not even

not even

A Poem by Lydia Shutter
"

for a friend....it hurts to see you this way

"

angel oil painting by andra ponomarenco






he slices his words with a serrated knife
hoping they will be easier to swallow
     but they are not
she ducks as the barbs fly across the table
landing in the coffee she was about to savor
thoughts curl through her mind
    like cursive letters on an unlined page
carrying her
    weightless
         like a frisbee
till she arabesques into her safe place
    where not even he can hurt her




© 2014 Lydia Shutter


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Retreating into a shell...You have brought a whole new meaning to this phrase Lydi! I love the way the poem flows and the tussle progresses, till she finds her safe sanctum. Your poetry conveys emotions softly and perfectly, to be savored slowly. Happy New Year!

Its a treat to read one of your poems each day. Your choice of artwork never fails to draw my breath.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

What a sweet thing to say, Divya. Thank you so much. I try to find artwork that complements my tho.. read more



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"...till she arabesques into her safe place
where not even he can hurt her"

Lydi, I like how the implication of the word "arabesques" reminds us of how fragile she is. Sometimes its hard finding that safe place to land.

Wonderful work!



Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Kelly. Lydi**
Your friend's hidden harboring havens are, tragically, not unknown to many who regularly encounter some form of abuse. When one's personality cannot be safely projected, it is--that further psychic injury be avoided--withdrawn to unreachable depths.
"Not even" is a perceptive little gem, Lydi--creatively fashioned and artfully displayed.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Frankie. Lydi**
Retreating into a shell...You have brought a whole new meaning to this phrase Lydi! I love the way the poem flows and the tussle progresses, till she finds her safe sanctum. Your poetry conveys emotions softly and perfectly, to be savored slowly. Happy New Year!

Its a treat to read one of your poems each day. Your choice of artwork never fails to draw my breath.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

What a sweet thing to say, Divya. Thank you so much. I try to find artwork that complements my tho.. read more
words are like daggers that can pierce a heart ... often times make it even more difficult to forget let alone forgive ...

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

So true, my friend. Thank you for the lovely review. Lydi**
i just can`t imagine why people feel the need to abuse,what demon motivates this kind of treatment
we had a young woman back in the summer a mother of two her husband finally killed her
in the yard in front of the children mother dead father in prison who suffers

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Domestic violence is a horrible problem in our country. Thanks for the review, Ron. Lydi**
Lydi, you know that this kind of treatment women suffer from is something that drives me to both tears and anger... you have given her your love and strength Lydi with your words, you help her in her safe place to endure knowing that she has a friend and someone who stands with her... I hope she is able to come through all this horror and be able to LIVE... not just exist, but live a life worry of a human being... I think your poem helps in this Lydi.. Those last 2 lines are filled with hope and love.. I like that word "arabesques" here. anyway, its more than "nice" Lydi... yes, more than "nice". ~~redzone

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

I knew this one would strike a nerve with you, Curt. You are a staunch advocate for women...and alw.. read more
Thank you, Lydia, for sharing this beautiful piece. I know how much it hurt my family to see me broken by the man who was supposed to love me. I see something similar here. It is not easy to watch.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Your family surely felt what I feel for my friend. There's no doubt your family is relieved you hav.. read more
"carrying her
weightless
like a frisbee(Frisbee)
till she arabesques into her safe place
where not even he can hurt her"


Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Glad you found lines you liked in this one, Sami. Thanks for visiting my page. Lydi*
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Yep. You are welcome...:)..................
Words can be every bit as brutal as fists.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

So true. thank you very much for stopping by. Lydi**
I can feel the emotion in your words...so very sad..
A beautiful poem for a friend Lydi - and the art you chose to accompany your words is lovely.

:) Julie

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thank you again, Julie. I appreciate your review. Lydi***

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