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...:)...................

[Lyn Anderson]

I always enjoy your words and pearls of wisdom, and no, you are not alone, in so many respects ...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much! Have a great weekend. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

"... the borders of my composure are ambiguous at best." I seem to recall reading this before and being every bit impressed then as I am now with the universal nature of the message, carefully encased in your inimitable style. No, you are far from alone, my friend. Kudos. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Yup, I have used that line before.....in another poem. You have a good memory, Jim! Some days my compusure leaves Dodge for parts unknown! :) thanks for stopping by. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... we need to create our paradise
on earth... to give our grandchildren strength
and hope for the future... I know that you do
just that. We each weave our own tapestry...
I know your tapestry is beautiful. I know that
I have colored outside my lines... but learning
every day. Poetry is our saving grace. Lydi...
your poetry is an oasis of love and devotion...
where by sharing... you have enriched our lives.
Your comings and goings reflect a light of giving
where flowers bloom and butterflies sip the
nectar of your words. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

When I read your reviews, I marvel at the beauty of the imagery you incorporate in every line, sweet Pat. Thank you so much. May you and Roger have a wonderful weekend. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

Nice piece for reflection, Lydi. Knowing that we are not alone struggling through life's complexities, we will constantly stretch our arms, move our feet even for some steps...at least making a difference in life with those people who believe and support us. Life is beautiful. Few experiences of sadness should not be a reason to forget the blessings and joy this life brings us.

So inspiring. Bravo!

[Lydia Shutter]

Dh, I appreciate your review very much. Thank you. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

You're welcome. =)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no you're not lydi...I am right there with you...life wears us down...but we keep fighting to survive and stay as young as we may.
there is still more left to navigate.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for such a lovely review, jacob. Lydi**

[Stella Armour]

you certainly are not alone Lydi, but with age comes wisdom and contentment i find... and better poetry..lol

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Stella....yes, my poetry has changed through the years, no doubt about it...whether it has improved, well, who can really say? I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Amal N]

Beautiful poem; I love this type of poems. And yes, you are not alone :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Amal. Lydi**

[Amal N]

You're welcome :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

No sweet lady Lydi you are not alone. Age comes to us all but as we get older we have to ask ourselves if we have created a legacy that we can be proud of :)

[Lydia Shutter]

That is so true, Vidya....we must give our children and grandchildren a rich heritage and good values. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are most welcome my friend :)