the cafe of nothing else matters

artwork by rakare
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the sky is hungry for daylight
the highway to places i’ve never been hums
in the semi-brightness of dawn
dressed in a ready-for-possibilities outfit
i nibble on sweet memories
waiting for my breakfast of hope
to be served by splintered thought
at a table reserved for only me
in the café of nothing else matters

Reviews

[redzone]

"The sky is hungry for daylight", what an amazing opening line Lydi. And then it gets better. I know it's a table reserved for you, but your words invite the reader to pull up a chair and sit with your "memories", sip a freshly brewed dawn and enjoy the wonderful company of your delicious poem.....

I did a search at Wikipedia for you Lydi and found this entry "born in mystery, living in metaphors, alive with poetry" and I thought, yes, that is Lydi. Poetry is always best served with dawn, coffee and sticky bum memories... thanks Lydi for your wonderfully "nice", "extraordinary nice", poem
~~redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

You searched me on Wikipedia? Did you search under incredibly wrinkled blonde blue eyed old lady? :) Curt, you are good for what ails me....really. Thank you so much for this wonderfully "nice" review.....you are welcome to sit at my table to share memories any day. Lydi**

[redzone]

Nope, just blond, blue eyed, lady.. didn't even need your name. It went straight to you.. the top of the list!!! Lydi, you're infamous.... ;0)

[Lydia Shutter]

OH MY....don't tell da judge! LOL

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poem and the artwork. You say so much with minimum words. I like the calmness and the passion in your words. Thank you Dear Poet for your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

I truly appreciate your reviews. Thank you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia.

[Alfred Kukitz]

I can see Lydia you are tasting a fine red wine.

[Lydia Shutter]

Actually never touch the stuff! :) Thanks for the review, Alfred. Lydi*

[Rita L. Sev]

After a day of walking the road less traveled, one needs respite at the cafe of nothing matters... A melancholy amble, Lydi, rich in wonderful metaphors.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Rita. Lydi**

[Steve L.]

Wow!! I LOVE this one!!! Flows beautifully.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks. Lydi

[David Scott]

Perfect poem for a poetic soul...
Keep seeking these untraveled highways and you will be glad in the adventure of each new day.
Delightful write Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, David. Have a wonderful Sunday. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and you think i do metaphors well?

good grief...this eats my metaphors for lunch....

and then...the readers get all the gratuity on top of that...

i really like "the ready-for-possibilities outfit"


this poem hums softly and loudly all at once.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am humbled by your review. Thank you, Jacob. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I adore the melancholy feel of this one Lydi...nibbling on sweet memories...waiting for my breakfast of hope... The perfect poem to read early on a Saturday morning..

Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Julie. I appreciate your thoughts. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

waiting for my breakfast of hope
to be served by splintered thought

Both whimsy and melancholy found in this delightful verse.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Pryde. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... "in the cafe of nothing else matters"...
Mysterious and intriguing... I would venture out
in my outfit of possibilities... I love your sense of
propriety steaming with romantic overtures.
truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. Always wonderful to get a review from you. Lydi**