of paradox and possibility

artwork by jim tsinganos

life is a mélange of paradox and possibility

here i am squeezing logic out of incongruities

all the while editing the final draft of my life

but i just have to smile

at the silence of the sounds

            and the noise within the quiet

it’s all there for my entertainment pleasure

so i will dance to mortality’s tune

and walk beyond the perimeter of happiness

all the while rolling cigarettes out of dreams

                                    ones i may never smoke

but, hey tomorrow is a possibility…

and tonight that’s enough for me

Reviews

[DIVYA]

The entire essence of the life of a thinking and feeling human being is encapsulated in these few choice and eloquent lines. The way we try to justify everything at the end, knowing there were imperfections. The trick is to smile at those imperfections, as you so beautifully pointed out here. The other part I loved is the one about rolling cigarettes out of dreams, that we may never smoke. Having dreams is what matters. I just loved your view on life here, worded so simply and beautifully. Its a pleasure to read your poetry again.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, you are a sweetheart. I appreciate your thoughtful review so much. Lydi**

[Beccy]

Lydia. What a wonderful poem; and what a very, very apt title. Life is indeed full of paradox and possibility, but as you say, ultimately we dance to mortality's tune and just hope that during our three score year and ten we find happiness and contentment.

I don't smoke, but this makes we want to try just the once.

Absolutely enjoyed and related to these marvellously insightful lines.

Beccy.

[Lydia Shutter]

I don't smoke anymore either, Beccy. Stopped 8 years ago. Still, cigarettes and smoke enter my poetry all the time. Guess it is part of who I am. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

A rational philosophy and hopeful perspective.
Lovely perceptions!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jimmy. Lydi**

[Linda alexander]

Walking out of happiness and still can smile is the essence, the trumpets of quiet moments of heart is more rhythmic and captivating than any music or dance floors especially dreams comes in to play, beautifully worded and gives great leverage for readers to dive deep in to this poem as much as they can, enjoyed each word, congrats

[Lydia Shutter]

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

[Famous B. A]

This is awesome,ma'am. This very notion of life is indeed vivid and truthful especially when you "...smile at the silence of the sounds and the noise within the quiet." "...Rolling cigarettes out of dreams..." It's wow!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, B. A. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Cassie]

I like that always your come back with a bang after some time away from writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Dear Cassie, I am never away from writing....I just don't post all the time. Time constraints will not allow it. I do write almost every day though...it is part of who I am. Thank you for reviewing. Be well. Lydi**

[Cassie]

Let us just say, everything you write and post is good

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again!

[Grace Brown]

this si so beautiful. I honestly dont know how else to describe it. I dont want to use any fancy words because you described the essence of life to perfect yet simply and its just beautiful. I love it

[Lydia Shutter]

Grace, I appreciate your review. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[ANTO]

I stopped on mélange considerably longer than I should have because it is a wonderful sound to savour. There is no resignation here - resolve to enjoy Life instead. This is the only way to live. Love the sass Lydia. Welcome back my friend. :))

oops forgot to add my rating ... petty (phil)osopher first class. xD

[Lydia Shutter]

hello Anto! Thank you very much for your review. I have been very busy, but never too busy to write. Just no time to post and then to read. Hope all is well with you, Officer first class indeed! LOL Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Your face has such a beautiful glow; your smile is welcoming, warm; and your words are like a candle flickering bright to guide one safely through the storm. Our humanity is a wisp of time. The trick is to latch on to a star. Love this!

[Lydia Shutter]

Linda, thank you not only for the lovely review, but for the compliments. How sweet of you. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[B. Boileau]

It's a conundrum, a riddle wrapped in an enigma. The possibilities are endless. I love this !
I have to ask though... are you related to Yogi Berra ?
bill

[Lydia Shutter]

If I am, you must be related to Winston Churchill since you are quoting him. I have no idea to what you are referring, but I thank you for reading my words. Lydi*

[B. Boileau]

I think Winston would turn over in his grave if that was the case. I'm a big fan of Yogi's musings as I've become of yours. This verse just reminded me of some of his stuff...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again!