In My Life

Remembering a friend

artwork "Rainbow" by Eria Nsubuga

Today

thoughts of you pressed against my window

then chased me into a rainbow

from there I watched

buttery sunlight lick the clouds away

and listened as the breeze whispered your name

I’m sure I smelled your cologne

but it might have just been my imagination

an imagination that these days

whistles whimsically

          remembering

yes, I’m writing elegies

but still smiling

because you were in my life

Reviews

[ANTO]

The opening is truly beautiful Lydia, the "pressed against my window" phrase brought a lump to my throat - and a smile grew in tandem with the writers as I reached the end because It is indeed wonderful to feel such a smile, through the pain, when it is brought on by memories.
Yes, this resonated with me and Im sure with anyone who reads it.
Thank you for sharing this Lydia.
God Bless my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

I'm so glad you "felt" the words, Anto. Thank you for this lovely review. Lydi**

[ANTO]

Its my pleasure Lydia. :))

[Jimmy Yetts]

Elegant and endearing.
Gratitude makes such a great ending!
Appreciate having experienced this exquisite piece, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Frankie. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

This poem literally gave me shivers. Beautiful, so full of love and honest emotion. Helped me drown out the drama in the feed. Thank you for your ever sane and wonderful presence here.

[Lydia Shutter]

Me? Sane? OH MY! That is just an ugly rumor! :) Thank you so much for stopping by, KL. I really appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Compared to the whack jobs in here, you and me look pretty normal. xo!

[Lydia Shutter]

:) laughing here....I suppose you are right!

[rubie]

sad, beautiful and oh so poignant....

it makes me think of someone who is very, very special to me and my desperate fear of losing him.

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope that is a long way off for you, Rubie. It never gets easier losing someone who means a lot...never. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[rubie]

I share you hope, but fate may have other plans....

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Madame Fate can be a cruel one. I wish you the strength to be there for your loved one with a smile. Lydi**

[rubie]

Thanks. I appreciate that.

[Brittany Zedalis]

This is so beautiful. It nearly brought tears to my eyes. A wonderful piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Luna. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

A sweet remembrance of a friend Lydi. I'm sure he is smiling too...

Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

I'd like to think so, Julie. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, our memories are part and sinew of
our being and not a day goes by that we are not
reminded of our loved ones who have gone beyond
the rainbow. Spring is a celebration of life and
renewal with its sunshine and showers of love
and devotion. Your art is delightful. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, I am always honored when you read one of my poems. Yes, we always remember, don't we? I wish you and Roger a very happy Easter. I know your birthday is this month as mine is....April is a wonderful month. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Excellent. Last night I happened to dream of a friend that I lost a couple years ago ... for some reason I feel happier to have spent a few minutes with him in a dream than I tend to feel around anyone in this mortal realm. Yes, elegies have been coming to me lately, but none seem to reach fruition. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Dreams are beautiful places to roam, Jim. Friends we have lost along the way tend to become the ideal we judge all others by afterwards. I hope April is an inspirational month for you. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

(yes, I’m writing elegies but still smiling because you were in my life) I'm smiling too Lydi! This is a lovely post my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sharon. Happy Easter to you. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you Lydi for the Easter happy!!

[Tom]

Though now gone, it was truly a pleasure and an honour to have been acquainted with such a warm and wonderful person, such valued friendships do so enrich the quality and happiness of our very own lives and leave an indelibly, deep seated fulfillment that will always remain with us !

A wonderfully penned, edifying and poignant poem, refined and highly polished as always Lydia !!

[Lydia Shutter]

Tom, it is as if you knew my friend.....you so understand. Thank you very much. The fact you seek out my poetry and leave such lovely reviews means a lot to me. Lydi**

[Woody]

scrumptious write. absolutely delightful Lydia. I could pick some favourites but I'm afraid I'll end up rewriting the whole poem. what a pleasure to have clicked on this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

And no calories involved! :) thank you so much, Woody. Enjoy your day. Lydi**