but the sun comes out

artwork by christiane vleugels

regrets open their petals

blossoming in the smoldering heat 

june's mouth waters

the window pane reflects a multi-layered image

of what might have been

what perhaps was

and what is no more

but the sun comes out

raking through the muck of bitterness

a rainbow of sweet suggestion appears in the sky

just a dirty dream 

  more of an unsolved mystery 

suddenly wearing a clean-cut sensibility

the world of possibility explodes

Reviews

[DIVYA]

regrets open their petals
blossoming in the smoldering heat
june's mouth waters

I love your poetry for the sheer beauty of the words backed by beautiful thought and reasoning.

This poem touches me with its message of hope and the choice the writer makes to look at the brighter side.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Divya....you read me so well! :) Lydi**

[Lorry]

Regret thrives on us not being able to see another perspective to our most problematic parts of life, feeding on our fears of letting go of what we knew and heading into new territory. Like the images reflected there are always new angles to see things from and infinite possibilities.
Beautifully penned, with such softness and warmth we can all relate to.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Lorry. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

We are so much like flowers of possibility when the sun comes out and our petals open to a rainbow of sensibilities... Your art is hopeful as a new day explodes with colors of sea tossed memories. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Pat. Your reviews are wonderful. Lydi**

[Lavi]

I love how you've written this. Some moment I feel as though 'my name is regret' and so reading this had me hooked from the first moment. I feel like you are saying "regrets are thoughts of what might have been, what perhaps was, and what is no more," (which I love how you expressed this) "but they only last so long and then time moves forward, the despair and bitterness fades, and what could be suddenly is no longer a shadow of the past but a ray of light towards the future." Of course this is just my interpretation. Right or wrong I love this and I appreciate the message I've received from this. This is brilliant and beautiful and the imagery you've added into this, the connection to everyday life is so good.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your interpretation is spot on, Lavi. Thank you so much for really reading my words and for the review. Lydi**

[C. James Snyder]

"Regrets open their petals" Beautiful but sad language. Excellent words.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is one of the best upbeat poems I’ve read in a long while. There are some sad people writing heartwrenching things & posting here, so I’m always happy to find such an artfully gentle way of saying: “cheer up! We can find or generate some better feelings!” Your word crafting here is sparkling like the best it’s ever sparkled! I’ve been uplifted! *smile* fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Margie. Glad you are uplifted! Some say I see the world through rose-colored glasses, but the truth is, I force myself to see the sun sometimes. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

Half my life, I've had to make the decision each morning, just like you say!

[Lydia Shutter]

It's a wise decision!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Your exquisite image and poem absolutely bloom on the page Lydi. “Regrets open their petals”- beautiful and wistful. Brilliant use of personification, alliteration and metaphor. How we perceive things/life, is what is real to us, yes-“the world of possibility explodes”. The title says it all. Perfect.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Annette. Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You are very welcome Lydi.:))

[Stella Armour]

Hope breaks through often after the darkest moments and a chink of light shines in just as the sun comes out to lift our spirits .

"a rainbow of sweet suggestion appears in the sky"... beautiful Lydi

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Stella. Lydi**

[Stella Armour]

my pleasure... a lovely poem :)

[Phill Oz O'fee]

The brightness blinds the blight - great imagery (love the picture) throughout and the metaphoric structure is divine - lovely write … :-)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Phill. Lydi**

[Gaia Octavia]

Beautiful imagery throughout. I really enjoyed this.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Gaia. Lydi**

[Gaia Octavia]

You are very welcome 😊