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**

[Lyn Anderson]

You have this way of looking past and inside at the same time. It is so fantastic.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind. Thank you. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

I do not offer platitudes. Only truth.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate it.

[paddy d daly]

There is nothing about this work that could not make anyone feel anything but
something good, I love it, paddy

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Paddy. Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

This evokes some powerful memories for me and is infused with love and warmth.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Linda. Lydi**

[Sue Hart]

The picture of such a magical moment was beautifully painted. It was romantically lovely.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sue. Lydi*

[Joyce S. Greene]

Such wonderful poetic images, Lydi. A real treat on this first day of a new year. Your words never disappoint - they are always very appealing to the heart and the mind.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Joyce. Lydi**

[Sanober]

How i love to lose myself inside of your poetry...the warm flannel shirt...the vanilla ice cream sky...the seductive swoosh of humid breeze ..what a terrific line. Such a wonderfully warm memory. i could taste everything too...Absolutely beautiful, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sanober. I wish you and your loved ones a happy new year. Lydi**

[Jack...]

I'm right here...

Lydi your work is always so enchanting, so dream like and so very soft in its feel. Your pen seems to float on air as you write. Often I close my eyes and hope to hear words just as these whispered to me and just as often I open my eyes and no one is there. Sigh. Thank you for bring your beauty to our world.

[Lydia Shutter]

((((Jack))))) I am touched by your review...really. It is downright poetic. When I write, I allow emotions to be my ink...always have. Poetry that is not "real" feels different. I appreciate the kindness you have given me and my words this year. I hope next year you open your eyes to find the perfect person there....really. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem and memory. I like how the description brought to life the memory and the taste. I had to read again for the beauty of the story in the poem. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.

Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your review, Coyote. You are consistently so kind. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

So cozy and comforting here in your words Lydi, I just might hang out here for the rest of the day!

[Lydia Shutter]

Be my guest, Frieda! :) thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

You serving coffee with your masterpiece?

[Lydia Shutter]

Coffee, tea, diet soda, you name it! LOL

[Frieda P]

Vodka martini, extra olives please, it's 5 o'clock somewhere ha.....

[Lydia Shutter]

I will find a sexy bartender to make that for you, Frieda! LOL

[Frieda P]

Wooo now you got me going...........hahaha

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching and guided piece that moves and reads very well, good read.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**