messy moments

messy moments

the kind that embarrass you

the kind you're certain you'll never look back on fondly

they are absolutely impossible to predict

even though still water runs deep

just as emotions do

but can someone tell me why

there is no laugh track

for the messy moments?

something to indicate

this will be significant one day

(i mean at least we would pay attention

with our spare change)

i guess what I am saying is

there is no room for fear

because someday 

they will all go up in flames

and the messy moments

will be nothing but charred shadows.

Reviews

[Lorry]

The messy moments of life rarely make the final edit to our anthology that is life, but they are just as important as all the rest.
They may not define the shell that everyone sees, but they do to ourselves snd we learn from them all the same, no matter how we wish we could get one more shot at getting them right.
Buylt life rarely gives us do-overs, does it Lydi?
If my life were a movie, it would be a short without the messy moments, yet it would be an anthology with them.
I never look back on them fondly, but they still keep visiting!

[Lydia Shutter]

Nope, Lorry. No do-overs. We would probably repeat the same mistakes anyway! :) Thanks so much for the review. Lydi***

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Messy Moments'
Lydia Shutter,
Last two lines' and the messy moments
will be nothing but shared shadows.
It is so interesting because the experiences which make up our days are really real at the time. We are influenced by them. But eventually as you point out they will become at least in the shadows and not be so important anymore. We grow....hopefully. I had fun with this poem of yours.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Kathy. Not sure how you even found this one. It is a year old. Thank you so much. Yes, we do grow. Often it is in spite of ourselves! Take care, Lydi***

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. Vivid and sharp.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind, Thomas. Thank you. Lydi**

[A.H.]

we all have had messy moments... can't do without them. life is all but messy moments in between not-so-messy moments. When we look back, we can have a good laugh at these messy moments, they lend meaning to otherwise boring dull mundane everyday, there should be unpredictability in life, otherwise what fun and mess? I like the way you talk about this topic here and make great observations. thanks for sharing, Lydi - I enjoyed reading this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, A.H. I appreciate your thoughts. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

oh ... meesy moments ... they bugger us all the time ... no going back can change them it seems .. no new interpretation can smooth ... irom them out .. we may have blown it or someone/something else created them for us .. Lydi, for me you hit on a very complexing thing ... they are not like the grieving pain of loss that actually can be let go over time ... but messy moment, I find I can't help masticating them over and over trying to glean some bit of wisdom ... but alas .. the moment had passed. the next one that insists on my attention, i will try to remember your poem and just put the mess to rest ;)
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Since we can no change them, better to either laugh at them or forget them! Thanks so much, E. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

yep! ;) ..................

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Lydia
I found your poem to be quite appropriate for an incident with my husband the other night ; not the first time either… he fell in the sidewalk trying to pick up his walking stick ( 90 yrs old) down on the ground .. bruised … and terribly embarrassed … how will will react to this moment nobody knows; but to your point, does every “messy “ incident have to be looked upon as fear?? Couldn’t we look back and joke about it? Or will it haunt us for years to come, very critical and important thoughts;
Warmly, B🌷🌷

[Lydia Shutter]

OH my....You are fortunate you still have your hubby at that age! Sorry he fell. I hope he does not have bad injuries. Yes, we can laugh at these moments IF they do not harm us. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure Lydi🌷
Warmly
B.

[Arundass TP]

Really I hate such moments in my life. Excellent writing friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Messy moments are when you realise you're not perfect! Also. they teach you a lesson: how to laugh at yourself. shake yourself down and.. 'start all over again!

'Charred shadows for sure but, it can be warmer in Winter, promising in Spring, memory in Summer and then .. you start all over again.. with caution!

[Lydia Shutter]

If we learn from those moments, it’s all good. Thanks for the review. Lydi***

[emmajoygreen]

My pleasure. Off and away to Dreamland soon - 01.39 UK time.

[emmajoygreen]

WISHING you joy and peace, dear friend.. 24/04

[Lydia Shutter]

Wishing the same to you and for you, dear Emma.

[emmajoygreen]

A belated but sincere hug to keep you smiling for at least a magical day! Take care, dear Lydia/Lydi!

[Desert Knave]

Wow. Lately most moments seem messy, but, yes, someday they will be pretty insignificant. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

This too shall pass, my friend. Thanks for the review!
Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

They are embarrassing to many, fear of repetition to others, traumatic in some cases.
We all have those Lydi and they are part and parcel of what make us human.
I like to learn my lessons from them and move on to better things.
Excellent title and content.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami. Yes, we all have them and (I think) we are all human! :) Lydi***

[Sami Khalil]

That is correct. You are welcome Lydia.