who will notice?

artwork by barb haviland courtesy of etsy.com

off to a restless sleep

my poetry suspended in a teardrop

only to wake clutching a fragment of a dream

the rise and fall of my chest

matches the rhythm of the city

the dull ache in my heart is barely perceptible

like the slow hiss of steam from the pavement

the heated pulse of summer has arrived

yes, i’ll manage to limp over the emotional gaps in my life

but who will notice?

 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... Who will notice your limp...
Love is always an adventure over the
craggy shores of the ocean's storms.
The beauty of the sunrise will always
bring strength and renewal as seagulls
glide above with the promise of
eternal love. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews are glorious, my friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[~]

a sincere confession of a heart that is troubled. the chaotic noises of the city, matching the restlessness of your soul. none knows otherwise, unless your verses reveal..
a touching poem to the core Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, my friend. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

These poetic vignettes of life are just as stirring as the more seductive ones you pen, Lydi. Beautiful artwork, as always!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Kelly. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" ... my poetry suspended in a teardrop ...". Such a melancholy write, yet still imbued with the beauty only a true poet could create. I have had a lot of sad write over the years and I hope you found this as cathartic as I do many of my sadder ones. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, Jim, when I am having a not so great day, writing always helps me. I appreciate your continued reading of my poetry! Lydi**

[MsJewel]

"my poetry suspended in a teardrop" - even your saddest of poems are written with the beauty and elegance that is you Lydi.

The last line struck home for me for a number of reasons. I'm glad I read you today!

Hugs, Julie (limping along with you)

[Lydia Shutter]

Sorry you could identify so well, my friend. I appreciate your lovely review. I hope the world will be a brighter place for us both tomorrow. Lydi**

[Corset]

A sad poem to be sure, a brilliant juxtaposition next to your usual exotic breaths, relationships and blues, even the most in love will have blue days love the painting that goes with this beautiful rendition of a sad day in the world of bliss.

[Lydia Shutter]

No one is happy 100% of the time...not without help from a pill anyway! :) Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Corset]

lol, pass them 'round please, a lovely pill of Prozac poetry .

[Lyn Anderson]

You captured perfectly that desperate anxiety attack that sometimes happens randomly or upon waking.

[Lydia Shutter]

Bingo! Thank you for understanding, KL. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and strong thoughts and questions.
"yes, i’ll manage to limp over the emotional gaps in my life
but who will notice?"
I believe we must keep the energy of hope alive. Hard to depend on other folks. Thank you dear friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

You are right, John. Without hope we have nothing. Thank you for stopping by. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

We somehow always manage to limp over the emotional gaps, don't we? Perhaps others don't notice because they are too busy trying to limp over their own. I love the imagery of "poetry suspended in a teardrop." When released, I think these suspended poems are always some of the best.

[Lydia Shutter]

Linda, I appreciate your review. Thank you. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I will Lydi for I too relate to this isolation. A lovely, sad and emotional piece in such a concise and well metered free verse.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, my friend. Lydi**