true beauty

“poetry reading” by Irene sheri courtesy of piersidegallery.com

the ragged span of time

scuffs the surface of my soul

a stop sign looms

at the seemingly casual corner

of roads not taken

like a naked rose

ever longing for its petals

intimately acquainted am i with minutes of loneliness

yet strangely unfamiliar with seconds of seclusion

i am here - - don’t you see?

teetering on the perimeter of poetry

wrapped in the gauze of anapestic analogies

where time obeys none but calliope

and the scuff marks of time

are considered true beauty 

Reviews

[Riya Rashmi]

Ah, I love the exquisite language employed in this poem. This is the mark of an artist exercising her talent to the fullest extent. There are so many quotable lines, but the last two are really special. I'm sorry, I'm new to reviewing poetry, and I don't know how to give constructive criticism. All I know is that I love this poem! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Riya, you have nothing for which to apologize! This is a lovely review and I thank you for it. Have a good day. Lydi**

[J. Kell]

Beautifully done. I would have never thought to use scuff marks like you did and it works wonderfully. I really like the way you structured this one as well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Ruth]

I can see I am going to fall in love with your work lol There is such a glorious energy to the way you word your thoughts...time pauses reading you...it is a moment of solace to do so! x

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, you humble me, Poppy. Thanks again. Lydi**

[Sanober]

This read and felt like something out of the classic book of poetry, my friend. Such a profoundly introspective look at life and time and the journey in between. Having a blast today catching up on your world class poetry :)

[Lydia Shutter]

My sweet friend, I am humbled by all your reviews...and I thank you from my heart. Lydi**

[Strider Marcus Jones]

Following in Frost's footsteps, the "scuff marks" of life and experience make everything else worthwhile. Love the language and imagery in this excellent poem. 100/100

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate it. lydi**

[MsJewel]

It's hard for me to imagine you with any scuff marks Lydi - you are a butterfly -- fluttering through WC with wisdom and humor, love and romance and always elegance. Love this one my friend and the artwork is amazing too.

Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Julie, your reviews really make my day. Thank you for this one...and for the compliments too. I hope you see a few butterflies today and that they bring you smiles. Lydi**

[DrD]

What is true beauty is your mastery of words and how you capulize them thought. I am always imprssed with the sensitivity of your work and it happened again with this one. An excellent piece worth reading again.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for your compliments....I really appreciate the time you take to read my words and leave me your thoughts. Lydi**

[Tom]

Your beauty radiates so elegantly through the eloquent words of this wonderful, thoughtful poem!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Tom. Lydi**

[MOON]

Lovely turn of phrase the imprint of life and time.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again. lydi**

[SyberRose]

Enjoyed your grace of words and subtlety of the message Lydi...and loved the theme...Rose:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Rose. Lydi**