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**

[Einstein Noodle]

aww i love this Lydi .. would have such a love in my life anytime ;) great job with the title and closing line to tie it all up .. precious thoughts .. the imaging so emotive without flowery expression .. in this little scene inside your speakers mind .. an honest gift of loving .. i really enjoyed the visit my friend! so real and so beautiful!

[Lydia Shutter]

Yea, I am a flowery sort! :) Thank you so much for the lovely review, E. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Love the title, and really enamored with the metaphor of the last verse.
This is a quality piece of writing, Lydi.
and it is "all right" with this reader.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate your review, Jacob. thank you. Lydi**