sidelines?

the crow’s feet around my baby blues

are things to be ignored

far too many places and people to see

no way will i be bored!

watching life from the sidelines

has never been for me

judging me is not fair

till you spend time in my company!

sure, i’ve been through some battles

and they’ve left ugly scars

but i'm still writing my personal story

no time to publish my memoirs!

when the day vanishes into mist

and when the sun shines to a happy tune

my head and my heart still sing along

not going anywhere soon!

Reviews

[Lorry]

I love the revelation of the third verse, which paused me into contemplating such an obvious statement once it is heard, that we still have the now to write about and memoirs can wait until we are done with the now and can think back to all the whens. Perhaps memoir writers have ran out of news to write about.
And yes, don't those scars become battle scars of where we used to be compared to the now?

[Lydia Shutter]

When I would reminisce, my Daddy would say, "that used to was." I think of that line often. He said it jokingly, but truly nothing stays the same, does it? All we have is the now, my friend. Must make the most of it. Thanks so much for he visit. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Ahh, I remember when I used to reminisce like it was yesterday! 😃
Of course I still do, but if I catch myself harking back i insist on thinking about something coming up to make up for it.
I was only thinking midweek past how as a kid, growing up would be great and id have chocolate for breakfast every morning. But then I realised I was harking back to yesteryear so to set it right I had a chocolate croissant with a Hershey bar chaser. I showed that pesky reminiscing! 😃

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL thanks for the morning laugh!

[Lorry]

You're weclome... I mean welcome! 😃

[Coyote Poetry]

We can't stop time dear Lydia. We learn to accept and appreciate. You told a real story. Thank you, dear friend, for sharing the amazing story and poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Oh Lydi - you will never be on the sidelines. You are one in a million and your poetry speaks to the heart. I'm so glad I stopped by to read you today. I hope all is well in your world.
:) Julie

[emmajoygreen]

Your words are so very you and think I've known you enough years to know the happy, positive woman you are. Things in life happen, for sure, but you have a mind that works on the principal that life is what is it.. take it or walk away back-straight as punch then go on, however somehow.

Third verse reads so very well, common sense and pride - a mix and match truly worth remembering. Happiness and a truly wished long way from that mist. x

[Desert Knave]

I for one hope you never choose the sidelines (and, hopefully, never stop sharing your wonderful writes). Love the rhyme and the "frolic" of this one. Well done. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Jim, you are so kind. Thanks so much. Lydi***

[Betty Hermelee]

You have so much to tell now, no time for memoirs... what you say may be a mixed bag, but most of your outlook is upbeat, hopeful..... lovely
Warmly, B

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Betty. Lydi**

[Betty Hermelee]

Most welcome Lydia!
Warmly, B

[Einstein Noodle]

oh so true Lydi ... I'm blessed in the reading ... all of us here are leaving our trail of memoires ... every poem we share has a piece of us in it ... whether deeply hidden or outright ... the plain speech of this one endears it to me ... there is no guessing the intent and the poetic lilt to the closing verse blooms for me ... thanks for sharing my friend
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, we give people a peek into our souls when we write a poem. Sometimes it is not obvious. We are going to be around a while, right? :) Thanks, E. Always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... 'round as we can be eh!? I told my youngest when he was about 4 yrs. old that I planned on living to be 125 ... he said "Dad ... you can't live that long .. it's written in the Bible." :))))))))))))))) and it is actually ..Methuselah .. before the flood was over 900 yrs. old and after that Moses at 125 with the caveat that no one will live longer than that ;) ... so I said to my son .. well 110 it is then :))))))))))))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

You are too funny!

[Einstein Noodle]

luv you Lyd! :)

[John the Baptist]

Good for you, Lydi! Too many give up too early and continue to exist but not live. Life can be rough but it can still be enjoyed, no matter what. Oh, and by the way, good rhyming.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Such an inspirational write Lydi**. So much positivity in your chosen lines. I particularly admire your word choice in your final stanza. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

So glad I could inspire you, Chris. Thank you for the review. Happy the site is working once again. Lydi**

[PaleWriter]

Thank you for such a positive outlook. It's quite inspiring.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you Winter. I do try to stay optimistic in this crazy world of ours. Lydi**