smile vs. frown

soul curry art

seeds of winter

do not grow here

the heat makes this native restless

till my smile and my frown

are in a constant struggle

they scramble in a wrestling match

        a steel cage match to be exact

but i’m the only one watching

i wonder…

will my smile survive

or will this ever-growing frown be the victor

in this winner-take-all match?

Reviews

[Tom]

Intriguing poetic psychoanalysis, the yin and yang, smile or frown but which will win the day??The positive side of us wants to smile though indeed. the more of life and this world we observe, cynicism tends to encraoch which may lead to a rather caustic frown, but yes, ' it's a winner-take-all match?

Inspiring and also quite the enlighteneing accompanying ' soul curry art ' pic adding gravitas to the poem's mystic!!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews are just wonderful, Tom. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Dave Brown]

Let us hope a winning smile is the ultimate victor in these raucous reflections
BTW really like the image choice

[Lydia Shutter]

I am always pleased when someone notices the artwork I choose to complement my work. Thanks for the review of the poem too, Dave. Lydi**

[Andrew John]

Oddly enough, I do rather find smiles and frowns living together now and again - well, a frown, then a smile, then back to the frown. Possibly something that poets find themselves doing, because ideas and thoughts are scrambling and dancing in their brains.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the visit. Lydi*

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man .. the battle of absolutes .. sheesh! it simply must be the smile the victor my friend .. for i am the eternal optimist .. powerful emotive minimal poem .. speaks volumes
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

My smile is always winning....a fact that makes others think there is something wrong with me! LOL Thanks again, E. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahahaha ... yes .. must be something seriously wrong with such a happy person .. love ya girl! :)

[Miss Sharon]

Well done as per your forte Lydi! Maybe you need a visit to your friend in Colorado? ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh how lovely that would be, Sharon....but my responsibilities keep me here always. Thanks so much for visiting. Take care. Lydi**

[willweb]

I am pulling for the smile...there are enough frowns in this world right now to last 10 lifetimes. We need more smiles and if one of those smiles is as pretty as yours....no frown would stand a chance.

[Lydia Shutter]

Awwww, Will...that is such a sweet review. I appreciate it. thank you. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I think the poem is direct proof that your smile does survive.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for saying that, Ken....I believe my smile is always with me. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Well Lydi, as we age, there is far more to frown about. Mobility issues, the loudness of people, and the small problem of living in a time when the now and recent past seem determined to deliver us to hell in a handbasket.. But it all depends on perspective I think, as the older we get, we slow our roll a bit more, which gives us time to enjoy the scenery and notice the ever fewer passing smiles on others faces. We should take the chance and add to those smiles and be grateful that we are no longer young enough.... to comprehend that the young will be left picking up the tab for it all at the end of the night.
So grab another drink and enjoy the free bar while you can, in the knowledge that it will also be the young that suffer the hangover from it. 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

I actually do smile more than frown...a fact that confuses the hell out of some people! :) Yes, as we age, there are advantages and disadvantages. Believe me, I dwell on the positive. Thanks so much, Lorry. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

As we age, the frown begins winning the match...the frown lines get etched deeper. But that need not be. With a bit of effort, a smile can prevail. I loved your comparison of the two and the description of their cage duel. The artwork is instantly cheerful. Another beautiful poem, dear Lydi. Keep smiling always.

[Lydia Shutter]

With reviews like this, I absolutely DO smile, Divya. thank you so much. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Oh Lydi.. finely written words, of course but seems there are queries if not battles passing by too often in your day to day. There are times when there is too much smiling or too many frowns yet.. remedies are on hand, simple as they are: if you look at the stars at night or/and the clouds during the day.. life lifts the corner of your mouth, dear friend. Take care, keep in touch, please..

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, there are always reasons to smile. I actually do smile more than frown...which others find strange. I so appreciate your kind words, Emma. Be well. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

'Strange' is the facade for emotional strength, (Lydi).

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you....you are a sweetie!