apologist

artwork by house of maria/maria oosthuizen

like time lapsed photography

the years have flown

days fell out of my pockets

leaving holes in my favorite jeans

and my heart

lyrics of old songs floated by

with some of the words missing

(then again words can weigh me down)

knowing salt water stings my eyes

i jump into the waves anyway

i'm shocked my cold heart is growing soft

till at the right angle of omissions and admissions

i become the apologist to myself

                                                                                                                                  

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Your poetry is always top-notch. It holds lots of meaning, imagery and truth. The heart is a well for many of our deep emotions. An apologist to the self is becoming so aware of things past, present. It is seeking forgiveness. A great healing process.

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you, Sami. So nice of you to go back in my archives to find this one. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

It is a pleasure. You are welcome Lydia.

[Sami Khalil]

A powerful art-work to go with this poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you...you always notice the artwork.

[Sami Khalil]

I do. I love art.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did love the complete poetry dear Lydia.
"i jump into the waves anyway
i'm shocked my cold heart is growing soft
till at the right angle of omissions and admissions
i become the apologist to myself"
Time and distance make us braver. We must jump into the waves again. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

John, when you catch up on my poetry, I am always so pleased. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear friend. Been a busy time dear Lydia. I love your work.

[JE Falcon]

So well said, "like time lapsed photography
the years have flown
days fell out of my pockets
leaving holes in my favorite jeans"
Love this poem with its memories haunting. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, JE! Lydi**

[Patricia]

yes, I know this all too well.... love the line I jump into the waves anyway... sometimes you have to, that swim is cleansing. great great write, a favorite for me

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, it is cleansing! Thank you so much, Patricia. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Your writing always makes me stop and think. Beautiful. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Hello Jim! Happy to see you on my page. Thank you so much for the visit. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

You have assembled the most amazing collection of imagery that represents the way time is now often behind us (((HUGS)))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Margie. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

(i'm shocked my cold heart is growing soft till at the right angle of omissions and admissions i become the apologist to myself) Now ain't it the truth? Love this one Lydi. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sharon. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

what an empathis and beautiful write Lydi. I think two things go when you get to my age. The first is your memory and I can't remember what the second thing is..
The only constant is change and this is a lovely way of making the point.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here....you know it, Ken! Thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Knowing saltwater stings my eyes
I jump into the waves anyway

Particularly taken by those lines Lydi** and also soft hearts are more forgiving than cold ones. There is much to contemplate here in this piece. Your posted artwork as usual so carefully selected to accompany your fine lines.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I so enjoy matching artwork to my words. I wish I had artistic ability with paints. I always appreciate your reviews, Chris. I hope you are well. Your new photo is so pretty! Lydi**