smile back

artwork by jose trujillo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

tonight the clouds

skitter scatter

the half smile of the moon

seems to taunt me

i sway to the eternal dance of the stars

though my soul is heavy

with echoes of long ago memories

i run my thumb along the frayed edges

of too many fair to partly cloudy thoughts

you really can't go home again

but maybe if i try long enough

i can stitch a symmetrical tapestry

from those frayed edges 

and then smile back at the moon

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

"i sway to the eternal dance of the stars
though my soul is heavy
with echoes of long ago memories"

Such beautiful and evocative words dear Lydi. Holidays simultaneously bless and taunt us with faded memories that run and run like old movie reels in our minds... Your exquisitely penned verse is like a faery-dance through the flickering images. I join you in this dance & absolutely love this!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Annette. The holidays are not my favorite time of the year. Always things to be happy about though. Be well, Lydi***

[Cherrie Palmer]

...long ago memories... they do keep us company and go with us wherever we go.
Very lovely poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, and they are quite a comfort. Thanks, Cherrie. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" ... too many fair to partly cloudy thoughts ...". Love that line SO much. A very good write. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Jim, you are a special friend to me! Thank you so much. Sorry I did not thank you sooner. We were away. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

An atmospheric, romantic poem with gorgeous lines. I always enjoy your thoughts and feelings expressed marvelously.
Gorgeous painting. .

[Lydia Shutter]

Sami, you always notice the artwork. Thank you so much for that and for the lovely review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I surely do. You are welcome.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This I sense longing and a little sadness entwined with beauty!
I run my thumb through frayed edges!
Love that line!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[Ken Simm.]

Sad but hopeful with a crystal beauty of its own.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ken. Lydi**

[lessa (kenzie)]

i can stitch a symmetrical tapestry
from those frayed edges
and then smile back at the moon

LOVE the metaphor again... this is one amazing write,
You are talented, I enjoyed this, I felt a hint of sadness in this..
loved it as well

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind. Thank you. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

This beautiful poem echoed what I was thinking earlier today. I took a thought flight back to my childhood home and lingered there a while with my mum and dad and four siblings. You know I was so emotional, a mix of happy and sad. Could have stayed there much longer. Homesick I was. Hankering after something gone forever. Your lines took me on that journey and I was thankful Lydi**. Happy new year to you and yours. Love your new avatar. Very glam.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Chris, I am honored that you could identify with my words. Those of us who had happy childhoods are indeed fortunate. Sometimes it is nice to travel back in thought. Bittersweet though. Thank you so much for this lovely review. Oh, the avatar was me playing with Snapchat! Lydi***

[Chris Shaw]

I liked your Snapchat fun as well Lydi**:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Chris.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This has such a lovely, dreamy feel to it. Thomas Wolfe knew that home is where the heart lives but it stays
the same in our minds; it's never what we expect if and when we return. Things in our hearts seem larger than life and to whittle them down to toothpick reality can be unsettling and disappointing. It isn't expectation that gets in the way of our finding home again though but reality turning harsh spotlights on our dreams. This was an enjoyable and thought inspiring read. Bless, F.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much Fabian. Your review is in depth and well thought out and I appreciate it. Lydi****

[Writergurl]

aw, this is such a wonderful and lovely write

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful and generous words shared dear Lydia.
"but maybe if i try long enough
i can stitch a symmetrical tapestry
from those frayed edges
and then smile back at the moon"
I loved the above lines. I try to do myself. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, John. We all have to try to make the best of our lives. Be well. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia and you are welcome.