages! :) Thanks for understanding and for the wonderful review. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

Haha Yep, that's who it is ;) Always a pleasure :)

[Joiedevivre]

beautiful! i love the way this flows like water in its form and rhythm, very much like life does in its constant change, yet always remaining the same in essence, like any spot of water from a river. Vey well captured and reflective :D xxx

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Joie. I appreciate your kind words. Lydi**

[Latifa]

I love it so creative and so deep great write

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Latifa. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

Things are lways going to change we just have to learn how to handle it.A most thought provoking write,beautiful lines.Lovely poem lydi:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, the way we handle change defines us. Thank you, Vidya. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is the truth ,you are welcome my dear lydi:)