setting the table

it is passover. i wrote this poem 4 years ago and it becomes more meaningful to me as the years progress.

evening shoos day out of the room
setting the table for another holiday
without you
gravity pulls me into the sea of night
though i do swim through rose petals
the scent of tradition seems slightly off
the moon's florescent smile
does not reach my eyes
the parsley is dipped
in the salt of my tears
the bitter herbs are somehow appropriate
your first and only born
still mourns your passing
why is tonight different from all other nights?
tonight i browse through memories
hanging in the closet of time
i wrap them round my shoulders
cherishing every wrinkle

© 2013 Lydia Shutter

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

Hi, Lydia, just found this one as a suggestion to one of mine. There is much to be said for traditions and celebrations even those that are made all the more difficult with the those of a loved one...possibly your mother...and yet there are those memories to wrap around the shoulders for warmth.

A good write, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ted, I always appreciate it when an older poem is read by someone. Thank you so much for this lovely review. Yes, it was my mother I was talking about here.....though my dad, aunts, uncles, and cousins are no longer here either. Lydi**

[Tony Jordan]

A beautiful glimpse into tradition here Lydia. I hope this one is the most enjoyable yet dear friend.
Happy holidays.
Thank you for sharing this.
:))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the holiday wishes and the review, Tony. Lydi**

[Cherrie Palmer]

I am so glad I stopped by. With Passover just around the corner, I loved it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Passover began at sundown last night. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[Neville]

This is a deeply moving poem Lydi. Pure literary art in my book and one that I am sure many others will soon appreciate, over and over like so many of your other works...........N

[Lydia Shutter]

Neville, you flatter me! Thank you so much. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[Neville]

I am here less often these days but will always visit you when around, my friend. All Good Things, N

[Ken Simm.]

There are times when all the times come back. This speaks forever to that. Would we change anything one wonders?

[Lydia Shutter]

No, not even if we could, Ken. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

"the scent of tradition seems slightly off
the moon's florescent smile
does not reach my eyes"

[Lydia Shutter]

And another review! :)

[Sami Khalil]

:)..................

[Sami Khalil]

So bittersweet and touching. We truly value someones absence and cherish their existence more during Holidays and special occasions like anniversary. Not that they are not, but those occasions heighten them more. Enjoy your Holiday....:)...............

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the good wishes and for the lovely review, my friend. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

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