I Wonder

Do you ever wonder?

Artwork by Catherine Abel

I wrote it on the napkin

the poem I knew would be goodbye

I mean what was I to do?

You were late

                   again

and I just couldn’t do it anymore

make believe it was okay for you to waste my time

and trample my emotions

I couldn’t pretend

I heard music in the pregnant pauses

not anymore

so I wrote it on the napkin

then kissed the flip side

and the rest should have been history

but even now I wonder

Reviews

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

I like this from the standpoint of an amazing woman that would wonder what might have been. So often, I think we look back to a romantic moment....that wasn't as romantic as our romantic heart wanted it to be! I relate, I know I have that little pile of napkins and what ifs and coulda beens. You are a great lady.. still.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderful review this is....thank you! Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi... Thank goodness for the "music"
we hear in the pregnant pauses. We do things
from our heart... and then when we are trampled upon...
we write a goodbye on a napkin... then kiss the flip side
and hope it will be history. Your poetry is
Universal and touches many notes we have
played. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Sweet friend of mine, your reviews are always so lovely. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

Romance can be such a cruel and fickle child sometimes. Even when we make that decision to depart from the dead weight of an inconsistent but beloved lover, we're perpetually haunted by musings on what could have been, and could it have changed had we given him/her just one more chance. This piece reminded me of the Eagles song Wasted Time. A sad but beautifully conveyed snapshot of that moment of truth...lovely work as always my friend :)

[Lydia Shutter]

The fact you would think of an Eagles' song when reading my words is a great honor, Steve. Thanks again. Your reviews are just wonderful. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and poetry. I like the old fashion feel of the poem. Writing on a napkin a note and wondering what this truly the ending. No weakness in the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

You make me feel like a master poetess with your reviews. Thank you once again. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh I see her sitting in a grand cafe, waiting for her lover... between coffee and a smokey area...
Writing poetry on this napkin, and be sunken in deep thoughts... beautiful poetry Lydi!!! it's a moment of moments here you spell well out! knuffels,

- Elisa

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for stopping by, Elisa. Knuffels en kusjes, Lydi**

Altijd schattebout! ;-) -x-

[Chris]

THIS one carries a LOT of baggage... so very well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Chris....so nice to see you on my page! Lydi**

[BlackRose]

Love this very much. Has such brilliant details. I've been here similarly at a time, and far too long putting up with what I did knowing otherwise I wouldn't have. We all have at sometime did the same, it being so wrong to do and expecting us to keep coming back.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your review, Rose. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[BlackRose]

So very welcome. My pleasure. :o) @{/:o)

[paddy d daly]

I like the intrigue lydia, just wonder if he finally did show up and find the napkin and if he did what would he have done, well it's intriguing.

[Lydia Shutter]

I suppose we will never know for sure, Paddy...one of those things I will always wonder about in life. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[paddy d daly]

yeah, life is like that, there are some things we will never know, either for good or bad we will never know.

[Lydia Shutter]

Perhaps, though, it is best we not know...some things are best not known.

[paddy d daly]

yeah, even if you wonder, it might be better not to know,

[Latifa]

beautifully written,I enjoyed it deeply

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Blue]

You always take me to breathless heights of wonder, Lydia. You have clothed your simple words with fabric of sophistication! I love this, I love this! Plus, I can relate to this very well.

"pregnant pauses" WOW.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Tom]

Indeed, hindsight as they say is a wonderful thing !

A thoughtful, poetic write, brimming with reflective erudition !

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Tom. Lydi**