i notice

photography by stefan beutler

on the days when i feel

as shattered as broken glass

in the dust bin of life

and sleep is a foreign country 

for which i have no visa

i go through the motions

living in name only

certain no one will notice

yet you are there...noticing

you are the one

rescuing me out of dizzy memories

turning the uneven boundaries of dark thoughts

into ribbons surrounding warmth and sunshine

so i guess you need to know

i notice

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderful expression and emotion in these lines Lydi**. I also think your posted image is fabulous. When we are at our most vulnerable, it is a blessing to have someone who is aware of how we feel and who stands over us, minding our backs. Nothing so reassuring.

All good wishes

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for the review...and for understanding. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Pleasure to read you Lydi**. I always look forward to your work.

[Robert Trakofler]

I clicked on this poem cause I was reading a review of one of mine...Raptors Rapture and in that little box that says related writing this popped up:) I don't usually pay attention to that box but I saw your name so here I am.
I love this line..... sleep is a foreign country for which i have no visa... boom boom boom!!!
Living in name only what an honest expression
we all fight so hard to keep the darkness away what a lovely thing to have someone who sees you in these times to pull you back into the light.
and the last line is perfect

[Lydia Shutter]

I am honored that a poem of mine was seen as related to one of yours, Robert! Thank you so much for the review and for "getting" the poem. Lydi**

[Ayvid N]

If there is someone for me and I for them then life is still blissful and warm, no matter how broken and unnoticed we feel sometimes. Caring and sharing are reciprocal and never fail to reassure. Your words uplift me here, Lydi. I count my blessings.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sweet Divya....so happy I could uplift you. You deserve good things in life. Thank you for the review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Ayvid N]

It is such a pleasure my friend 🌸

[Lyn Anderson]

It is so amazing to have someone in our lives who notices. As always, your words and presentation are marvelous.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind. Thank you, Lyn. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Such true and glorious words, Lydi. I think, no, I know: they translate into one beautiful word: Love.

Phrases here, superbly laid, ' .. when i feel - as shattered as broken glass - in the dust bin of life - and sleep is a foreign country - for which .. ' There's instinctively one who knows.. ..

[Lydia Shutter]

And that is all that matters! Thanks so much, Emma. Sorry for the delay in answering...we were away. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

It's fine, Lydi, life should be happily busy. Hope that was how it was :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, it was happy and wonderful.

[emmajoy]

Twenty plus character smile!

[Cassie]

This is so so sweet, the end of it. I relate

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Cassie. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I was out of the country for a few weeks....wonderful vacation. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is a superb description of feeling broken & having someone who notices these things. We don't need to be fixed, but it's nice to know when it's noticed. I love how the last line feels a little begrudging, which is authentic for how these moods can make us be slow to acknowledge. Here's hoping you & yours have a Happy Easter! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Didn't mean for it to sound that way, but I am glad you read it enough to form your own opinion! Thanks so much, Margie. Sorry it took me so long to respond. We were out of the country. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" ... and sleep is a foreign country for which i have no visa.". Wow. Pretty much sums up way too many of my nights. Oh yeah, Happy Birthday, Poet ! ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Awwww, sweet friend of mine! How the heck did you know it was my birthday? Thank you so much. Sending you a big hug. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

I notice ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

You clever one! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words kind, gentle and wonderful. We need people to make us feel okay. Thank you dear Lydia for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review. LydI**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Troy Henson]

So much truth to this Lydi. So good to read you again 😊 It’s never about quantity but quality when we are at our lowest and most vulnerable. It only takes one person to know and to respond the right way to our feelings and that alone can bring a smile, that warmth, that reassurance xx

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, we all need that one special someone. Thank you very much, Troy. Lydi*

[Cherrie Palmer]

What a blending, you take us from isolation to a true connection.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Cherrie. Lydi**