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**

[Trace]

WOW, you always amaze with your brilliant writing,
I need to get myself back into what I enjoy so much
and stop letting the crap going on in the world from distracting me.

You have always been such an inspiration for me, I need to read you more,
and sharpen my pencil.

Hope you have a wonderful holiday season,

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Trace. Your reviews make me feel so talented. I thank you so much. Be well, my friend. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Possibilities are bedrocked on hope and anticipation of greater outcomes in the now and the future. We should not despair and loose the focus. Every second is an opportunity to change and make a difference. Your poem gives hope to the much needed and funds our fulfillments. ..And inspiring write....:).....

[Lydia Shutter]

So happy you enjoyed it, Sami. I appreciate your review very much. Take care. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly. .....:)......

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there are always possibilities in future, and we are thankful for another day to dream about tomorrows...understanding our mortality and embracing it...very important to find contentment in life.

one of my favorites from you.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

to be content is to have money in the bank, my friend. Every day is a blank slate and the way we fill it makes all the difference. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... Your poem is a cradle of seagull sounds...
to embrace the passage of time. On a grey and moody day
a dream sings a beautiful song. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Pat. I always enjoy your beautiful reviews. Have a great day. Lydi**

[David Scott]

I hear you song Lydi. Somehow, I think you are dancing the dance of immortality. Few learn how to do it while the confined to the mortal beginning...
Lovely. Contemplative. Celebrating with quiet abandon.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, David. Lydi**