perspective

photography courtesy of suzy in creative market

looking through the needle's eye

on this upside down day

i see the raindrops doing the hustle

across palm fronds

i count the spaces between

their bumps and wiggles

and watch as they hit the ground

because, inevitably, their fun's over 

for the raindrops anyway

it is just beginning for the ducks

and the thirsty flowers

it's all about perspective

Reviews

[Neville]

I see what ya mean ... everything is about perspective innit .. if only we could have a button to push to help us see more clearly and both the intrinsic, as well as the extrinsic beauty in things and people and places .. Then instead of so often just the negatives and potential threats, differences and risks being seen ... the world would appear a much happier, safer and accepting place .... Yes, its all about perspective ... Having said that, I would not swap places with any of them ducks, not for all the raindrops on all the palm fronds in the world .. maybe :) x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Neville. I always enjoy your reviews. Lydi**

[Neville]

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[light and ashes]

You're right it is all about perspective.
I love this.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

You're welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes it is! so many perspectives to contemplate ... as for the droplets .. perhaps their joyous dance continues as they giggle their way to the ocean and back to the clouds ;) what a poignant moment reading this gives me .. its a quiet and gentle scene .. gazing out a pitter patting window and receiving blessings from hustle busting rain drops and palm fronds ... in a condensed space

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, E....always pleased to have a review from you! Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

(it is just beginning for the ducks and the thirsty flowers it's all about perspective) Indeed it is Lydi! Each day is a beginning for one but an ending for another...that's life eh? Enjoyed this read my friend. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Always pleased to see your reviews, Sharon. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

It's the fairy tale gazing that keeps people going, Lydi[ looking through the eye of a needle so as to not miss the smallest miracle. You know those ducks you see and enjoy are always loudly laughing, happy them in situ in all weathers ! Your gentle words shape my early morning thoughts as I hear raindrops tapping on the window, its going to be another day of wet earth welcome. Many thank yous for such glorious words,

[Lydia Shutter]

Hello Emma! Thank you so much for the lovely review. We all have to believe in fairy tales and become part of them. It's what keeps us young! Sorry you are having so much rain too. Still, the world needs it. Have a wonderful day. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Loved the intention and then, its success, Lydi.. was like a gloriously mystic day out! Em x

[Patricia Wedel]

It is difficult to see through the eye of a needle... but it is possible to envision raindrops
doing the “hustle” when we ourselves are always wearing a “Bustle” of responsibilities.
We will persevere in the end where rainbows rest on the garden gate. We identify with the Ducks as we go through puddles and splashes of sunshine serendipity. Be brave ... gently, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I follow your lead in being brave, dear Pat. Thank you so much. I always appreciate your up beat reviews. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Dancing raindrops, what an image laden delight Lydi**. Getting up close to nature and seeing it magnified. Yes ducks do love the water so. I see them often when we are boating and they are at their quackiest and happiest when it's pouring buckets. I swear I can hear them laughing then. Beautiful photography posted. Take care of you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Chris. Hope all is well with you. Lydi**

[Lorry]

It absolutely is Lydi. When perhaps in recent months we have had more time to pause, reflect and consider the plight of others, many panic buy, thinking of self and causing a stampede of panic where there was none. But some quietly get on with helping and assisting others less fortunate and bring the real meaning of community and selflessness to the fore.
Some see a miserable day where others see bathtime for ducks and some see an ideal opportunity to remember the mischievous innocence and delight of splish splashing in puddles, time travelling back to the days when their biggest problem was what colour to use when painting a picture or as the big people called it, making a mess 😀
Half empty or half full? Well, at least it isn't completely empty 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

No, Lorry, never completely empty. I choose to see the happiness. The sadness will not be insulted! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

just like "one door closes so another can open"
and I love the "Raindrops doing the hustle"
started humming Van McCoy---
yes, it is definitely about "perspective"---
a write with layers....
excellent write, Lydi.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Actually, that song was on the TV music channel when I wrote the poem! :) thanks for the review, Jacob. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

A life lesson taken from a simple, everyday scene. The speaker observes the progress of raindrops as they run across palm fronds. When they fall off the fronds, they become drinks for ducks and flowers. From the viewpoint of the drops, a sorry demise. The ducks and flowers, on the other hand, love the refreshing drinks. As the title suggests, it's all a matter of perspective. So it is in life in general.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for understanding, John. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[Papaya]

Through the eye of the needle allows us to focus, without external distraction.
On things we might otherwise miss.

[Lydia Shutter]

Precisely! Nice to see your face, Ana! No more sneaker! Lydi**