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 :)

[MsJewel]

Your poem really hit home for me this evening Lydi.
the breeze whispers a calm acceptance
of what just is
It can be difficult to accept what is, but sometimes we must accept it - there is no other way...

Snuffed out by shadows
the sun retreats to parts unknown

I'm hoping for sunshine tomrrow..,
:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Julie....me too. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Josh Dollar]

Great poem... I love the lines, ''the breeze whispers a calm acceptance of what just is."
Great job on this!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Josh. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... Prickly cacti is tempered by the
Innocent buttercups.... much like our Nation
striving to survive the prickly situations
around the world. As shadows snuff out the
sun... we rest to face another day.
What is... is. We do what we can to save
the world from tragedy. Great poem.
The truth will set you free...and poetry
will give you the courage to carry on.
truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, you have such a kind, compassionate soul. Thank you for this lovely review. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Yes Lydi, the very act of denial confirms understanding...
I could see your gentle smile and calm nodding much like the buttercups you describe fluttering in the breeze of "what just is."
Well penned.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, David. Enjoy your weekend. Lydi**

[m.s.early]

somehow, oddly enough, whispers to me. lately i've been thinking, very much concerned with the verb "be" and all of its forms. "of what just is" smacked me, abruptly. "just is" in particular. am... i think therefore i am... be, now, is, now, exist, now. now. now. now... and it's gone...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your wonderful review. Lydi**

[Eric Pudalov]

I was immediately drawn in by the lines "Snuffed out by shadows/The sun retreats to parts unknown." Such a powerful image, and whether it's symbolic or not, it tells a great little story.

Personally, I enjoy poetry the best that's open to many interpretations - such is this poem! Wonderful use of language and rhythm - I look forward to reading more!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Eric. Once the words are written, the interpretation belongs to the readers, no doubt about it. Lydi*

[Eric Pudalov]

That is absolutely true! Still, I sometimes wonder what the author had in mind (or what inspired the poem).

[Lydia Shutter]

As long as you enjoyed the read, that is what matters.

[Trace]

I can envision the scene, on a mountain side or along a stream,
words whispered in the night, somehow, disjointed, they take flight.

Yes, they do: Understand.....

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Trace. Have a great weekend. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

"Snuffed out by shadows

the sun retreats to parts unknown'

Those lines drew me in to a great treat of wonderful poetry. You are the enchantress of this trade and art...Excellent...:)............

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sami. Have a wonderful weekend. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You too...Good to see you...:).............