okay

i'm having just one of those days.....

artwork by casey mae

there were rumblings beneath the words

no one could quite translate them

she smiled at both friend and foe

never saying aloud what she truly felt

only her pillow knew for sure

 

then there were the days

a hidden spark would nearly ignite

beneath explosive words

a spark sequestered

behind the clouds

now a vigilant security team

 

yet through it all

she was who she was

and if no one understood

that was really okay

 

Reviews

[Lorry]

Yes, those days where you are okay can cover a multitude, can they not.
It can convey anything from "I don't really want to talk about it" to "why haven't they read my mind and said something?"
Now it may just be me but when I hear someone say they are okay I tend to turn on "walking on eggshells" mode and if at all possible try not to start sentences with "you're not gonna like this, but" or anything that could cause ignition to an almost dormant flame.
What i would like to say is is "well im here if you need me" but my mouth has been put on "shut the hell up mode before you get an elbow to the gut", as I move out of elbow reach, already on high alert for the subtlest tut to evacuate the area.
And yes Lydi... I am okay too! 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

But are you really, Lorry? LOL I would never give you an elbow in the gut....but there are those who just might. Thanks for the review. Sorry the reply took so long....WC did not let me know I had reviews to read. Lydi***

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Lydia
Some people are totally misunderstood for whatever reason.....because they keep their feelings to themselves.... and are usually quiet, until an explosion, which helps gets their frustrations out...One has to be okay within themselves, no matter what other people think..... good point!
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

What's the saying, : 'Better to say nothing and be thought a fool than to speak and be known as one?'
The other saying? 'Do unto others as you would.. .. ..
Guess there are times when one or other of us could speak for that fool and those multitudes who just don't' know what, why, where, when and how!

[Desert Knave]

Sometimes there is little to do but hold it in until you feel comfortable sharing what you feel. And, sometimes, okay is good enough. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, Jim! Thanks so much for the visit. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Few people we do allow in dear Lydia. I liked the honest tone and accepting who she was. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry my dear friend.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

John, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful Lydi!! so relatable ... we hold things in as far as possible and sometimes if not finding release .. it is explosive ... poets and writers have a healthy place in our poems and novels etc. ... we do "get it out" and frankly .. does it really matter who does or does not "get it" ... we write for expression and creative painting with our language .. i really love this poem Ma'am! i think it is brilliant in it's honesty and flow .. well done says I my friend!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, E....sorry this reply is so tardy! WC did not send me notices about the reviews I had. Yes, as poets we can always get our emotions out and that means a lot! Lydi**

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Such a quite, but refined strength to your words here. Wonderful write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Travis! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

It’s never ok though is it dear Lydi**. There is always so much more to say, but for whatever reason, at that moment it is best to pass it all off:) The pillow can be a great friend. It doesn’t answer back. Hope you are far more than ok currently. Sending you all good wishes from across the pond.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

There are times, dear Chris, that silence is the best reply....I have learned this. Oh yes, the pillow knows all and does not reveal secrets! :) Thanks so much. Lydi***