baggage

photo courtesy pinterest

yea, i come with a lot of baggage

and there is a large surcharge for every checked bag

used to be able to dig into my bag of tricks

to pay the fee

but lately it seems

i am left stranded on the wrong side of the bed

with hope just out of reach

and pockets bulging with the static of ennui

 

still, tonight there is a droning hum tickling my ear

the catacombs of my soul vibrate to the rhythm

i kinda sorta remember who i used to be

familiar incantations soothe me

i unpack that baggage and smile

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Any poet who can include, '.. i kinda sorta remember' in the same breath as, ' .. bulging with the static of ennui.. ' wins my vote!

Plus, the accompanying picture highlights the charming honesty of those and other words, start to finish. You smile so beautifully - me too, having read the above twice!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Emma. I am multi-faceted...as I believe most poets are. The child in me says, "kinda sorta" and I listen! I appreciate you more than you know. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Forgive this, not meant as 'flannel' but that child will always dance amongst the daisies whilst flying a bright yellow kite!

[Lydia Shutter]

Not even sure what "flannel" means in this context, but you know I will always forgive you, my friend! :)

[emmajoy]

'Flannel' saying something insincere purely for effect!

[Lydia Shutter]

Ohhh...I get it!

[emmajoy]

read 'purely' as 'only'

[Lydia Shutter]

either word works! Have a great weekend, Emma. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Wishing you the same.. thank you!

[andrew mitchell]

A lovely write Lydia so much like Jacob's style, Hello Mrs Jacob! I see you have had Jacob's tutoring :0 No a lovely write indeed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Actually, Andrew, Jacob and I are good friends, but neither of us has the other's style. We both do our own thing. I appreciate your review. Lydi*

[ROXANE DORSEY]

WOW THANKS FOR THIS POEM. I LOOK FORWARD TO READING MORE.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate the review. Thanks, Roxane.

[Papaya]

i can definitely relate this one all the bleeping stuff that weighs you down. it does take it's toll and reshapes who we are. it's hard to shed. like butter on hios. should melt away but it doesn't

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ana. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I would imagine an awful lot of your readers would empathise with this Lydi. I know I do. There are so many lines but one that stands proud is 'pockets bulging with ennui'. That I like.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Lydi**

[redzone]

it takes a long time to pack all that baggage and then to get charged for it too... damn... they say we can never go home again, but when we unpack there is lots of home in there and always reminding us who we are and have become...

so how about we open a bottle of wine and line up all those bags, hum a bit and celebrate our baggage, after all we have earned it right!!! the only priced paid will be the smiles and perhaps a big head the next day...

can I say Lydi that you have very "nice" baggage... and the poem is very "nice" too.. ;0)

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

That baggage makes us who we are and I kinda like looking at mine! I think I can hear you humming from here....so melodic! :) Thanks for the review, Curt. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

(i kinda sorta remember who i used to be familiar incantations soothe me i unpack that baggage and smile) I can SO relate! Exquisite post Lydi. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Sharon. Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It's all part and parcel of who you are, without which you wouldn't be you. Smile with all you are! Love this.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Linda. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Very cute photo and I liked the description. I like the feel of personal thoughts and the unpacking of the baggage and the gift of the smile. Thank you Lydia for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for noticing the artwork. I always look for the right artwork to complement my words. I appreciate the review so much. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked this one and you are welcome Lydia.

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Lydia! "i unpack that baggage and smile" ...now that is profound indeed ..i absolutely love it ... nicely worked metaphor ma'am .. very relatable language ... honest and real ... and after reading your closing line .. i went back to the pic and saw its meaning ... at first, before reading, i was thinking your poem would be about children who are considered as such ...what a pleasant surprise ..nice one ma'am!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, E! Lydi**