december snickers

artwork by Doris Joa

blank pages of my life lie scattered
between rows of empty nights
harshly spotlighted
even as I whisper
“i’m ready for my close-up mr. de mille”
the silence of this cool december snickers

i become the incendiary of memories
pointing an accusatory finger
straight into the mirror’s image
overblown memoirs loom large as buoyancy fades
leaving the casual observer to ponder

is she an object in motion or rest?
perhaps just a perpetrator
shamelessly flouting newton’s first law
once more, december snickers

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

As the year ends, so many things to ponder the past months and plan for the next year. December then holds a spacial value in our memory and its melancholia. Life can be scattered or gathered in losses and gains. Excellent Lydia. The painting is sad and beautiful...:)...........

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sami. I know you appreciate the artwork because you always choose beautiful art to accompany your words. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:).........

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely introspective portrayal.

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you so much. Lydi**

[Eric Cox]

Life can be harsh. Grand creating here.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Eric. Lydi**

[Trace]

I hope some day I can see things as clearly and vividly as you
And write of them with such flair.

Awesome.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah,but you do, my friend. Thank you for catching up. Lydi**

[Woody]

it is indeed the only month that wields such great power over all of us. we are strangely aware that a page is about to be turned and we are perhaps reluctant to let that happen.
wonderfully penned Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Woody. Lydi**

[Sanober]

December definitely calls for some self introspection and reflection on the year that went by. it's always mocking us,. isn't it. one can't help but get carried away in the melancholy of this month. the whole concept of time, memories, old and new, endings and beginnings scare us and excite us. your words are just too beautiful they hurt. especially love that last verse! i can never forget it. i hope you are having a warm December, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sanober. Always happy when I see your reviews. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

December seems to be a melancholy month for many Lydi. You summed it up well with "December snickers".... with that said...love the lines
is she an object in motion or rest?
perhaps just a perpetrator
shamelessly flouting newton’s first law
You are amazing my friend.
:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

(((Julie)))) melancholy and reflective...indeed. I know you walk along the shoreline as I do and remember other times. Thank you very much. Love that photo you chose as your avatar! Lydi**

[MomzillaNC]

Beautiful, melancholy piece. The looking back, looking for meaning and hope… it's completely relatable at probably every adult age!

[Lydia Shutter]

I think self reflection is what gives us he incentive to try harder in the future. Thank you. Lydi**

[MomzillaNC]

I agree. YVW.

[Dhaye]

Yes, it's December and the year will soon to end. In this month, we reflect on what were done during the year. And it is so sad when some dreams remain unachieved.
You have exceptional word choice here. Your lines are expressed with elegance.
Nice work, Lydi. Keep it up!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Dh. Lydi**

[Corset]

December can be such a cruel month with the holidays and all the lonely people that commit suicide this month it's so horribly sad.

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, not sure I would go so far as you are, but it is a month of reflection. Thank you for your review. Lydi**