stand by

"visualizing painting" by marcel garbi

please stand by

you tell me to be patient

to lay my problems on the silk of clouds

i try

i really do

i even recite the alphabet backwards

distracting myself

trying to make words of the letters where they stand

or sit as the case may be

maybe they are standing by

but me?

well, i find that so difficult to do

i mean my worry stone is so smooth

people think i've put wrinkle cream on it

please stand by?

my superhero uniform is frayed

even goodwill won't accept it

and the worst part is

i know i can do nothing at all

but

just stand by

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Oh Lydi**, I read these lines several times and I have to say although beautifully written, they left me with a feeling of trepidation. Reciting the alphabet backwards, trying to make words of the letters, spoke to me. Your posted artwork is splendid. I love the colour combination. All good wishes.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Chris, it is a feeling of trepidation that inspired the words. You are very empathetic. I so appreciate the review and the fact you notice the artwork I choose to accompany my words. Thank you. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome Lydi**.

[Carol Cashes]

Oh, honey...sometimes all you can do--is all you can do.

This hit very, scary! close to home for me as I am struggling with grief right now. I was stoic and quietly efficient and capable just a little too long....

[Lydia Shutter]

The strong people of the world are expected to carry on....and no one ever thinks they need support. Sorry you are struggling with grief. I am sending you a hug. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

This made me feel very uneasy. It is superbly written but the feelings it describes are full of trepidation and unease.
There are some , (I wonder if this is the correct term) wonderful lines but overall it made me feel the protagonists nerviousness and unease very strongly.

[Lydia Shutter]

And that is just how I felt when I wrote it, Ken. Writing helps me through a lot of situations in life. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" i mean my worry stone is so smooth people think i've put wrinkle cream on it". I can really identify with this one. So many people tell me to "let it be", and I just find myself worrying over every detail. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

I'm sorry you can identify. Truth is, we can't change ourselves, can we? Thank for the review, my friend. Lydi**

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

This reads soulful and about a situation which you can do nothing about but keep the chin up and think positive after praying to God. The poem itself is amazing in metaphors n muse. Kudos.

I like interaction for the human touch, so pls pleez do review/ comment/ give your thoughts on my newest poem

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your insightful review. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

I have read this and come back to it several times waiting for the right define firstly I love your use of words and double meanings in this secondly the expression of exhaustion is perfect I love the worry stone reference and tattered clothes I like this poem completely

[Lydia Shutter]

Robert, I like this review completely! :) Thank you. Lydi**

[HadesRising]

Very polished writing. Well Done.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi****

[NotUsinganymore]

Nicely done. I like the poetic sense to it. c:

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[NotUsinganymore]

You're welcome. c:

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my goodness ..how my heart and soul feel you Lydia! worry worry worry .. that mouse running in a Hamster Wheel ... round and round and just can't get off .. L9 ? veers me off course .. its the sitting that just doesn't seem to go along (in my opinion) ... i think this has such retched honesty in it ... i think it is one of your best ... the honesty is so very attractive :) i think L3 is stunning ..how i have tried to lay my troubles in God's hands .. and struggle to believe in them at all ... let alone leave my worries there ... and i also love the worry stone ... who has never had one .. not many me thinks! ... so we end kind of giving up..letting go ..and just stand by .. so ironic that is what faith really is after all eh!? really like this one ma'am!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

I can tell, E! thank you so much. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Neville]

So bloomin well crafted & impossible to misinterpret the love and longing you have so deftly incorporated and woven throughout.... so very sad too, I might add...... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Neville....my emotions are the ink in my pen. I can not hide them. Lydi**

[Neville]

And nor should you try when you bleed so fine ..,