memories

memories

A Poem by Lydia Shutter


photography by skybluerushes

courtesy of wheretogetit.com







memories
      invisible for so long
suddenly appear
with the touch
of an evil magician’s wand
         presto!

there they are again
   in all their glory
words burn my tongue
as i say them for the first time
in what seems like forever
               they do a dance
before making a swan dive
into the audible world
a sort of non-retaliatory depository
as it were
and it is then i realize
they belonged to not only me
i was not the only one
who cried myself to sleep remembering
                 and somehow
                              that makes all the difference

© 2014 Lydia Shutter


Author's Note

Lydia Shutter
Sharing pain does help.....knowing you are not alone is so important.

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Yes, it's so important and it makes a difference when you share your pain to someone. It lessens your burden...having such feeling that someone helps you carry your loads. But it's not a one-sided thing. Somehow you wanted someone to treat you the same...that you could also be a shoulder to cry on. And it really makes a difference...and creates a strong connection.
This is great, Lydi. Thanks for the share.

Posted 10 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

You are so right....in a true friendship, one is sometimes the talker, sometimes the listener. Than.. read more
Dhaye

10 Years Ago

You're welcome.



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Sharing pain sometimes does help. I agree. Though, it can be difficult. Not a lot of people can see the way through to sharing pain before it destroys you from the inside out. It's understandable. And I think that's what this poem addresses; the difficulty of letting a burden go so that one is no longer the bearer of a burden that comes with memories.
This is a good piece. I like it.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

8 Years Ago

We push bad memories to the back of our minds, but their rear their heads at the most inopportune ti.. read more
Lydi i shed a tear with this one. This piece hits home for me. The pain we carry sometimes is soley ours and we hang onto this pain for what feels like an eternity without sharing and often find ourselves alone. Its a scary place and one that should never be walked alone. It took me many years to share my pain and stop walking a lonely road. In turn I have also learnt that there are many like me, many who need and deserve the same in return and that is someone that understand that can provide that support and guidance. Life is to not only have someone there for you to share your pain but for you to help share someone else's pain. Py it forward I say. Loved it Lydi....loved it.

Regards

Troy x

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thanks, Troy! Lydi**
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MAC
I agree with Lydia about sharing pain. As far as a poem this is an excellent write. Format and content.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Mark. Lydi**
MAC

10 Years Ago

sorry should have wrote I agree with you....((HUGS)) you are welcome
It sure helps to have someone or somebody that are willing to listen. And empathize with us when we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Absolutely, Neil, you know it. Thanks for the review. Lydi**
Yes indeed, its good to talk and a problem shared is a problem halved !

A heartfelt, reflective, poetic soliloquy and so perfectly pertinent !

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Tom! Lydi**
Memories shared maybe beautiful...but also less painful...and a little less haunting. Like they say, Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. Such an emotionally powerful piece Lydi...really reaches out and grabs the heart. Beautiful, my friend.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

That saying is so true, Sanober....when we share, it always makes things better! Thank you once aga.. read more
touchable memories what a thought.. the line that impressed me was "i was not the only one..."
and the write took on a compassionate sheen. brilliant Lydi. Barbara

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

When we share pain, it is more tolerable. Thank you, Barbara. Lydi**
marvelous piece! Enjoyed this very much thank you for sharing

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Maria. lydi**
I love the sentiment in your poem. I guess this one will stick with me for awhile. You have a beautiful way with words.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you very much. Lydi**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
It is so hard to "go it alone" or to know one you love is feeling like they are alone. You can tell someone they are not suffering alone, but they still have to invite you in...

Here I see you accepting the comfort of a kindred soul.
Beautiful!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

You see exactly what I meant....and that is wonderful. Thank you, David. Lydi**

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