and believe

artwork by roy pederson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

sit down right here with me

talk about nothing for hours

or talk about something

just stay here

be with me

reflect on the good things

and believe

i want to be one of them

Reviews

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Your picture depicts the real meaning of the poem. Sitting beside the vast and lofty nature can make us forget everything... Every pain or every lowness of life. We are among this nature, just a part of it can make us forget everyday life.... This is just awesome

[Lydia Shutter]

Sima, thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I love your honest unvarnished expression of wanting to connect & hoping that connection feels good in all directions. Sometimes, it seems the basics of connecting have been forgotten! Thanks for reminding us & urging us! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, in today's world too many people are always on their phones and not really relating to other people. Thanks for the review, Margie. Lydi**

[Vectra Mendonie]

This poem was short, but it conveyed the exact message it tried too. I really liked this and the picture you paired it with complimented it perfectly. Good job!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Vectra.
Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I do like park benches, seaside benches and airport benches for goodbyes. Nothing like sitting down with a good ole friend or good company even meeting a stranger that is so interesting. poem and artwork are wonderful...

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, some of the best conversations happen while sitting on a bench. Thank you so much for the review, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I do agree. You are welcome Lydi....

[Fran Marie]

Just to sit and
commune with
nature; to clear
the mind of ongoing
daily woes that plague
us; simply enjoying
the moments of serenity

so beautifully penned

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Fran. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful words and thoughts shared. The best days are simple. Just two people talking and enjoying life going by. Thank you dear Lydia for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, it is the simple pleasures in life that are the best. Thank you, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia. My best days. Spending the complete day at the lake. Watching the grandchildren enjoy life.

[Desert Knave]

I like the generous and open message here. Kudos. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Jim, I am always pleased to see a review from you! The message is from my heart....you know you can always "talk" to me. Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

"just stay here
be with me
reflect on the good things
and believe"
Your poem and artwork are so strong and deeply moving Lydi! They capture the intensity of loneliness and sense of isolation so many of us are feeling now. Longing for the human touch, the feeling of connection, a hand reaching out... Beautifully worded and well-penned. I felt this in my soul. Thank you for this poetic reach-out and I reach back in friendship.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a kind review, Annette. Hope you have gotten your Covid vaccinations and that you are well. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

love the pic and sentiment .. captures a lot .. that invitation to just come and sit .. just be ... together in a place of quiet peace and courage ... and i do mean courage .. that's what it takes to remain quiet through our uncomfortable insecurities ... but your protagonist is speaking to someone who has already worked all that out ... you do have a knack for creating a lot in few lines .. straight forward language .. no tricks needed ;)
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

No tricks up my sleeves...nope! :) It takes a very good friend to sit and talk or not talk....whatever is needed at that time. Thanks so much, E. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh this poem speaks volumes in its short space. And wanting to be one of the good things in another's life...
we all can wish that, but not of all of us achieve it.
The picture is interesting....makes me want to tap her on the shoulder and have a chat.
and I relate to this poem in a different way also...the woman on the bench being my mother up in heaven...and I get a chance to visit with her one more time...today, on her birthday.

thank you for this poem, Lydi.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

We never forget important dates, do we? I am honored that my poem was so relatable for you, Jacob. I hope memories of your mom helped you through the day. Thank you for reviewing. Lydi**