you must know

artwork by mandy jurgens

you must know

on this roller coaster of life

ups and downs are meant to be

the wind is meant to make the leaves dance

the rain is meant to make the ducks smile

and my words, dear one

are to help you feel my essence

and realize once and for all

you are not alone

Reviews

[EmeraldHeart]

Wisdom in every verse. This community has been so accepting. I tuelly no longer feel alone. My entire life I have felt out of place. I guess I never looked in the right place. Yes life is a roller coaster for sure. We have joy and pain and every experience is valuable.

[Lydia Shutter]

WC is a safe haven for many. I am glad you feel that is true. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, kind and needed words. We need to hear. You are not alone my friend. Thank you dear Lydia for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

As always, I appreciate your lovely review, John. Thank you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[redzone]

you say it so elegantly Lydi, but it's more than the words, it's the deep connection one person has with another or for everyone... this truly is a "nice" poem and one of my favorites...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Curt....when you review a poem, it becomes even "nicer". :) Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

It is a roller coaster indeed. Much wisdom in those words. You are giving a solid assurance.
Assuredly wonderful.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami! Nice to see you on my page. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome dear Lydia...

[Lorry]

And they do Lydi, they do!
I was just thinking that very thing, as a down turned downer and I wondered when I'd see the sun again. Our path is always the one we're meant to be on and no matter where it takes us, we always find ourselves on it whenever we stop to look for other paths, that look clearer, from a distance. It might even turn out to be future us, laying all those traps, just to keep it interesting. 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

Lorry, always pleased when you review a poem I posted. Thank you. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

And that, Lydi.. is Love.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Emma. Thank you for stopping by. Lydi**

[Cassie]

wow!!! I needed to hear this

[Lydia Shutter]

Good! Read it over and over Cassie! Thank you. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful and thoughtful words Lydi**. Like a warm blanket on a cold day. Thank you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Chris. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

with a friend like you? how could I feel alone.
this poem reflects you so well....

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Awww, Jacob, thank you! I think every poet puts a bit of her/himself in the words. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, the ups and downs do come for all, and there is much loneliness. Framing this offering and hanging it on the wall might help ease this plight.

[Lydia Shutter]

My words are worthy of framing? Well, that is quite the compliment, John. Thank you! Lydi**