multiplicity

artwork courtesy of assma kh

a strong spice invaded my world last night

some would say it was necessary

but i’ve had quite enough

                   thank you very much

give me the bland tastes

the mundane of my routine

i do not want to rush to the precipice

i want to float there enjoying the scenery

allow me to embrace my secrets

just as they are

with no lacy edges

and no revelations

yes, I am a multiplicity of personalities

and tonight I will dance with them all

never asking for you to join me

 

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

I am a creature of habit. I try not to be predictable, but I like routine and can feel uncomfortable if I am forced outside my comfort zone. If that makes me boring in some people's eyes, so be it. We all have to embrace our secrets, but it is entirely up to us whether we tell anyone else or not. I think we are all a multiplicity of personalities, and we could surprise most people if we told them everything about us. Yes, we can dance with all of those personalities within us, and never ask anyone else to join us in doing that! An incisive, and poetic, piece, Lydi**!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Robert! You see it all so clearly. Lydi**

[Cassie]

Eish!!!! in other words, I would name this poem audacious. Loved it

[Lydia Shutter]

Audacious....I like that label! :) Thanks, Cassie. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe dear Lydia. All of us hold secrets. Best kept private.
"allow me to embrace my secrets
just as they are
with no lacy edges
and no revelations"
I did like the above lines a lot and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, privacy is important. Thanks so much, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Desert Knave]

Reminds me of the pad thai I had the other day .... instead of just a nice tangy taste this one had some real heat, and it was NOT appreciated. I like my blandness, thanks. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Spicy is not for me for sure. I rarely spice anything I cook. Yea, I am THAT bland! LOL Thanks, Jim. Lydi**

[Ana B.]

Love this piece :) It inspires inner strentgh and self sufficiency, yet daring the edges of the comfort zone. Lovely writing Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ana. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

A woman who knows her mind. I like the sassiness of this poem. Do what you want and in your own time and your own space. Others have their opinions, you don't have to listen:) Conveyed with directness and sass. Love it Lydi**, and your posted artwork too.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Chris. Right, what others think of you is none of your business! :) Always happy to see you notice the artwork. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Your life, you live it the way you want to:) Have a lovely Monday dear Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed. You do as well, Chris.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I love the, "let me do my thing and if you don't like it, kiss off" feel to this one. I might want to be a happy couch potato with hot tea, a fluffy comforter and a good book rather than the height of excitement. It's your right. Great write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for understanding my words, Fabian. Being a couch potato is what some people enjoy. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

wow! how wondrous the dance .. you twist the mundane into spectacular spectacular .. multiplicity eh!? ;) i love this poem! V3 L1 grabs me dahlink ... what an incredible request .. keep it simple .. the fireworks will explode .. good stuff says i! .. into me ol' library it goes!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am honored to have a poem in your library, E. thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

oh .. this is so good honey! ;) ... double up what jacob wrote! :))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you, thank you!

[Sami Khalil]

I feel the writer is content in her skin, happy in her outlooks, prideful of her secrets. She just wants to live simply, eat her food uniquely, travel the road less traveled.
An excellent poem, art and subject. She needs her personal space you all. Nothing wrong with that.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you not only for the review, but for the understanding, Sami. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! You are welcome Lydia in Fl.

[John the Baptist]

Interesting look at a subject that has long fascinated me. Some decry their day to day lives, wishing for some excitement. The speaker here begs to disagree, does not wish to "rush to the precipice." I can agree. Give the thrill seekers a week in Ukraine and they'd give their last dollar for a little peace and quiet.

[Lydia Shutter]

There is a comfort in the mundane...in the knowing what to expect. I agree with you. Many could not withstand the agonies those in the Ukraine are enduring. thank you for the review, John. Lydi**