not alone

i’ve colored outside the lines of life

till the borders of my composure

are ambiguous at best

no amount of white-out can correct

the now squiggly lines

yes, the even span of years past has been navigated

(a carelessly tossed cigarette burned what was left of it)

reverberating with the echoes of life

my composure is not too steady

hey, it's time to accept it 

i’m just a victim of time and gravity

and i'm certainly not alone

 

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

In the echoes of life you are not alone for you reveberate in the hearts and minds of your family, friends and fans. You have lived to the fullest outside the lines of borders and boxes and have no regrets when the last cigarrette was burnt. You are not alone for your legacy echoes. Excellent...:).............

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sami! Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. Any time...:)...................

[Linda alexander]

Great write and true footing on the reality, it is a great relief to know we are not alone, at times so many are in the same exact boat too, living outside the lines of life is fabulous as far as we take ownership as the leverage it gives is beyond and above than any rewards, as EE Cummings said it is most hard to live as yourself and it needs courage, enjoyed each lines, congrats

[Lydia Shutter]

Beautifully said, Linda. Thank you very much for your review. Lydi**

[Linda alexander]

You most welcome, take care

[CoraZanini]

Living outsied the box is what makes life interesting! And you are definately not alone in this crazy tornado fight.Love this pieace Lydia! Keep me informed:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for your kind review, Cora. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Each of us have a thread woven that shall live on, to know we are not alone, makes the difference sometimes! Stunning writing Lydi x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Poppy. Lydi**

[Troy Henson]

Do we sometimes work hard at things for little reward and find ourselves continuing to do so again and again. Are we victims of our own demise....but somehow comfortable in what and who we are but I can this for sure....the older i get the more I question myself about why, why ,why :)

Nicely Done

Regards
Troy

[Lydia Shutter]

And questioning oneself is the road to enlightenment, Troy. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[Corset]

Lydia, I love this coming of age sort of feeling I'm picking up in this, and I'm feeling that too of late. Face value, love every part that made the whole, good or bad, this says to me...and that's so true, it's resurrection weekend, and not because I say so , lol. Bottom line, we are all humans needing to connect, if there is an under lying purpose for it , I think that is it. Artistry and the written word are among the highest endeavors a human can reach for, expression, and no, we are certainly not alone!

[Lydia Shutter]

What a splendid review this is, Firebird! thank you very much. Happy Easter. Lydi**

[Corset]

Happy Easter Lydi!

[Trace]

How I can relate to this, I worked all day in the yard yesterday, and by the end of the day, I swear I felt like I was ready to retire. I shouldn't have to work that dam hard at my age.

I really enjoyed your poem, it speaks to all of us, doesn't it.
Your writing is always so real.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Being real is what it's all about, my friend. Stop working so hard in the yard. The weeds do not appreciate it! :) Thanks for the review, Trace. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Good to read your work again. You are no victim of time or gravity. No...
You are a poet and your words will survive beyond your flesh. Your mind will live on in an eternal consciousness. Your flesh will rise above the confines of gravity as you are part of all energy in the cosmos.

I have seen victims on this life... You my friend are indeed not alone and never less than inspirational!

[Lydia Shutter]

David, you just made my day....really! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Brittany Zedalis]

For me, this is thought-provoking. Very wonderful writing. :]

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks, Brittany. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

We all tend to think our problems and viewpoints are unique, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty of it, we all bleed muchly the same in the like bloody waters. You color outside the lines with a vengeance Lydikey...

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, we all have similar feelings, problems, and blessings.....if only the world would realize this. Thanks for the review, Frieda. Lydi**