for you

memories can be sparked when you least expect it

photography by elizabeth urquhart

courtesy of etsy.com pure nature photos

the air outside was cold

but in your arms it was warm

like the inside of a flannel shirt

the clouds made the winter sky pure white

you told me they tasted like vanilla ice cream

i said sparkling stars were the sprinkles

and i could almost taste them

together we twirled to life’s music

wrapping ourselves up

in the ecstasy of our personal galaxy

believing we would be there forever

but an explosion of years erupted

a paroxysm of sorts

 

last night i stared at the moon

felt the seductive swoosh of the humid breeze

through the palm fronds

vanilla ice cream clouds

moved lazily through the night sky

and you know what?

i can still taste them

 

this is for you....where ever you are

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Oh my .. this poem is so beautiful! Truly beautiful. Tis real but loosely veiled Love somehow exposed in twenty one lines. Makes me want to smile, makes me want to cry, maybe both together. Lydi, the first day of a new year and your tender skills have really touched me. Thank you.

'.. the clouds made the winter sky pure white ~ you told me they tasted like vanilla ice cream.. '

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, your review has touched me....and I thank you. Lydi**

[Rachelle]

Tenderness without being silly and sentimental.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Rachelle. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Good lord...this made my heart ache, I had a pang inside...such things will always linger, this is haunting, no other word for it! x

[Lydia Shutter]

((((Poppy)))))) for all the wonderful reviews you left me today. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Deserved sweetheart, muchly so (((♥)))

[Brittany Zedalis]

What a great way to speak of the past.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Brittany. Lydi**

[SyberRose]

A heartwarming poem Lydi...very lovely indeed as always...filled with remembrance and emotion...
very touching...Rose:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Rose. Lydi**

[Rod Dangers]

This was beautiful, i have to agree with Emma, i smiled, i welled up and i was left wanting to know more. Beautiful.
Thank you so much for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Rod. Lydi**

[Solilokiss]

How memories linger... I need to read more of you, Lydia. This is great.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[Troy Henson]

A warm wonderful write. Quite expressive and romantic. Just wish I had that someone special to keep warm :)

Nicely done.
Regards

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Troy. Lydi**

[h d e rushin]

In 2013 you taught me the accasions of, the distinguished circumstances and the favorable opportunities
that writing the love poem can offer. First you miss someone. Then you tell the universe about the
taste of it..Just as the order should be.

Tenderly drawn as always.

happy new year,

dana

[Lydia Shutter]

Dana, I am honored I was able to teach you something and I thank you for the lovely review. Lydi**

[Neville]

This is certainly very special Lydi, very special indeed and for someone who I have no doubt, was quite extraordinary... All Good Things my Friend, N

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Neville. Thank you. Lydi**