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.

[kentuck14]

A great meditation . . . loved the lines, "and sleep in a foreign country/for which I have no visa." Also appreciated that your allusion to the 'you' who comes to comfort. Leaves it to the reader's imagination. Thanks and congratulations.
Tom

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Tom. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

So sad and yet so beautiful as the lonliness and the hopefulness mingle in a soft and warm place Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, John. We all look for that soft, warm place in life. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed we do Lydi and I pray you have it safe and sound.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed I do....I am a lucky one.

[Patricia Wedel]

It is comforting to have that special someone who
knows enough to notice and hum a familiar tune
from bygone cherished memories... to know
that the ring on your finger will be a symbol that
sleep will come when you hear the heartbeat of
forever love and devotion. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Beautifully said, my friend. Thank you so much for this review. Lydi**

[Neville]

We all need someone to watch our back for us dont we.. maybe not all the while, but at least every now and then.. just to give our neck a rest from looking over our shoulder... Another great and memorable poem here Lydi** .. bless ya my friend.... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Love the way you said that, Neville....give our neck a rest indeed! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Neville]

My pleasure my friend, always and true... Have a good week.. N

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is like a haunting black and white film noir....

great pic and illustration of the photo with your words....someone always notices us..even if it is just one person....but we do make a difference even when we think that is not so.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

I think we all want to make a difference...if only to one other person. Thank you for the review, Jacob. Lydi**