another april

against the azure blue of the april sky

i thought i saw you

it must have been you

still alive in my memories

frozen in time

hell, we are practically the same age now

diamonds still dance in your green eyes

though my sapphire eyes are a bit teary

just remembering

marzipan cakes

candles willing wishes to come true

dutch birthday songs

sung off key, but ever filled with love

yes, there was always love

oh, and old spice  

        (or was it aqua velva?)

so i lift my glass of water 

        (yup, it is still stained with red lipstick)

after all, i am the last one standing

i swallow the lump in my throat

wishing us all…the april babies...

the courage to smile through another year

Author's Note

This graphic is not my family...but we always sat watching TV together. Almost everyone in my family had birthdays in April.

Reviews

[Tom]

April blues here, spring season it maybe but tinged with poignant memories of many April months alas now lost to the past even so, heads up, i'm still here and shall never forget you all my dear family and friends..

" wishing us all…the april babies...
the courage to smile through another year "

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Tom. Everyone in my family had April birthdays. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

A month full of birthday dates and a poem full of grand wishes and memories.
Last one standing to hold the reigns and keep the treasures.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Sami....the treasures are the memories! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! You are welcome.

[Jerry Ables]

Very good and emotional words, Lydi. I enjoyed the read very much. His richest blessings to you and yours! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Once again, thank you so much.

[Jerry Ables]

You're very welcome! :)

[Ken Simm.]

All mine were in December causing Mother to say. "You are only having one present for birthday and Christmas, I'm not made of money you know". And she wasn't and we did.
Excellently relateable poem even so.

[Lydia Shutter]

Things were quite different back then, weren't they? Thanks for the review, Ken. Lydi***

[willweb]

Happy belated Birthday wishes Lydi. Sorry I missed this one in the month of April, but, better late than never...maybe? Though it doesn't really matter what month, I am always a fan of your poetry.

[Lydia Shutter]

Poetry does not expire, Will. I am always grateful for your reviews. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Needless to say I forgot your birthday but, big BUT - to compensate will fly over on my broomstick and bring you a bouquet of sweet smelling apologies, dear Lydi . Apart from that, your poem is embroidered with wonderful memories and times always precious. Many thanks for sharing - as ever always.

[Lydia Shutter]

My sweet friend, there are no apologies necessary. I would rather skip past my birthday and start the next trip round the sun! April holds so many memories for me. Thank you for your review. Lydi****

[emmajoygreen]

I know that feeling... will come with you! Hug.

[emmajoygreen]

Passing by, leaving a fond hello, dear Lydi!

[mou]

Those tranquil moments with family... They have no competitors. It is a beautiful write! Belated happy birthday, dear poet...
- mou

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much not only for the review, but for the birthday wishes. Lydi**

[mou]

You're welcome :)

[Desert Knave]

A slightly belated happiest of birthdays. Very nice write. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jim....I think you are an April baby too, aren't you? Happy Birthday to you as well. Lydi***

[Desert Knave]

No, I am a Virgo :D

[Lydia Shutter]

So much for my memory!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I just love this...like Leave it to Beaver...the real family thing.
We used to watch Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea---
My dad wore nothing but Old Spice...he could have been a spokesperson for them.
Happy April Birthday Lydi...two days away...
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jacob. Glad you could identify. It was a family thing.....and it was lovely. Lydi***

[John the Baptist]

The last one standing. Both gratitude and bereavement linger in those words. It appears the others are all gone now, but this is the way of all flesh. It sounds to me as though you have been most fortunate.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed! Thank you, John. Lydi**