a tired smile

artwork by nik helbig

once upon another time

i dreamed

there were plenty of years to go

a veritable bounty 

of rhythmic ticks of the clock

easy breezy moments 

would forever be mine 

to spend as i wished

so natural and casual 

but now it’s once upon this time

and i realize

the simple truth is never really simple

but it is mine 

to have and cherish

so tonight, though weary,

i hold it close to my chest

and smile a tired smile

Reviews

[Érenn]

Death is inevitable, or rather i should state, everything with a start must also come to an end someday or the other. The way the poem flows is beautiful, the tonal changes very subtle yet give the indications needed. It's the acceptance of the inevitable though, that makes all the more gut wrenching yet beautiful. ^^ Thank you for sharing. ^^

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Errenn. Lydi**

[highonwords]

seems as children we had all the time in the world - but time sneaks on us as we grow - we become more patient, content in our daily grind - just another day filed - maybe a drink would do us some good, help us relax

steph

[Lydia Shutter]

Nothing alcoholic for this old lady! Thanks for the review, Steph. Always appreciated. Lydi*

[highonwords]

how about some sparkling grape juice (non-alcoholic) - how about a steam bath and a massage? :)
read morehow about some sparkling grape juice (non-alcoholic) - how about a steam bath and a massage? :)

steph

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here.....doing just fine with my words, thanks. :)

[highonwords]

:) :) :) :)

[Jimmy Yetts]

We always knew the rules of this game; while in youth's thrall, however, we simply refused to believe those rules applied to us.
A lovely and perceptive bit of work, dear Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

The world seems quite different from the perspective of youth...no doubt. Thank you, Jimmy. Lydi**

[Kshitij Gupta]

Hmm, something I can very much relate to, Lydia. You initially take time for granted and realize the importance of the good old care-free days only once they've passed by. My recent poem "The Two Mazes" kind of highlights these points too, do check it out its vaguely related to this poem of yours. Nevertheless a good write, you never fail to disappoint!
Kudos

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you.

[hanir]

We all get tired and weary but we can choose to be happy kind of tired! Marvelously written. 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate the time you took to read my words. Lydi*

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Much wisdom and beauty
in this piece.


but it is mine
to have and cherish
so tonight, though weary,
i hold it close to my chest
and smile a tired smile.



Thank you for sharing.


God bless Benita

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Benita. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Your smile may be tired Lydi, but it is a beautiful smile!
Keep smiling

Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

You too, Julie. Thanks. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with your thoughts and wisdom.
"the simple truth is never really simple
but it is mine
to have and cherish"
Your poetry need to be in a book. Beautiful and heart felt words. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

You started off my morning right, John. Thank you once again. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia and I'm glad.

[Dara]

but it is mine
to have and cherish
so tonight, though weary,
i hold it close to my chest
and smile a tired smile

Ah, I know the sound of that ticking clock and it is getting louder every year :-) You put into words so beautifully what many people are feeling, starting out with the stark reality of time passing and ending on a positive note. Simply lovely and really made my day to read.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review this is, Dara. Thank you so much. Yes, time is ticking and we have no control over it. Lydi**

[gabrielle]

Sometimes reality has a way of putting us down, that is, if we allow it to happen. Smile, indeed, is an effective defense on the bites of reality. :) :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, Gabrielle. Thank you so much for this review. Lydi**