a remember day

as tropical storm eta, soon to be hurricane eta, approaches, my thoughts are reflective

"raindrops on my window" by n. ramesh

the storm outside 

makes this a remember day

the raindrops wake 

the people who were the sunshine

the ones who warmed my cool nights

and brightened up the dark days

a basket of simpler times

brought to me by the raging storm

i traipse through these good times 

knowing the irony  is rich

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Sitting here at first light with stormy windy swirling (first rain of the season yesterday & more possibly) . . . I'm wondering what to write to show my anticipation for long-awaited rain, but then I found your poem & see that you already expressed my stormy maelstrom! Thanks for feeling my swirl (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

We must be on the same wavelength, Margie! :) I am glad you are getting some rain after the horrible fires out there. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Patricia]

I love rainy days, they beg to be poetry to the memories they bring to mind and this is charming.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Patricia. Lydi***

[Lorry]

The rain always makes me remember those who are gone and even your title is sublime Lydi.
The beginning, a few taps on the pane and we are drawn to what is about to come, while instantly remember past storms shared with those now gone and how safety in numbers is only truly appreciated when alone.
Perhaps remembering their memory is our way of being less alone when the near future of a storm beckoning.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a beautiful way of thinking about it, Lorry. Thank you so much for sharing your viewpoint and the review. Lydi***

[Ken Simm.]

Irony is indeed rich as we remember what it all was like outside the storms and in the simpler times. Amazing piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Lydi**

[AJNJ]

Rain and storm always stir up something in the soul and such fond memories too. The poet seems in one such reflective mood, remembering those who made the past warmer and brighter. Loved the last line and the word choise therein...Always something great to take away from your poetry.

[Lydia Shutter]

AJ, you are so kind. Thank you very much for this review. Lydi**

[AJNJ]

My pleasure always, Ms. Lydi.

[Patricia Wedel]

A rainy day is cherished memories of
thoughtful bouquets reflected in
raindrops during a tropical storm
when life is reborn and heavens song
plays throughout the wind and rain. gently, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. I always appreciate your reviews. LydI**

[duff]

I imagine reading this by the window hypnotized by the drops of rain racing. So many say overcast weather and rain bums them out but it makes me grin huge! Great work Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, I like the rain, but this Tropical Storm Eta is really pounding us. Time for it to leave! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the metaphor here, Lydi...and also the pic as the rainbow reflects in the window.

Irony at its best...I have been luck to have many people be sunshine in my life...present company included.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderful thing to tell me, Jacob. Thank you so much!

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

I too love the rain and it in storms can also be so amazing. A storm can make a crazy world slow down a bit like lockdown. It's sad that it takes that. Lovely poem. And I like the picture as well. Tyfs

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, yes, Cyprian....a hurricane stops the world here in South Florida. We have no choice. If only it would stop the surge in Covid cases, it would all be worth it. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Dave Brown]

I believe we are scheduled to take things a bit further with some snow being forecast
We have had some previous freezing and I guess this all forebodes the beginning of nasty weather, but nothing quite raging yet
Stay dry

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, here in South Florida we do not worry about snow, but this is late in Hurricane Season for a storm of this magnitude. Thanks for stopping by, Dave. Lydi**