all because

walking through the chaotic tunnel of life

i tasted your words

slowly they peeled away layers of protection

my heart had meticulously formed through the years

ebbing and flowing in just the right rhythm

discarding myths my brain had turned to truths

i was amazed

as emotions swam through the murky depths of my soul

blooming like flowers do through cracks in the sidewalk

all because i tasted your words

 

 

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Near a complex poem until read three times so as to place the pieces in the order I think you asked of the reader. I felt a shiver of cold dread here and there, a need to curl up or run for the hills until.. the moment came.comes when you no longer feel isolated or alone. ' .. blooming like flowers do through cracks in the sidewalk - all because i tasted your words. '

As should be.. eventually. Beautifully sad..

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma...is this really you??? How wonderful! Thank you so much for the review. Lydi***

[emmajoygreen]

Laughing an honesty- yes, Lydi, good or bad.. is me! Trying unsuccessfully to try harder.

Is so good to find you again. .

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad to be found by you, Emma. Not on the site as much as I used to be, but glad I have friends here.

[emmajoygreen]

I feel exactly the same.. being here is like lying on a cloud.. more or less. Come visit more, when you can. :)

[Maria E. Mendez]

Words are gifts of expression and art. They can move us to laughter or tears, such power must be handled carefully and respectfully in my mind. It is nice when we can use our words for kindness and beauty. I like your poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Being kind costs nothing and means so much. Thank you, Maria. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes dear Lydia. A good book or a good poem. A blessing. When we find something we adore. It is a good day. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. We can get lost in words and escape stress. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Ken Simm.]

This flows almost like a mountain stream if that is not a too weird thing to say. But it does. It follows its own course through the subject and makes the message in the best and most lovely way possible.

[Lydia Shutter]

Words flowing like a mountain stream...how poetic, Ken! Thank you very much for this review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

And the walls came down brick by brick. That is such a blessing, that after a dark period, someone with their words was able to reach out and connect. Hard to do that if there has been a loss of trust. Flowers blooming in the cracks of pavements is such a beautiful
Image. It speaks to me of endurance after a period of hardship and struggle. Enjoyed the read Lydi**. Hope you are well.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Chris. I appreciate your reviews. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Lydi**

[willweb]

I had a friend who told me she had built walls around herself to protect her heart and it would be very hard for anyone to break those walls down. I asked her, but don't those walls also keep you locked in. She didn't have an answer. Walls are good if they are low enough to see over. We often build ideas in our mind of how things are, but if we took the time to look (or taste) we might find how things can truly be. This was nice Lydia. I am happy to see you are able to post poems again. Welcome back. : )

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Will! Yes, we have to peek out over the walls and see what life can be! Lydi***

[DIVYA]

Some people have those words that percolate through our soul, words that become swords slashing away the thick, rancid mist settled our souls and becoming our saviors, in a way. At such times, I just think and marvel at where I'd be if those words hadn't come our way. I loved the way the poem flows through the reader and reaches the very depths of feeling. I could feel and revel in your words, dear Lydi. Another gem from your beautiful pen. Thank you for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for this downright poetic review, Divya. Yes, words can save us from dark days or help us celebrate the good times. Where would we be without words? Take care, Divya.
Lydi***

[DIVYA]

Indeed, dear Lydi. Words are such a key to happiness. You're most welcome. ❤

[Lorry]

Ahh, we've missed you Lydi. Welcome back from the cafe's malfunctioning naughty step and well, my money was on you being arrested for trying to beat the administrator to death with an old typewriter, in the dining room... or was that Cluedo?
Anyway, so glad to be reading and tasting your words again, and you know, I'm just saying, I've got a real heavy 1930's typewriter, for next time, if you need it. 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the laughs this morning, Lorry. Yes, first I was forbidden and then the captcha was out to get me. I just might borrow that 1930's typewriter! :) I appreciate your visit, Lorry. Lydi**

[Lorry]

The capt ha won't work for me either, unless I connect to my old kindle. If the administrator were a politico, they'd see they're just keeping us on our toes so we don't fall too far behind... I'd say to them to ***** **** ****** **. Aww, they redacted that! 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

Some search engines are compatible with WC....my luck I use one that it shuns. :)

[Lorry]

Just tell them to get their ******* finger out or you'll **** them up so bad you'll *** ******* *** ****** into next Thursday! 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL Have a great Friday, Lorry.

[John the Baptist]

We tend to erect emotional barriers when we are young to keep from being hurt. The problem is these barriers, instead of protecting us, can end up as isolation. Sometimes it takes a person with understanding to make the walls come down, and that is what I think is being described here.

[Lydia Shutter]

You see my meaning so clearly, John. Thank you for this review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like the line about the flowers blooming through the cracks in the sidewalk. Reminds of how so many people never get a chance to bloom because they cannot break through the cracks of society.
But here...I also feel that person who just cannot let go, cannot love again because of past tribulations, but slowly are able to start responding to their feelings once again.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

I love your take on this one, Jacob. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**