memories

posted for tate's parent/grandparent challenge

 

 

 

 

painting courtesy of etsystatic.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pockets of night acquiesce to snippets of day
shower water attacks ringlets of hair
while memories stick to my brain
like wet sand to feet
emotional scars scream out
their cries garbled by water
senses and memory honed
i hear your breathing touch your cheek
smell your perfume
the rondo of your sonata body surfs past my ears
it’s true
my soul is forever soaked
with mommy memories

Author's Note

I was the caretaker for my mom for many years. Memories of our times, happy and sad, are with me every day.

Reviews

[Distantview123]

A dear friend of mine has just lost her mother to Alzheimer's, after years of caring for her at home, so I can relate to this. Powerful and eloquent, and full of inventive imagery. I am familiar with some your work, Lydia, from another poetry site. Hope you are well. ~ Robert Haigh.

[Lydia Shutter]

Robert, I am thrilled to see you on this poetry site! Thank you so much for finding me and reading my words. Your comments mean a lot to me. Lydi**

[Distantview123]

I have just re-joined this site, after years away from it. I hope to stay here and post more of my poems. I also post at Writer's-Network. ~ Robert.

[Nkosana B Masuku]

Thats lovely Lydii makes me think of the memories of my own mom.You nailed it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Glad you could relate. Lydi*

[Joyce S. Greene]

Wow, Lydi! What a marvelous poem you have written in honor of your mother. To say that the imagery is powerful is a gross understatement. I feel soaked in the water of your "Memories" and am very grateful to be so.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Joyce. Your comments make me feel so talented. Lydi**

[Karen]

There is such a beautiful blending between the abstract and the concrete (shower water on hair and memories sticking to the brain), the emotional and the quotidian. Your mother was blessed to have you by her side and I'm sure in the collective memories of humanity, memories of you have soaked her soul forever as well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Karen, I am touched by your comments. Thank you more than I can say. Lydi**

[TL Boehm]

the rondo of your sonata body surfs past my ears
how eloquent. this one tugged at my heart - hard.
A beautiful write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much...when it comes to writing about either of my parents, the emotions flow. Lydi**

[asdarkeyesclose]

'the rondo of your sonata body surfs past my ears'

a nice layering of images in this, very bright and homely. mothers are everything, we need them, we love them- one of the good things in life. fantastic.

[Lydia Shutter]

If you still have yours, cherish every moment with her. Thank you for the comments. I appreciate them. Lydi**

[bookworm0812]

This was deep without making me question my entire life's choices, which is good, considering some people write such deep things that it makes you feel like maybe there's something wrong with yourself, if that makes sense, but you didn't do that, and it was very interesting to see the interpretation you have on your mother and the memories you have of her. It' is so very true that your mother lingers in your memory forever.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your comments, Abbie. I appreciate them. Lydi**

[bookworm0812]

:) Always happy to comment.

[Rita L. Sev]

A deeply felt piece here, Lydi. Our parents fill us up from day one, and stay with us forever. Well done.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, they do, Rita. Thank you for understanding and commenting. Lydi**

[Anthony Hall]

A very precious memory of your dear mom, Lydi, a beautiful heartfelt write..Tony**

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again, Tony. Lydi**