Small Victory

artwork by Carli Clark

courtesty of mysweetwhimsydesigns at etsy.com

Breathing in angst

till I’m puffed up by stress

like a helium balloon

        even the Michelin man is more svelte

a tempest rents space in the teapot of my soul

no way to iron out the wrinkles in my psyche

waiting for the phone to ring

times movement is excruciatingly slow

        has the earth stopping rotating?

yet teardrops of morning dew

paint rainbows on the lawn

the beauty distracts me

ahhhhh

        breathing out

                small victory

Reviews

[Sanober]

There is nothing like being distracted by beauty....a rainbow of morning dew? oh yes! Enough to get by. This is simply gorgeous, my friend. Sometimes all we really need is that breath of fresh air...and everything's fine for a moment. Beautifully written, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Exactly....nature can heal. Thank you, Sanober. Lydi**

[Cassie]

you always write so well Lyd, I loved loved this one

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Cassie. Lydi**

[Coll Silvermoon]

this is TRUE anticipation, but a diversion of anticipation at the end. Fantastic!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Coll. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Those small victories are of the greatest importance to the soul...

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, Rita. Thanks for stopping by. Lydi**

[Baby Ricochet]

Small victories are some of the best ones

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it! thanks, Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I'm wishing for you a day of rainbows Lydi. Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Julie. Lydi**

[Scott Metro]

even the Michelin man is more svelte.....clever
Waiting for the phone to ring...aren't we all...
So nice to read this..it is refreshing and shaded with some anxiety.
Kudos Miss Lydia..
Scott

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Scott. lydi**

[Scott Metro]

:)
Scott........

[Ruth]

Nothing like a soothing moment to salvage the stressful moments...I felt this way this morning then travelled home and stared out at the atmospheric fog here...thank the stars for nature ey? x

[Lydia Shutter]

Exactly, Poppy. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

Stressful things and events make us mad but because we are people who really appreciates something good in every single way...our emotions may change...and that's the small victory.

Another optimistic concept, Lydi. You're great!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Dh. I always appreciate your reviews. lydi**

[Dhaye]

You're welcome. =)

[paddy d daly]

getting by in circumstances we can not control can be so hard, maybe seeing the smaller picture as you
portray in your poem, the small victories, the stepping stones that in the end lead to the bigger picture,
maybe thats the way to go

[Lydia Shutter]

For me, Paddy, it is the only way. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

[paddy d daly]

You are welcome,

[Anand Sehgal]

Another write , that contains a happy take home. You are into a phase of hope. Very good work. loved it.
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[Lydia Shutter]

I try to be optimistic whenever possible. Thank you, Anand. lydi**