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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You are so talented in your ability to bring to life the most intimate feelings and emotions in your poetry.
This really is incredible.

Trace

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thanks, Trace....you are a good friend. Lydi**
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jen
I loved this! I have lived this... as we all have. Very expertly expressed. I really like how you refer to the return of those memories we would much rather stay vaulted, reappear in a 'non-retaliatory depository". 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 for your review. Lydi**
Wow, I'm glad I found you again, Lydia. My old account encountered an error so I had to make a new one. As always, your poem is beautiful--the structure, the content, the message. I look forward to reading more of your works.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

thank you so much for reading and reviewing....and for coming back to my page! Lydi**
I loved it! Especially because the last line reminded me of Frost's "The Road Not Taken". Good job!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much. Lydi**
Devesh

10 Years Ago

You're welcome! :)
This is marvelous piece of art, memories are only our true partners even in grave they goes with us..
Like always Lydia, reading your work is true pleasure...

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

I appreciate your review so much. Thank you. Lydi**
A. Amos

10 Years Ago

You're most welcome my friend
Your poems are truly amazing. This is wonderful great writing Lydia.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Luna. Lydi**
La Luna

10 Years Ago

Your welcome.
Luna...
No one likes reliving the pain in their mind. How we like to forget altogether. But once there, their we are and go again, with darkness raining in it seems. Wonderful piece.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

thank you very much. lydi**
Memories do have a way of jumping up to bite when we least expect it... and sharing the pain is the only thing that makes it bearable. I feel this one, Lydi.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Rita, I appreciate your review. Have a great weekend. Lydi**
Your words here melt my heart. Poems are made-up of our pains and overwhelming feelings and I am happy every time I read feelings. It is hard to share them; to expose ourselves naked to strangers using words, to sigh it out when we are not understood. I am glad to share yours, Lydi. :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you for handling my feelings with so much care, Eloisa. I appreciate this review. Lydi**
EloisaWrites

10 Years Ago

And thank you for always sharing them. :)
This is such a moving, dancing write.. the pain carried through life, yet lifted by the hands of another... How beautiful to have people in your life who stay with you in the dark places.. and who help carry those loads.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

I am so fortunate, Craig...I have wonderful friends and lots of them have been in my life for 30-40-.. read more

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