or not

defying structure

my words float through the air

sliding around the truth

mysteriously stretching the imagination

or not

perhaps a conjunction will manipulate

while an adjective will provide a bit of clarity

each word serving as an active-duty soldier

amassing collective meaning of my intentions

or not

only the shadow knows for sure

Reviews

[Simone Davis]

I really like this poems, I struggle so much with grammar punctuation etc but have great ideas etc so this poems really pushed my focused more on what I'm saying and the intent rather then worrying about all the other stuff that'll come later ....thankyou x

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review. Thank you, Simone.

[Sami Khalil]

I like the contrast between being or not. Only with trial, error you will realize either way. Good , free flowing structure to accompany this wonderful poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sami, you are so kind. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly

[Desert Knave]

Love it. It really does boggle the mind how much a single word added (or left out) can clarify, change, or mystify a write. So very nice to see you posting poetry. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jim! Have a wonderful day. Lydi**

[red93]

Very interesting and I like the 'formless form' of this piece, raising all sorts of different questions. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Red. Lydi*

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you know I love this...being the Grammar Policeman I am...ha ha.

Thanks for the fun, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am a deputy in the grammar police! Thanks for the review, my friend. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

The omittance of punctuation really stands on its own merit here. I find your words leap from the page, "amassing collective meaning" of your intentions. It's always a good day to be reading you, Lydi! The forecast will never change!

[Lydia Shutter]

Kelly, I'm always happy to see a review from you. I hope all is well with you! Adjusting too the East coast? Thanks, Kelly! Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Apparently the go to place not just for romance but for atmosphere as well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure what you mean, Ken...but I thank you for stopping by. Lydi*

[John the Baptist]

Yes, each word serves its purpose, but in the end, only the writer knows the intent. And don't forget Lamont Cranston.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. Why am I remembering Lamont Cranston....the band from Minnesota?? Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

I thought Lamont Cranston was the.name of "The Shadow" in the old radio program.

[Lydia Shutter]

Could be....I never heart that show on the radio. I guess I am younger than you are.