and that's how it goes

a very ordinary poem for a very special friend's birthday. curt, you rock!

"early morning blues and greens" courtesy of rippingham art

artistic freedom walks

the lonely boulevard of insomnia

attached to my ankle like a ball and chain

 

thoughts float like apparitions

through the swinging doors of my psyche

linen stationery patiently waits

for ink of gold yet i am only able

to offer worthless tin

 

thing is

on the anniversary of your birth

you deserve only the finest

yet words in my mouth taste like water

when i search for the finest wine

 

so i take a handful of sun mixed with love

and splash it on the page

just to see what sticks

i dance around the room

to the beat of our friendship

a smile crawls onto my lips

 

so the thing is

this is your birthday poem

life is what it is

and i’m glad you’re in mine

and that’s how it goes!

 

Author's Note

on WC, we know my friend Curt as "redzone".

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful tribute to Curt, someone I've been missing for awhile now (hope he's doing OK). It's a coincidence that I'm reading this & noticing his b-day must be coming up again right soon! Maybe I'll go check out his page & see if I've missed anything new from him. I love the way your b-day poem feels so matter-of-fact, the way two old friends can be completely real together without pretense. After all, we never have the right words to say on such occasions! *sigh!* (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Curt and I have been friends for over 15 years now. I had the pleasure of meeting him about 10 years ago. He is a wonderful friend, a great guy, and a talented poet. He recently published a book of his poetry and has been busy with that. I am in touch with him always...he is doing well. Yes, his birthday is coming up next week. Thank you for this lovely review, Margie....of course we like the same people! :) Lydi**

[barleygirl]

Thanks for the update! I'm glad he's been busy with something interesting & productive! *smile*

[DIVYA]

so i take a handful of sun mixed with love
and splash it on the page
just to see what sticks

Love, care, joy, magic, inspiration,, I can think of so many things that wil stick, ones that make a friendship bond so special. A beaitiful poem, sppreciated so much...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Divya. I am fortunate to have a lot of good friends. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

You are most welcome, Lydi ♡

[Valentine]

Nothing quite like close and also far away friends, Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

Friends get us through life...always. Thanks, Kathie. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Beautiful Lydi, an exceptional ode to a wonderful, loving soul :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, he is that. thank you, Poppy. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, to find a friend in poetry would be like
fine wine, the bouquet of which would be charming.
Dancing on the edge of eternity... sharing rhymes and distant chimes. An endearing celebration of a friend in tune with the universe. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, I am sure you know Curt from the other poetry site and from this one. He is a very talented poet and I wanted him to know I value his friendship....as I do yours. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, I was at the Library today and I printed out several poems Curt has written on WC. He is an amazing poet indeed. We are fortunate to "touch shoulders" with
so many talented poets. It makes my autumn years extraordinary. Thanks for making my path grow lovely primrose flowers. Today was like a summer day. truly, Pat**

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, you have had some very warm weather up there....I hope it lasts and that springtime begins soon.

[Bala Gorthi]

Your poems are never ordinary Lydii. " i take a handful of sun mixed with love......to see what it sticks" Here, I find something that amazes the lovers of creativity.
Thank you for sharing this. Your sun, your poem and your friendship all shine in this poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Bala. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wish I could make you a cyberspace cake! There must be cake!!

Leave it to Lydi to voice what is in my heart. I do hope it was a most memorable day, and that you know how very much we care about you!

Many blessings to you, and Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

I knew you would feel as I do about Curt....and I thank you for this review. Lydi**

[Lorry]

What a beautiful birthday gift Lydi. Smooth as a really smooth, smooth thing, on national be more smooth than usual day :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Nemo! Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

That fourth stanza is stellar Lydi. I am sure that your friend will like this. I know I would enjoy someone of your calibre writing such a thing for me.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Curt is a poet on WC. He writes under the name of "redzone". We have known each other about 15 years. I appreciate your review. LydI**

[redzone]

life, it wouldn't be the same without you Lydi, your friendship is much appreciated and held close to my heart...

I do not believe I have ever read an "ordinary" poem written by you Lydi, and this one, well this one is especially "nice", yes I am biased since it is for me, but really, the poem is simply stated and yet deeply felt by anyone who reads it...

I love these words, "so i take a handful of sun mixed with love
and splash it on the page
just to see what sticks"... what "sticks" is an extraordinary friendship that allows me to dance and appreciate your "tin" (though I suspect you are an alchemist turning this tin into gold and fine wine)...

it's an amazing poem and you Lydi are an amazing friend... thank you for being in my life...

curt
ps... I almost forgot, the art work is wonderful, I am going to save it, thank you...

[Lydia Shutter]

Happy Birthday, Curt....you deserve it! May you have many more in good health...no, super health! Glad you liked your poem...and so glad we are friends. Lydi**