all right

artwork by jim warren

you help me remember

that first sip of coffee on a chilly morning

a baby's giggle

dancing to an oldie on the radio 

the fierce compassion of a good friend

and the love of family now gone

you are the reason i am forgetting

what i spent too much time regretting

you are the book i want to read

again and again

the margin filled with special notes

your voice gently speaks the words

that previously did somersaults through my brain

truly it's always you

i suppose it always will be

and that's all right with me

Reviews

[Neville]

.... I was aware of the smile forming from the very first line .. then the insidious aches of both old longing and losses began to take hold and stayed with me until I hit send .... this is one of those pages I am sure will draw me back to it ............ thank you Lydi**

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Neville. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I suppose it will always be and that is more than alright with me also. Superb piece. Filled with longing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ken. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

No one writes romance as well as you Lydia. This warms my heart from the first line to the last. Lovely my friend. :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

I could say the same about you! Thanks a lot, Julie. Lydi**

[willweb]

Wonderfully expressed affection for another who brings light into our life and a smile to our face. Genuine friends are priceless. Really nicely done, this felt good to read.

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks so much. Lydi**

[Tom]

Yes indeed, time moves on but love keeps us young, both now & forever..
'
' you help me remember
that first sip of coffee on a chilly morning
a baby's giggle '

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Tom. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Great dance between intelligent thoughtful comparisons with fun flighty delivery! I never would've imagined anyone defining love this way, but it's so powerful (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Margie. Yea, my love poems are a bit "out there"....but then again so am I! LOL I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful poem Lydi! I especially like these lines (you are the book i want to read
again and again the margin filled with special notes) Bravo. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sharon. Have a nice weekend. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

A gorgeous poem that reminds me of a million
Dreams that pass in the night like Ships on the Ocean... and “That’s All Right”.
gently, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Pat. Lydia

[Patricia Wedel]

When Pandora’s box is emptied into the Ocean depths... we will discover Hope where Mermaids 🧜‍♀️ dream...

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Ah, this is a passionate write, Lydia. I really like the feeling this poem gives off, the imagery too.

"you are the book i want to read
again and again
the margin filled with special notes
your voice gently speaks the words
that previously did somersaults through my brain" - these lines took me. tyfs

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Cyprian. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. the Cafe' is stunting my comments so adding it this way if I can ... sent you a heart .. and my appreciation for the pic... i think the line is fantastic .. from face to eyes to waterfall and nature to concrete road and car .. a life's journey all interconnected seamlessly .. fits so well your poem Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Strange things happening on the WC site for sure. Glad you liked the artwork I chose to accompany my words. On life's journey we meet so many people....every single one adds something to our story. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

so true! .................