still there

digging

feeling like a miner of my own body

unearthing emotions

worthless ones tossed aside

valuable ones saved for posterity

feeling flimsy with looming possibility

suddenly the word DREAM comes to call

i scale a vertical wall of negativity

wearing shades to dim the catastrophic light

then excavate a bit more

swathed now in leftover courage

optimism sparks the fire

i always knew was still there

 

Reviews

[R.M.C]

It has been a while since I've read your work and I'm pleased and not surprised that they are as captivating as ever. A lovely piece. I love the metaphor of mining; it suits that feeling of searching within yourself really well. Personally, it sometimes feels like I'm having to lift away all of the overburden to get to that "fire" that I know is still there buried deep. Totally relatable. Wonderful piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, R.M.C. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

This poem is so reassuring...

swathed now in leftover courage
optimism sparks the fire
i always knew was still there

There's always room for hope and optimism. They keep us alive. Thank you for the very positive message Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Divya. Optimism and a sense of humor go a long way in making a happy life. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

You are welcome Lydi.

[Antoñyo]

Provocative, as usual...and the "miner" line is classic!
Thanks for the share

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Antoñyo. Lydi**

[SM Davis]

Hi Lydia. It's been such a long time. I've missed your candor. I agree with Jacob. :) 100 daisies.

[Lydia Shutter]

Nice to see you here, SM. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so positive, and i love your use of the cave metaphor here and how you take it to the limits of the cave and beyond.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Jacob. Lydi**

[Tony Jordan]

The imagery and the skill used to conjure it is first rate Lydia.
I could almost taste the dust in my mouth.
That's a great claim you've staked dear poet.
:)

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks so much, Tony. Lydi**