When Truth Comes to Call

the role of confidante is often a thankless one

artwork by Kirchner

Well dressed hours

shamelessly disrobed

revealing inner secrets

for many naked minutes

your loose tongue hung by its hinges

while I listened to words you dared not share with others

was there a true story behind your words? 

hindsight tells me no

Warning sirens wailed 

streets bulged with traffic

cars scooted from lane to lane

rushing to be my harbingers of authenticity

they knew what I refused to admit

well meaning confidantes are often deserted

when truth comes to call

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love your opening analogies, very clever & well-stated . . . a departure from the sensual, now I'm seeing how well you also address the somewhat harsh everyday observations of life. Awesome wording: "loose tongue hung by its hinges" . . . & many more! Thanks for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

While romance and sensuality are my favorite genres, I do write in other ones....often. Thank you for your review, Barley. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the artwork and the tale. Left me with the need to know more. You create dangerous and tempting place. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

And thank you, John, for your wonderful reviews. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia.

[~]

ouch.. this cuts deep. your words sharper than a samurai's sword take a stand to make their cuts properly, where they are needed.. a truth revealed with class, and passionate contempt..
loved it!!

[Lydia Shutter]

There are those who masquerade as friends and take advantage of a compassionate person. Unfortunately, I have encountered all too many of them. Thank you, Moon. Lydi**

[~]

ugh.. that part of life, is not an easy one. yet, i am honored to have met such a soul as yours, that will not give up giving her best to others!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Moon. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

Cutting across the details of nothingness I find a strange beauty unfolding inside my eyes.

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Al. Lydi*

[Indra Neil]

profound and deep imagery! powerful metaphors! well done!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Indra!! Lydi**

[gabrielle]

Some individuals share selective truth in order to gain trust and undeserved sympathy of another. Not good situation but it's a reality that we must take cognizant. Very well written, lydi :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You absolutely understand what I was saying, Gabrielle. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[redzone]

naked secrets are the worst kind, they may come out easily but unless its from a true friend, you are left alone.. ironic cause I always thought one of the things that made for real friends was the openness to share life stories and tell each other anything... guess that's just my idealism huh... appreciated how you wove this in with the images of warning sirens and flags and yet still cared enough to hear them out... which reflects not just in your poetry Lydi, but in who you are... a true friend/a true poet..

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

True friends, Curt, know that sharing life stories and telling each other anything is the way to go. True friends accept each other and never turn their backs on one another. In life, though, I have learned many disguise themselves as true friends. They use and abuse. Such is life. I know you are a true friend....and a true poet. Thank you for this very "nice" review. Lydi**

[Dara]

"while I listened to words you dared not share with others
was there a true story behind your words?
hindsight tells me no"

So true! Too many times seen in hindsight and then regret we didn't speak up or ignore those 'loose lips". Your wonderfully descriptive write is full of wisdom and awesome imagery. Love this one Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Dara. Lydi**

[Cassie]

Whoa!!!!! All week I have been having thoughts like this, just didnt know how to put those thoughts together and make a poem like this. This is very good my friend, you took my thoughts and curved them so well. Now i can shelve. Right?

[Lydia Shutter]

You mean I am renting space in your brain, my friend? LOL I am happy you were able to identify with my thoughts. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Cassie]

Yes you are, you can stay there a little longer..lol

[Lydia Shutter]

with pleasure! :)

[Neville]

You have managed to nail so many universal laws with this one Lydi. Quite beautiful too in my book.... N

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Neville. Lydi**