Oh What a Moment

artwork by Barbara Rosenzweig courtesy of etsy.com

You drink in the sun

in small lingering sips

munch on dreams

translucent as the lazuline sea

clouds drift to distant realms

you tell me stories

intricate details

born in the sand castle 

of your imagination

right now I believe

you might know more

about the world than I do

or ever will

you slow your pace to mine 

we walk

oh what a moment

I kiss your rosy cheek

you taste of summer

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... this is a precious poem...
children need time at the Beach with Sand Pails and
little waves of salt water to tickle their toes...
with Mother close by to kiss their rosy cheeks.
My most contented moments were being close
to warm sand and a cool breeze. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I have always loved the beach and going there with grandchildren is very special. Thanks for finding this oldie, Pat. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Brilliant wordsmithing. I particularly like that last line.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ken. Lydi**

[Woody]

what a heavenly moment Lydia! to walk alongside a child, listen to him/her tell stories as only they know how, look into their eyes and marvel at their purity and innocence.
of course you told it so much better.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Woody. You flatter me! My granddaughters are my special world. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

' I kiss your rosy cheek .. .. .. you taste of summer '

Beautiful, positively beautiful.. There's something about a little child's vision that turns our tired, sad world into a playground of light. The picture is delightful, your font wonderfully appropriate, the gentleness of love behind your words is.. tear.making.

Love this, Lydi.. truly do. (You)

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, thank you very much for the wonderful review. My granddaughters mean the world to me. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

I can see that in every word you've written. She's obviously your honey love!.

[Kelly Scheppers]

"I kiss your rosy cheek
you taste of summer"

...this reminded me of the pieces you wrote of your son years ago. The poignancy of youth you describe touches this mother's heart, so deeply. Gorgeous presentation, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

And this one is about my granddaughters.....they do remind me of being with him when he was their age! Thank you so much, Kelly. Lydi**

[rubie]

This one reminds me of one of my favorite Moody Blues songs...

"In The Eyes of a Child"

Lovely imagery!

[Lydia Shutter]

Moody Blues have so many wonderful songs. Thanks for the review. Lydi*

[rubie]

Definitely. After the Beatles, they are my favorite group

[Lydia Shutter]

And today is Paul McCartney's 73rd birthday!

[rubie]

I know! Amazing!!!

[Sami Khalil]

A gorgeous write Lydia. The paintings you chose are always appropriate and wonderful. Glad I visited to find gems....:).....

[Lydia Shutter]

You and I take time to find the right artwork to go with our words. I think it makes a difference. Thanks for your review, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I do agree. You are welcome. ....:).....

[SyberRose]

I loved this...If we could only stay kids forever...enjoyed translucent as the lazuline sea...a new word I have learned...nicely done Lydia...Rose

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Rose. Glad I could teach you a new one! :) Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love this....there is nothing like sand castles of imagination...

and i do think kids may actually know more than we...perhaps they do know more about being honest and inquisitive...something we lose as we age....

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Exactly! Nothing like bringing children to the beach. Thank you, Jacob. Lydi**