just sometimes

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thousands will watch in awe tuesday night
as a manmade ball glows its way excruciatingly slowly
to the bottom of the tower
voila, the new year will arrive right on schedule

but you will be off chasing the illusive rainbow
still certain the man of your dreams will jump out of it and hug you
believing that cinderella and the tooth fairy live in never never land
right next door to tinkerbelle

particles of dust never collect on your rose colored glasses
yet specks of joy seem to mix and mingle there
you’ve stored the weight of your world inside that glowing ball
and tuesday night it will crash and burn as you smile......

and sometimes, just sometimes, I wish I could be you.....

Reviews

[Sanober]

Sometimes i wish i could live like that too....in a dreamland never taking off those rose-coloured glasses. with the heart of a child ...chasing rainbows and dreams...and yet, we can't always live in denial, no? Dreams are so beautiful, reality is so harsh. The ultimate truth of life. This is just brilliantly written, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am a realist...you know that. However, a very good friend of mine still sees the world the way I described. It is a comfort to her I suppose. Thank you once again, Sanober. Lydi**

[Brittany Zedalis]

It would be nice to be able to view the world as though it were always wonderful. This is a great poem. Thank you for posting it. I very much enjoy your writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind, Brittany. Thank you, my friend. Lydi**

[Troy Henson]

I think Ive lived most of my life with rose colored glasses on. I am a dreamer and a thinker and always have hope that sometimes maybe just once that dreams can come true.

Thank you for sharing

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope for your sake your dreams do come to fruition! Thanks for your review. Lydi**

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Happy New Year darling, you truly do create magic, well done x

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, quite the review. Thanks. Lydi**

[Scott Metro]

Is there a place where dreams are as solid as reality ? And are dreams worth less than what is now before us ?
These are things that your write sparked in me the moment I read your lines...how odd.
Enjoyed this Miss Lydia.
Hoping you have a great new year..may you find a hidden box of words that will satisfy you through 2014.
Scott

[Lydia Shutter]

"A hidden box of words" what a splendid thought! Thank you very much, Scott. Happy New Year to you too. Lydi**

[Dispersus]

vicariously blissful...the 2nd stanza is excellent


Thank you and JUMP !!!

Peace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for your review. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Great poem, Lydi. I loved the imagery in this one. Those who dream and walk around with stars in their eyes do sometimes crash and burn, but at least they enjoy the moment and don't have to live to regret all the moments they've wasted in endless worry. I truly envy them!

[Lydia Shutter]

There is one particular friend of mine who has always had that attitude in life. At times, I think she is silly, but others, well, I think she is better off. Thanks so much for the review, Joyce. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

I guess we all wish sometimes we could be that other person just to see what it feels like , If Only for a moment.Happy New Years Lydi have a great day :)

[Lydia Shutter]

the very same to you, Vidya. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome :)

[TL Boehm]

wow. this one really struck a note with me. I wish I could be that person too. Not all the time, but every once in a while I open my eyes and I wish...
Great write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you understand....thanks so much, Tammy. Happy New Year to you. lydi**

[Frieda P]

Ahh yes, 'just sometimes', how apropos, have missed reading your amazing poetry my friend. Happy New Year Lydi! xo

[Lydia Shutter]

I am so "jazzed" to see you on the site again, Frieda. Happy New Year to you too....may it be a healthy one filled with inspiration. Thanks for reviewing. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Ha, now that response made me smile, thought I'd take my head out of the sand for a bit, always a pleasure to read you, have missed you. Happy New Year to you and yours my friend. x