to the sun

too many rainy days here lately

photo courtesy of favim.com

my hand reaches out
beyond the safety of my trusty umbrella
to cup raindrops
the rain will not bother me
not today
     raindrops plip
                  then plop   

playing my unfinished symphony

as i conduct

muddy puddles become my dance floor

because these old lady feet

are on the winding path to the sun

Reviews

[Sanober]

"because these old lady feet
are on the winding path to the sun"..
there is such rhythm, music and magic in those lines. the images, as always...come at me like High definition 3D effects. Love the atmosphere of the rain...but even more...your feet dancing to the promise of the sun. so lovely, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again, Sanober. I really appreciate all the wonderful things you say. Lydi**

[Sarai Lee]

Once again I love the way you end your sentiments, Lydi! You use all your words well, but the endings for me are always what lingers! Which is fantastic because it makes me want to read more! "because these old lady feet....are on the winding path to the sun" is such a great way to finish out what seems like a rainy seen with the sunlight peeking through after. Well done, once again!

[Lydia Shutter]

The sunlight is always there for those who choose to find it. Thank you so much for your review, Sarai. You have read so many of my words in a short time. I appreciate that. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

It's so easy to get the blues on rainy days - I'm happy to hear your "old lady feet" (somehow I can't picture you as old Lydi) are on the winding path to the sun! Another masterpiece my friend.

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a good friend, Julie! Thank you very much for the sweet things you say and for the review. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

The rain can be so refreshing, as how you write about it, to never see it as a bad thing, is out of a soul who is one with nature, and appreciates all things in life as how they just are. I like that...

There is sunshine after always, just beautiful Lydi, I enjoyed this piece... very pure.

- Elisa (((knuffels)))

[Lydia Shutter]

I do try to enjoy all facets of life....if there were only sunshine, life would become boring, my friend. Thank you for your review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

Exactly, it's nice to have both of them... very welcome dear Lydi x

[Ken Simm.]

The words constructed to be as the raindrops falling. Excellent work.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You turn everything into shinny moments and every rainy day into a sunny one in your mind...A lovely poem with deep meanings...:)................

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

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

[icelandicblue]

An that is the most illustrious path of all. This poem works really well literally for its imagery and metaphorically for it message. Nicely done Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your review, Blue. Have a great day. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

Take that rain…sounds like someone is going to the beach. Remember me with your pine colada.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here....I never touch the stuff! Thanks for the review, Pryde. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Again, I have played in the rain, I have ran toward the Sun. Yet as a youth I rad headlong with direct intention.
I am learning to "wind my way" more and enjoy the casual " play " of life.
A beautiful write and well in twinned with nature's gifts.

[Lydia Shutter]

The "casual play" will lower your blood pressure and keep you happier! Thanks for your comments, David. Lydi**

[Jack...]

If those feet every get tired, just call, I'll be happy to carry you my friend. Lydi, you amaze me...always. I loved this poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Jack, you are a sweetheart! Thank you for this review. Your compassion is vast. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Smiling here Lydi...you bring a sunbeam even in the darkest storm...turning it around to be you in control of the weather...a wonderous piece! xx

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, if only I could control it....but I can control my attitude! :) Thanks for the review, Poppy. Lydi**

[Ruth]

:) Yes...makes all the difference though lol I shall remember this poem when it rains on my travels tomorrow x