The Wishing Well of Time

The Wishing Well of Time

A Poem by Lydia Shutter


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The hours are hazy
but the minutes always crystal clear
I throw pennies
into the wishing well of time
as what seems like summer humidity plays hide and seek
with pumpkins and goblins
the seemingly warm scent of memory
is harsh and ruthless
informing me some things will never change
then laughing its evil laugh
reminds me of life’s cruel
and constant contradiction
nothing really stays the same

© 2014 Lydia Shutter


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I think this is why the Buddhists make a big deal out of detachment. They're right about that. Everything is impermanent. This was a haunting poem. I even read it twice. I barely read some of this stuff once so me reading it twice is saying something. It's saying I have ADD is what it's saying.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

I am honored you read it twice. Yes, Buddhists philosophy espouses detachment....and it is very wis.. read more



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I thought it was beautiful. It flowed beautifully and I loved the last line too. Such a nice poem. MAde me smile! Thank you.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much. Lydi**
Confuser

9 Years Ago

You're welcome. Love it when I'm directed back to something I enjoyed.
So many things in life change too quickly and life seems to pass us by quickly. Nothing is the same so it is up to us to embrace what have, what we can share and be happy with what comes our way.

Nice one Lydi

Troy

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

You are so right. Thank you, Troy. Lydi**
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I love the last line of ur poem the most as nothing in this world really stays the same! It's a beautiful piece woven with well crafted words ! Keep writin n I would love to read more of ur work , Lydia! Thanks for sharing dis !

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

I hope you do read more of my poetry. Thank you for your review. Lydi*
This is simply a beautiful piece of writing. You are right our only constant is in fact change so we should savor the moment because it may not be there tomorrow.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

I appreciate your review. Lydia
This is very sad and while it is very true to your impeccable style, it seems dark for you. Nevertheless, a wonderful write.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Not really dark, KL....just observing life. What does not change, we must accept....just as we must.. read more
I think this is why the Buddhists make a big deal out of detachment. They're right about that. Everything is impermanent. This was a haunting poem. I even read it twice. I barely read some of this stuff once so me reading it twice is saying something. It's saying I have ADD is what it's saying.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

I am honored you read it twice. Yes, Buddhists philosophy espouses detachment....and it is very wis.. read more
I like this poem very much.. True.. Nothing remains the same..

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much for your review. Lydi**
WOW, what an awesome poem about life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is stunning beautiful and solemnly sad at the same time,
(That wasn't easy to write with arthritis in my fingers, Dam it)

I always enjoy your unique method of writing, it is just wonderful to read.

Always, Trace

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Sorry you are suffering with arthritis, Trace. I know in the winter it is worse. Thank you very mu.. read more
Sadly I have to agree with your sentiments. This is artfully done, I like it.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Tim. Lydi**
I like this writing. It's very true. I like the idea that hours seem hazy and minutes seem clear. So often have I noticed the contradiction of months feeling like days and days feeling like months. But in that contradiction it's hard to tell in the moment what things have changed and why things stayed the same until you realy focus on your memories of the past. At least that's what I took from this. Well done.

Ben

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Ben, you see my thoughts clearly! Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

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