Sanctum

Let me have my secrets...they bring me solace.

“Blonde at Window” photography by Hanulinka

courtesy of panoramio.com

Like a burglar with a crowbar

you attempt to pry open

the door to the room where my secrets hide

a place where photographs are yellowed with time

yet still hold the rosy glow of youth

hopes are still tangible in this room

expectations still have the potential of being met

the gritty angst of life has magically stayed out

it is here I sing my song

the one I continue to write

but only when no one is watching

so please do not enter this sanctum of mine

it is my calm

                it is my serenity

and I will guard it with all I’m worth

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Each one of us has our own inner sanctum. With time, we spend more and more time in that sanctum reflecting on who we were, who we are, and who we are to become. Being cognizant of time, makes us appreciate its fleeting nature; and we must all be guardful of how precious it is. This poem is a nicely penned tome to the inner self. Great job!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Linda. Happy Thanksgiving. Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

You're so welcome, Lydi. I hope that you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving as well.

[Joyce S. Greene]

I can see you sitting in your own little room, lost in your beautiful dreams . . . then you write a poem. Everyone deserves such a room where no one else dares enter, and you can meditate and cogitate to your heart's desire. Beautifully written, I enjoyed your poem very much.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for reviewing this one, Joyce. I appreciate it. Have a great evening. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

Just the title captured my attention... that place of safety.. of sanctuary.. the world within that is the only place at times that we can escape the madness. Richly profound and moving.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Craig. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Seems I have been locked up in my own little thinking corner of the world lately, it's not always a bad thing, but it did keep me from reading your wonderful work dear Lydi. Once again you paint pictures on my mind with that magical pen of yours. Very nicely done.

[Lydia Shutter]

We all need time for ourselves, Jack. Hope all is well. thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Tom]

A lady's love is like a vast ocean and indeed the very plummeting depths are best left alone !

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a wise man, Tom. Thank you for stopping by. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Needing time alone, time to reflect is something I can completely relate to Lydi. We all need our little 'secrets" - those memories that bring us peace and serenity ~ woven in our hearts and painted with our pens...these poets secrets of the heart.

Beautiful as always my friend.
:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Julie...for the review and for understanding. lydi**

[Ruth]

And so you should, we all need that haven to cushion us...beautiful Lydi! x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Poppy! Lydi**

[Tam Warink]

Lydia, I liked all of the lines but these especially, "...
a place where photographs are yellowed with time
yet still hold the rosy glow of youth"
All it takes is a little passage of time and this is true for everyone; thus the broad appeal (as noted in the reviews).

[Lydia Shutter]

Tam, when I see a review from you, it makes my day. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[joshua deathdealer]

I love the to point message here. Which to me was back off and enjoy my presence. Don't be a psychic vampire and take me for all I'm worth. Excellent work Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

I loved your analysis, Joshua! thank you so much. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

Yeah… I really loved this one. All your pieces are artful and wonderfully crafted, but this one … well, I read it three times … speechless but smiling.

[Lydia Shutter]

Three times? Quite the compliment to me, Pryde! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

if you pry open this room, all those secrets of my youth will escape...and having them in this room keeps me sane and with hope...

i feel this..because i feel that.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for understanding, Jacob! I appreciate it. Lydi**