but the sun comes out

artwork by christiane vleugels

regrets open their petals

blossoming in the smoldering heat 

june's mouth waters

the window pane reflects a multi-layered image

of what might have been

what perhaps was

and what is no more

but the sun comes out

raking through the muck of bitterness

a rainbow of sweet suggestion appears in the sky

just a dirty dream 

  more of an unsolved mystery 

suddenly wearing a clean-cut sensibility

the world of possibility explodes

Reviews

[DIVYA]

regrets open their petals
blossoming in the smoldering heat
june's mouth waters

I love your poetry for the sheer beauty of the words backed by beautiful thought and reasoning.

This poem touches me with its message of hope and the choice the writer makes to look at the brighter side.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Divya....you read me so well! :) Lydi**

[BlackPrince]

'But the sun comes out!'

I like the optimism that the sun represents here.

Well done

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much. Lydi***

[Chris Shaw]

When the sun comes out, it lifts the spirits and offers new opportunities. Your beautiful poem is divine in its poetics. Love your poetic expression here Lydii**. Such feeling in your words.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Chris, I appreciate your lovely review. Thank you. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The opening three lines a really sublime and draw the reader into this eloquent Lydism. I sense the optimist cheered by the sun's rays as they penetrate through skin that has endured. Very nice reading.

[Lydia Shutter]

Lydism....wow, John, you make me sound famous! Thank you so much. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are revered here in the Cafe Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

John, you flatter me. Thank you!

[Cassie]

I love your poetry Lydia, over the years I have never tired of reading you. This is beautiful, hopeful and encouraging in some way

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Cassie, this is from last year and you made it brand new again. Thank you so much, my friend. You have been a constant reader of my words and I appreciate it. Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

A lovely write Lydia how the sun opens many new possibilities from a flower to hope.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Andrew....there is always hope. Lydi**

[Peter]

You really have my mind spinning with this part of your poem.
Of what might have been....
We all spend so much time thinking of how a good thing has escaped us.
What perhaps was ......
our hearts sometimes blurrrr the passed so much, that we think it was a dream.
and what is no more....
And finally we sadly accept reality.
If I read this part of your poem right, It Sounds like my life?
The whole thing is just perfect.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am always pleased when a reader can identify with the words I have written. Thank you for telling me and for the review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful and wonderful use of words. I had to read again. You made the reader believe every line. I loved the poem. Thank you Lydia for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

I am fortunate to have met you on WC, John. Thank you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are my dear friend and you are welcome Lydia.

[m.s.early]

The beautiful regret sweetly welcomes the future

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for stopping by. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Gorgeous, mesmerizing and very uplifting. Multi-layered with truth and loveliess. Art, words and imagery combine in a perfect bouquet of the senses.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome, Lydi.

[Neville]

and when that sun it does shine, don't it make a difference,
tis then, but not only then a world of possibility explodes..

you Lydi** are an understated mistress of words...................... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Neville, thank you so much. Lydi**

[Neville]

No need... I thank you.......N x