constant?

"girl with golden tears" by gustav klimt

today the hem of my life is dragging in the dirt

nothing is constant, is it?

because a new beginning 

means there is also an ending

wish I could unhear the words

moments of anticipation

morph into flashes of fear

then nanoseconds of acceptance

but the world does not notice

the space between joy and grief

is not easily navigable

i must remind myself

the chasm between today and tomorrow

can be a sort of purgatory

and nothing is constant, is it?

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Life seems determined to try us beings, 'day- bright turns to darker than dark' in its hundred and one guises, don''t you think. Little things can thrill, great things can overpower', seems moods and hopes can vary according to is or that one.

. 'the space between joy and grief - is not easily navigable - i must remind myself'
Joy and grief parry blows, guess we have to deal with that.. hateful and hurtful though it is, dear Lydi.
My love and thought are flying on and up.. look for them, please. Special words, special friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

I can feel the love you are sending, Emma. Thank you so much for this great review. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Is always a pleasure to read your thoughts and creations, Lydi. By the by, that illustration has a unique style. x

[H K Singh]

Really nothing is constant in this world except the time..which continuously moves on..

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the review. HK. Lydi**

[Tom]

Indeed life is a journey of ups & downs, highs and lows, though the in betweens even more of an enigma, I get you here my pensive, poetic friend and so would k.d. lang -her song Constant Craving

https://youtu.be/oXqPjx94YMg

[Lydia Shutter]

I absolutely LOVE kd lang! Yes, that song would be the perfect accompaniment to this poem. Tom, thanks so much for your review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Lorry]

How can so much change in someone's life in an instant, when the world keeps spinning as normal for everyone else, while you are left having to hold on for balance at anything within reach?
"Wish I could unhear the words" is a sentence I've probably thought or spoke way too much for comfort in a world that gets more confusing by the day.
Your words along with the golden tears of the painting, reverberate in a way the artist would have nodded approvingly at.

[Lydia Shutter]

Lorry, it's been a while! Indeed, the world does get more confusing with each passing day and sometimes we are better off not trying to decipher it all. Thanks not only for the review, but also for noticing the artwork. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

"the space between joy and grief
is not easily navigable..."

So true, Lydi! Leaving California and coming back home was both joyful and a time of grief. The words you've penned reverberate to me what the past few months have been like, that no one took notice of. The analogy amazes me. Thank you for this something special!

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope you have adjusted to life on the East coast now. I am pleased you found something with which to identify in this poem. Thank you! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

melancholy, on the edge of brooding ... who can not relate to the theme ... many tragic disappointments can plug into the story here .. no ... constant is no of earthly realms ;) well done .. the golden tears are so painfully emotive ...
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a lovely review, E. Thank you so much! Glad you liked the artwork too. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

i am never disappointed taking time on your streets Lydi!

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, for every beginning there is an end. In the material world, nothing lasts, which is one reason why we should become acquainted with the spiritual one.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your comments. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I must say I love that opening line before I continue to the rest of this poem.
We all feel like that. Some more than others when it becomes an ailment. And of course here in the north there is always SAD.
But few of us can describe it so well and so fluently.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ken. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

It is difficult indeed to navigate the space between grief and joy, the beginning and the ending but perhaps it must be done to keep moving on in the journey called life. The beauty as well as the sadness in life is that nothing is constant, as you so beautifully state here. It's wonderful to reconnect with your poetry, dear Lydia. I always love your chosen artwork too.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, you and I have been sharing words for many years and I am ever grateful for that. Thank you. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

I am always inspired by your beautiful poetry.
You are welcome, dear Lydi.

[willweb]

There is always an in between and how big or small that is depends. We can accept what we find or we can change i. If small it may no be insignificant and if large it does not mean it is important. It only matters what we expect it to be. Really nucely done Lydi

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Will. Lydi**

[willweb]

Wow, can you tell I was typing that on my phone? I hardly even know what it says. : )

[Lydia Shutter]

I got the gist of what you meant. No problem.