long ago

long ago

you were the hope that kept me believing

like the last ripple of a mighty wave

the buoyant "just maybe"

and the spark that kept my flame alive

maybe it's strange

but on this november day

the warm sand reminded me

and when a white-foamed wave kissed my toes

i smiled....pretending it was you

Reviews

[emmajoy]

What a gently passionate setting you've contrived, Lydi, tis absolutely sighhhhh-worthy. Not surprisingly, it seems to be a delightful and infinite memory for you. Would you believe I crinkled my toes when i read your penultimate line! There can sometimes be such a special and precious feel about 'just maybe'.

[Lydia Shutter]

I do believe it, Emma...you truly allow yourself to wander between the lines! Thank you so much for your sweet review, Emma. I appreciate it. There is always a "just maybe" in life...remember that. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

I try to remember, but sometimes, Lydi, my memory lets me down! Just read your poem again, tis lovely.

[Miss Sharon]

(and when a white-foamed wave kissed my toes i smiled....pretending it was you) Such a beautiful closure to a wonderful write my dear! I love this. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind, Sharon. Thanks very much. Lydi**

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful just loved this lydi
So many memories and feelings can be brought vividly back at oceans edge great work

[Lydia Shutter]

The shoreline has always been inspiring to me. Thanks, Julie. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Once again Lydi, then and now merge in your words as memory travels back to what was, while a new memory is added to the old by those tickled toes. I wonder if they will now become part of the memory the next time you think of that person.
A beautiful scene, painted in words.

[Lydia Shutter]

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

[Lorry]

you are most welcome :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is one of your best...love the last two lines...the personification...and being the "just maybe"

when we are that for others it could be nice...but then if we become the "guess not's" maybe not so much.

this one just rolls off the tongue beautifully.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Jacob. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Lydia. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to the proper ending. Memory of things lost can return to us. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my dear friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Memories sustain us when there is nothing else. There is melancholy as well as love in your lines Lydi**. Beautifully conveyed.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

It is within the recess of a memory that they remain as they were before they left us. I believe this was written for your Dad, and I know the depths from which you drew upon to write it. October, November and December are a triple whammy for me in the melancholy department. Perhaps that goes for many here as well who can relate to such a loss in their lives, and the day to day significance of it that we continue to feel, and that continues to surge through us time and again. The poignancy of this has a heart all its own. Thank you for touching mine!

[Lydia Shutter]

Kelly, you are such a sweetheart! You know me so well. November starts a whirlwind of emotion for me and I think for many people because of the holidays. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You touched me too, my friend.

[Mark]

Just maybe. Hope. Sometimes all you need is a dash, and everything is great. Not a lot. Just a pinch. And all is well, and almost anything can be endured. Nicely written.

Mark

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Mark. Lydi**

[m.s.early]

Delicate and fragile. Just like real love.

A real pleasure reading.

Blessings

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review. Thank you. Lydi**

[Neville]

Superlicious Lydi**....what could be better on such a grey November day than to savour again such delightful recollections...... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

"Superlicious"....great word! Thanks a lot, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

you are most welcome Lydi** and true.. N