They Understand

Art by Big Bee courtesy of etsy.com

Snuffed out by shadows

the sun retreats to parts unknown

the breeze whispers a calm acceptance

of what just is

contrived formulations seem to emanate

even from the innocent buttercups

seemingly incoherent and disjointed rantings

are exhaled willy nilly by prickly cacti

I watch the scene nodding my head

yes, they understand

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

It's hard to put into words, but I relate to this very deeply. I need to listen to the breeze more often and accept what is, and try to steer clear of the disjointed rantings that many people have had to endure from me in the past. Yet there are elements of positivity that break through, the notion of understanding, even if it's from our environmental surroundings...it's not like you can always count on people for that understanding anyway haha Thankfully I find exceptions among my friends here. Nicely done Lydi :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Accepting life and realizing there are some things we just have to deal with because we can not change them seems easier when I am observing nature. Butterflies only live 6 weeks, but they make the most of that time. We would do well to learn from them, no? Thank you so much, Steve. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

So true my friend :)

[Ruth]

Understand life, I wonder what perception is to other life forms or people..so different in many forms, Lydi, your writing always gives me thought x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Poppy. Lydi**

[Rossen]

My favorite lines, all ten..


ten points awarded for each line 100/100

[Lydia Shutter]

I am humbled! Rossen, thank you so much. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Lydi my friend, I have tried to reverse the earth's rotation enough times to know...it just doesn't work. Accepting what we find and trying to make the best of it seems to be the easiest way to go. Very nicely penned.

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely, Jack...you know it. thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Blue]

I'm always in awe of your work, Lydia. I hope one day I can capture wisdom in words like you do.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Barbara Gilmer]

LadyL I am so happy to see you are writing at this site. This write brings a quiet bit of sanity to a world enmeshed in chaos. Nature surely has a better understanding than ours to cope. love it. Barbara

[Lydia Shutter]

BARBARA!!!! How wonderful to see your smiling face here. I hope you are posting here too. Will have to check that out! Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

This seems to follow a single thought to a remarkable conclusion. Excellent work, Lyndi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ken, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you. Lydi**

[paddy d daly]

nature is such a wonderful thing, flowers grow and die, yet everything comes around again, yes, they understand, well expressed lydia....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for "getting" this one, Paddy. I appreciare the review. Lydi**

[Listmaker]

We all long for the sunlight especially during a seemingly endless winter like this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, there is no endless winter in South Florida....more like an endless summer! Still, the sun is a metaphor for the good times....and that is something we can always use a tad more of! thanks for the review. Lydi**

[dakarai]

I enjoyed reading your poem. I really like the imagery in it. Very well done.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Understanding "what is" is not always easy or even possible, Lydi. "calm acceptance" is definitely the way to go. Great poem, very wise and written with your astonishing flair for imagery.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Joyce....what can we do but accept life? Some things are out of our control. Lydi**