frozen latte musing

here i sit

soaking up sunlight

watching it scattering glitter on the lapis ocean

i ponder...

is it even possible

to cling to little girl dreams

while making big girl decisions?

my heart is still filled with hopeful expectation

but my mind is replete with too much reality

disjointed thoughts pirouette

in the warm sand

till the cup that has appeared in my hand 

grabs my attention

the bendable straw does a cosmic dance

through the whipped cream

then dives into my frozen latte

        a bit of ambrosia

               ahhhh…the sensation

finally freezing out all the ugliness

of the world i find myself in

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

A somehow thoughtful visual - a place to be.. watching ;my' choice of place to be. Reminds me of 'I must go down to the sea.. Something special on the shore of a vast watery world, sun shining silver on the waves, none of the black and grey of the never noisy, troubled world. The sea breeze is the best cleanser in the world, add that sip of frozen latte and inside and out: gentle is, gentle be' gently reaches into the very core of you.

' here i sit
soaking up sunlight
watching it scattering glitter on the lapis ocean

i ponder...
is it even possible
to cling to little girl dreams
while making big girl decisions?

Little girl, big girl..life is real by water..

[Lydia Shutter]

The Atlantic is only a few miles from where I live and I just love to sit and drink in the sea air, the sand, the sea breeze. No surprise that you are peaceful there as well. Thanks so much, Emma! Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

We often think and feel alike, Lydi, in spite of a vast ocean between us.:)

[Lydia Shutter]

And that, Emma, is a good thing!

[Ken Simm.]

This is a sweet write using a wonderful metaphor to illustrate so much. So many lines I like even if they are about girls and drinking latte. Which I don't do but can understand albeit vaguely.

[Lydia Shutter]

Poetry can be relatable to anyone. Each reader brings her or his own slant. I always appreciate your words, Ken. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

No, it was girls and drinking latte that I only understand vaguely.

[Chris Shaw]

Lydi**, a whipped cream frozen latte will never be the same after reading your lines. I have just had whipped cream on a hot chocolate and can confirm that it is comforting to know that something that simple can help heal a low mood. A lovely read and your posted artwork never fails to please. Thank you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, hot chocolate just HAS to have whipped cream on top of it. I so appreciate your review and the fact you always notice the artwork. Lydi**

[willweb]

There is a quiet innocence and comforting serenity to your poem today, though the undertow feels a bit low to me. I love the question of clinging to little girl dreams while making big girl decisions. The ending was deeply touching but understood. Overall, your poetry was the fresh air and sunshine that was needed this dreary winter day down here.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am so fortunate to live in South Florida where the beach is always a good place to be. Thank you, Will. I hope your day has some sunshine in it. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Day dreaming, frozen Latte, tasty sensation, beach view, lovely poem, gorgeous painting.
Wow!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami. You are so observant. Glad you liked the art. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right. Must see beauty. You are welcome, even on Groundhog day.