solo adventure

artwork by carol schiff "in a world of her own"

in the dreary domain
of a rainy sunday
i trample a path traveled ten times
     and then ten times
          or perhaps more
as my creaky cranky joints complain
               suddenly
                    just to escape it all
my mind swims off in a puddle
to some destination secret to even me
nowhere near the realm of reality
and here i sit
stagnant in sunday’s existence
impatiently waiting
for my mind to impart tales
of its solo adventure

Reviews

[Sarai Lee]

I love the idea of "a rainy Sunday" and the imaginative trampling of paths back and forth to create adventures. I like the image of your mind wandering away as you sit and patiently wait for it to come back with stories to tell. As if it can be the only one to reach those secret destinations. Our imaginations often go to places that we couldn't possibly reach, like dreams that can't be understood in the waking world. I really love the images you create with your well-chosen words!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sara, your reviews are very special. You really drink in my words and that makes me very happy. Thank you once again. Lydi**

[Sarai Lee]

I drink in the words because you pour them so beautifully! Thank you for sharing them!

[Trace]

Sounds like I need to send over some of my "Desires" poems. LOL. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

:) you know I will read them. Thanks again, Trace. Lydi**

[Joiedevivre]

your joyful energy can not be contained. Come rain, cloud or sleet you have the means of entertaining yourself and by so doing, bringing the inspirational fruit of your labours to us all!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again, my friend. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Lydi, I love the way you can take something as ordinary as a rainy day and turn it into something beautiful. Don't ever dodge those puddles Lydi!

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Nah, I dive right in. Thanks for the review, Julie. I appreciate it! Lydi**

[Jack...]

I can tell you Lydi, I feel like I have trampled that path 100 times this morning. But luckily my journey brought me to your beautiful poem. Very well done.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am happy you found your way to my words, Jack. Thank you so much. Have an easy day. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Those rainy days can certainly give us the "Rainy Day Blues" and make us familiar with every creak and groan of our body when they arrive. It is then we hope for the sunshine of a new day to arrive and send them along until the next time they insist on coming back.

I like the way you are able to describe the ordinary in such an extraordinary way -"and here i sit stagnant in sunday's existence" as you dream of better moments on this lonely, dreary afternoon! And another perfect image! I always look forward to the images you choose to accompany your works!!

[Lydia Shutter]

And I look forward to your in depth reviews, Sheila. Our imaginations can bring us to a better place if we allow them to. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[wordman]

is it solace or just mind wandering I think I visit often my self and I can certainly relate to the
creaky bones

[Lydia Shutter]

A bit of both, Ron! Thank you for stopping by....sorry you can relate to the creaky bones though! Lydi**

[David Scott]

I am learning to enjoy these times more and more as I grow older... When I was young, I knew how to do this naturally until the culture I live in conditioned me to forget how to enjoy the peaceful surrender to my own imagination in isolated splendor.
A great thought connecting childhood to wisdom and adventure to the confines of the inner voice.

[Lydia Shutter]

In adulthood, the inner voice is not quite as colorful as it was in childhood, but it is still there and it is wonderful to allow it to take over every now and then. Thank you for understanding....makes me smile. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[Tom]

What a marvelous way to spend a damp, dreary Sunday afternoon, a daydream where any door could open up to the possibility of a world of adventure, love and romance!

A sweet poetic reverie, irresistibly infectious Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

Tom, you are so generous with your praise. Thank you very much.....infectious, eh? Hope there is a cure! :) Lydi**

[Tom]

Your continued writing is the only cure Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

Then there is no threat to your health! :)

[Tom]

So relieved to hear that !!

[Neon]

Nice poem. May i ask, what brings you to write this poem?

[Lydia Shutter]

I thought that was explained in the poem!

[Neon]

Lol, that's why i asked ... lol ??? I meant ... Is that came from your great imaginary or from some kinda real moments of your life?

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, it was real moments in my life....I was just drifting away to escape the day. Nothing too complicated.

[Neon]

Got it... thanks for replying me dear, Lydia ..
Have a smiley day :)

[Lydia Shutter]

And thank you for reading and asking. You have a happy day too.