the street

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

photo courtesy of www.walls360.com

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**

[Sami Khalil]

Sooo lovely and touching indeed. There should be a street named after you...Bravo

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Sami! Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).........

[Jack...]

Memories, without them where would we be? Lydi my sweet friend, you have touched my heart with this wonderful piece. I can feel the longing and the love so very deeply. You are amazing my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Awww, Jack, thank you so much. My cousin was more like a brother to me and I miss him every day. Your compassionate review touches me. I appreciate it so much. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Oh hon, this is beautiful and so made me remember things too...beautiful dedication and truly moved me xx

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your compassion and the lovely review. Lydi**

[Everett DeValle]

A beautiful sentimental poem of a memory...and a gift of a tribute, to your cousin, Lydi...wonderfully expressed. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ev. Nice to see your face on my page. Lydi**

[Everett DeValle]

You're very welcome, Lydi. :)

[Sanober]

Lydi...what a special write. I love how a single place, object, word, or color can preserve and evoke memories from a lifetime ago. Cousins add their own unique brand of fun and spice to our lives. This is such a heartfelt and beautiful write for your cousin Ronnie....God bless him always. Wonderful poem, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your warm review is such a pleasure to read, my sweet friend. Thank you very much, Sanober. Hope all is well with you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the photo. Gave life to your words. It is amazing how places can take us to old and missed places. I like the description of the street that survived the hurricanes and left us with good memories. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate the time you took to read my words and leave your thoughts, Coyote. Thank you. Lydi**

[Neon]

What a great heartfelt poem. Memorable write .. written by your hand from the depth of yer heart. Very touchable poem, i liked the poem. Well penned.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for reading and your review. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

We are overwhelmed at times with feelings of melancholy when we think back to the days when someone as dear as this comes back in memory to us, and we are for a few moments, or more whisked back to the "then". It may be a street where we traveled with them on a nameless street, or of other fond times, but they all hold the same memory of endearment!
I am sorry you have lost this person!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sheila. My cousin and I were like brother and sister. I feel his loss every day. I appreciate your compassion and your lovely review. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

It is funny how a certain place, or an object can remind us so much of a person and bring back such precious memories. I'm sure the street is lovely...as is your poem Lydi. A beautiful tribute to someone very special.

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Julie. I appreciate the time you took to read my words and leave such a warm review. lydi**