the street

just thinking about my cousin today...i miss you ronny

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it’s a nameless street
looks very much like others i’ve traveled
flowers bordering it may have names
but i never learned them
                  because you knew them
                          and could recite them easily
a street that has lasted
through named hurricanes
and being pummeled
by anonymous hailstones
a street that tempts me
with imagery waiting to be written
because it is the street
that always brings me back
to the memory of you

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... I am reminded of the song
from My Fair Lady, entitled "On the street
where you live". My cousin David and his
sister Linda and I shared our childhood.
Now, they are both laid to rest in the
poetic cornfields where we played
and dreamed of our future families.
Your poem has crossed my heart in
familiar ways. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you could identify, my friend. My cousin and I were so close. I miss him very much...more some days than others. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

There is a nameless street within us all...harbouring memories of people, places and times that were our high points, beautiful and special. And though time may take away those people and those moments, that cherished lane remains.

"a street that tempts me
with imagery waiting to be written
because it is the street
that always brings me back
to the memory of you"

Loved the poem, so haunting...the images linger on in my mind.

[Lydia Shutter]

It is special to me that you found this poem today as I plan to visit my cousin's final resting place today. Perhaps you felt that! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

I am so glad I found the poem on a day special to you. The images you created with your thoughts and words touched me spiritually, cherished loved ones and their memories stay as vibrant and alive in us as when they were with us. You are most welcome Lydi.

[EloisaWrites]

I am moved with the sentiment on this poem.
"flowers bordering it may have names
but i never learned them
because you knew them
and could recite them easily"
this verses strongly depict the warm emotions and dependence in missing someone. There are poems that are a great read. But there are poems that brings us to where the scene is actually happening. Your poems are like portals to the what and when and where and how these emotions manifest itself. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Eloisa, I so appreciate the in depth review and the warm thoughts you left for me. I miss my cousin, who was more like my brother, every day and the emotions flow into my poetry often. Thank you for feeling them. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

Each and every street in the world has so much history, we almost forget that, when we walk, drive or bike on it, and here you give this special street in particular to you and with personal memories, an ode... What happened on this street, stays, almost like a tattoo in your heart. I think you have the eye and empathy for it to make things, shine on your way, and for your cousin... touching write my sweet friend.

- Elisa xx

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Elisa. Your review means so much to me. Knuffels, Lydi**

Very welcome, no thanks, this one touched me... it was beautiful.

[Tom]

To anyone else its just another street but to you its almost like a shrine !

A thoughtful tribute !

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Tom. Happy Halloween! Lydi**

[Tom]

And to you too Lydia !

[ToneWolf]

Very nice. You capture the essence of great poetry here.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

Such a beautifully moving glimpse into your life... how those we love can impact us forever... Truly sorry for your pain in this loss, and for the absence that lingers.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your compassionate review, Craig. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Very sweet tribute to your cousin's memory Lydi, funny the things that bring us back...nicely pen'd.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Frieda. lydi**

[SyberRose]

A sad and heartfelt piece...sorry for your loss Lydi...he must have been a wonderful person...Rose

[Lydia Shutter]

He was indeed, Rose. Thank you so much for your compasionate review. Lydi**

[Trace]

I think you must be talking about:

wait for it,,,,,,,

Memory lane????

[Lydia Shutter]

If I had a set of drums I would give you a "badumdum!" :) Yes, Trace, that is precisely what it is. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**