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. :))

[Tania]

Wow , beautiful !
-Beyourself

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks! Lydi**

[Ayvid N]

"from there I watched
buttery sunlight lick the clouds away
and listened as the breeze whispered your name"

So much beauty packed into the lines Lydi. The entire thought behind the poem is beautiful because it is a very difficult thing for many to remember a past love or a friend, a bygone era, with such fondness and beauty. And that's what makes this poem so special for me....

"yes, I’m writing elegies
but still smiling
because you were in my life"

Amazing and awesome.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, you made my day! I am very connected to friends and family. When someone passes, I remember the wonder of knowing them. Lydi**

[Ayvid N]

The poem made me revaluate my way of reminiscing of the people who have gone away and the days that have passed. You are welcome Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am so happy my words effected you in this way!

[An owl on the moon]

What a tenderness that lies in your memories.. that lives in your recollections... never letting go... saying goodbye forever... So beautifully voiced...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much! Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

Wow What a great write and some of your lines the last three lines and line one was beautiful poetry at its best. So enjoyed.:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Andrew. Lydi**

[Fran Marie]

What an imaginations. To have images so beautully displayed ..then write such lovely verse from beginning to end..great memories/great poem....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Fran Marie. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

"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"

Beautiful remembrances in whimsical ways putting lovely smiles on faces and warming beats in hearts. Indeed your magical words carry those whispers that tickle the senses...A most cherishing write...:).............

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate your review, Sami! Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly...:)....

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this has its sadness. but yes, it also celebrates a life as well..

that aftermath of cologne, that feeling that he is still touching you in some way.

love the "buttery sunlight licking the clouds away"---

jacob

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Jacob. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

We are destined to carry them with us, for our hearts will not allow us to forget. I have often thought I caught a scent of my sister at times, then realized perhaps, it was her way of telling me, she's here.

Our friends are the extension of us, therefore they are the bookmarks of our life. I felt your heart in your every line, Lydi...


Kelly

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, they are the bookmarks of our lives and we are better for having known them. Thank you so much for reading and for adding to my thoughts, Kelly. Take care. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A most beautiful eulogy, as opposed to an elegy, to love you have felt for one in your lifetime Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. Lydi**