They Understand

They Understand

A Poem by Lydia Shutter


Art by Big Bee courtesy of etsy.com

Snuffed out by shadows

the sun retreats to parts unknown

the breeze whispers a calm acceptance

of what just is

contrived formulations seem to emanate

even from the innocent buttercups

seemingly incoherent and disjointed rantings

are exhaled willy nilly by prickly cacti

I watch the scene nodding my head

yes, they understand

© 2014 Lydia Shutter


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It's hard to put into words, but I relate to this very deeply. I need to listen to the breeze more often and accept what is, and try to steer clear of the disjointed rantings that many people have had to endure from me in the past. Yet there are elements of positivity that break through, the notion of understanding, even if it's from our environmental surroundings...it's not like you can always count on people for that understanding anyway haha Thankfully I find exceptions among my friends here. Nicely done Lydi :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Accepting life and realizing there are some things we just have to deal with because we can not chan.. read more
kublakhan27

10 Years Ago

So true my friend :)



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Understand life, I wonder what perception is to other life forms or people..so different in many forms, Lydi, your writing always gives me thought x

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Poppy. Lydi**
My favorite lines, all ten..


ten points awarded for each line 100/100

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

I am humbled! Rossen, thank you so much. Lydi**
Lydi my friend, I have tried to reverse the earth's rotation enough times to know...it just doesn't work. Accepting what we find and trying to make the best of it seems to be the easiest way to go. Very nicely penned.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Absolutely, Jack...you know it. thanks for the review. Lydi**
I'm always in awe of your work, Lydia. I hope one day I can capture wisdom in words like you do.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

You are so kind. Thank you very much. Lydi**
LadyL I am so happy to see you are writing at this site. This write brings a quiet bit of sanity to a world enmeshed in chaos. Nature surely has a better understanding than ours to cope. love it. Barbara

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

BARBARA!!!! How wonderful to see your smiling face here. I hope you are posting here too. Will ha.. read more
This seems to follow a single thought to a remarkable conclusion. Excellent work, Lyndi.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Ken, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you. Lydi**
nature is such a wonderful thing, flowers grow and die, yet everything comes around again, yes, they understand, well expressed lydia....

Posted 10 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you for "getting" this one, Paddy. I appreciare the review. Lydi**
We all long for the sunlight especially during a seemingly endless winter like this one.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Oh, there is no endless winter in South Florida....more like an endless summer! Still, the sun is a.. read more
I enjoyed reading your poem. I really like the imagery in it. Very well done.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much. Lydi**
Understanding "what is" is not always easy or even possible, Lydi. "calm acceptance" is definitely the way to go. Great poem, very wise and written with your astonishing flair for imagery.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Joyce....what can we do but accept life? Some things are out of our control. .. read more

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