it's september again

it's been four years since my mom passed away....it was in september

photo by heather liebler

courtesy of clementseye on etsy.com

i claim a hefty dollop
of summer’s humidity
reserved for only me
as i open the hatchway to my day
the balmy breeze unclutters
the rubber tree’s mind
while a susurrus of butterfly wings
buttons the still dreamy air
to my tranquilized thoughts
of just such a gentle morning
from another time
embracing your memory
i taste a tear
it’s September again, mommy

i miss you

Author's Note

when the calendar page turns and it's septmeber again, memories come rolling in

Reviews

[Linda alexander]

Beautiful and powerful poem, sorry for your loss, my dad's death anniversary is on October, I am the only sibling among eight alive, we were nine one sister passed away who can not attend the family get together for his death anniversary as I can not travel now and I am sad about, I lost him when I was nineteen

[Lydia Shutter]

sorry for your loss too, linda.....we never forget. thanks for your review. Lydi**

[Linda alexander]

You welcome, take care

[Sanober]

Oh dear Lydi....your tears run right into my heart. Memories can be more cruel than comforting sometimes. i know how much you loved your mother..and always will. I wish you strength to get through this month, my friend. Beautiful tribute!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sanober, when you review a poem of mine, it is a special treat. Thank you so much. Be well, my friend. Lydi**

[Tate Morgan]

OH THE hot sweltering days of summer that define the Midwest this reminds me of them

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Tate. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Sweet Lydi, I feel your angst as you approach the time of loss for your dear mommy! No matter how many is the years, the emotions are the same as the memories come pouring back like a raging river. We dry the tears, we try to move on, but I don't think we ever really recover from the loss of one who has been such an important part of our world!!
May you find a bit of peace during this time of pain!! Your mom would want it for you, but that doesn't make it any easier!!
Hugs for you!!!!!!!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sheila. I appreciate your compassonate review. Lydi**

[Madhur Khanna]

A very beautiful and emotional depiction indeed. May your mother's soul rest in peace.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the compassion and the review! Lydi**

[Fran Marie]

sorry for your lost dear Lydi, this is such a beautiful tribute to your mom ...your words touch the soul of all who read you ...loveky poem ...from a most talented poetess..

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for this compassionate review. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

A lovely tribute to your beloved mother, Lydi. She is an angel now, wrapped tightly in the arms of your father and together they are watching over you from above. God bless you and the ones you love.

[Lydia Shutter]

Joyce, you are so warm and wonderful! Thank you very much. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I know how much family means to you Lydi and the longing in your words is heartfelt my friend.
Wishing you sunshine smiles on butterfly wings my friend.

Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

The perfect wish for me, Julie....you know that. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Tom]

With the official start of Autumn/Fall on the dawn of this new day, thoughts turn poignantly to your dear mother, sadly no longer with you but the reminders of her precious memory are everywhere at this particular time !

A wonderfully relayed, remembrance Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Tom. I appreciate your words. lydi**

[kublakhan27]

Sigh, I feel this one my friend...next March will mark the third anniversary of my Dad's passing, but the years are irrelevant because it always feels like yesterday...I was tranquilized by the butterfly wings buttoning the dreamy air...it's hard not to dream when you catch of glimpse of them, whenever you see them...they just have the way about them...whenever we lose a parent, they revert to mommy and daddy even if we discard those terms with the passing of age...you've expressed yourself with unparalleled beauty here Lydi...this one went right to my heart.

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate the warmth of this review. Thank you, my friend. Lydi**

[Trace]

Your incredible use of vocabulary puts a pin in this beautiful poem and has me posting it in my book of favorites.
So sorry for your loss but I am sure she was so proud of you and your poetry
As it shows in this marvelous tribute.

HUGGS. ... Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

My mom and I were very close, Trace....especially in her last five years. Her death left a very big hole in my life. Thank you for the wonderful review. Lydi**