Lady Blue
Lady Blue
I remember you-
In the depths
of sought perfection.
I hear your silence
between the words-
Thoughts not spoken
fear holds them captive.
If you were to say them,
wouldn’t the world shudder
in the bare bone honesty
that all is not right?
The years were not
always kind
and love crucified
the beauty
it was supposed to
cherish.
Lady Blue
I remember you.
You still stare
through the looking glass.
"If you were to say them,
ReplyDeletewouldn’t the world shudder"...ooh this couplet and the whole piece cuts right to heart. I feel compassion for this Lady.
Congratulations on the book! I'll be ordering one up!
So nice to hear from you Jennifer! You have always been a source of inspiration. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThat ending caught me ~ Fine writing Lisa ~
ReplyDeleteThank you Grace.
Deletethis is rather haunting....the stare there in the end i can see her clearly, after the crucifiction...you make us feel her there...
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian.
DeleteHmmm, there is mystery in this poem. I thought Lady Blue was another until the very end, when it is she who is looking out the looking glass. A fascinating write, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary.
Delete" Thoughts not spoken
ReplyDeletefear holds them captive.".. lovely way of putting it... and i agree it is rather haunting.. beautiful.
Thank you.
DeleteOooh! I loved this. Yes, bare bone truth...not many would ever dare utter. This was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis spoke to me of the courage it takes to overcome weaknesses and hardships in life, and perhaps depression which can haunt one regardless. And to stare down the demons! Beautiful poem, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteDare, dare. In the end truth is what we have to take with us beyond the looking glass. Beautifully done and haunting.
ReplyDeletedarkly through the glass we sometimes see new light. Excellent work Lisa. Enjoyed this very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteLisa this is incredible I really love "Lady Blue" and "in the depths of a sought perfection" this poem feels so vulnerable, you are amazing
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteSuch profound, honest and realistic words. I think we have all encountered Lady Blue, at some point!!!
Marvellously wonderful writing Lisa:)
Eileen
Thank you Eileen.
DeleteI think you're right real love would never hurt us so deeply and self love is the most healing of all. Thank you so much for your comment.
ReplyDeleteAll resides in us
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful piece..honest, vulnerable.
ReplyDeleteAn absolute favourite. This poem has so many shades to it, and some brilliant lines. I loved it. Very well penned.
ReplyDeleteenjoyable read...honest
ReplyDeleteI can relate to Lady Blue's silence, unspoken thoughts, and her encountering unkind years ..........beautiful expressions
ReplyDeletelyrical, especially how you employed couplets and then offset the quatrain near the end. ~ M
ReplyDelete"If you were to say them/wouldn't the world shudder," a moving, powerful statement. Lady Blue in the looking glass... a telling piece, Lisa. Amy
ReplyDeleteI am so in tune with this poem as it has all that I like....lady, blue, looking glass!
ReplyDeleteLady Blue... she must be related to The Black Dog. Menacing, they. Nicely done, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone!
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