from the great beyond

artwork by ennya 7 of deviant art

like an echo fading in the night breeze

your memory comes and goes

it does that so often these days

makes me wonder, ya know....

are you reaching out telepathically 

from the great beyond?

i try to read the wordless text

of your message

i watch as creeping memories try to walk

but instead stumble and fall into the great abyss

tonight the clouds seem to form your face

silly, but i feel certain 

tomorrow morning even the tea kettle 

will scream your name

i miss you

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i don't drink tea, but i hear her name screamed in my memory so often...especially lately...i am missing her...and often wonder what she would be like today...if she had not passed those so many years ago.
what she might have done with a text message...or if she would have hated cell phones and texting like i do.
you conjure up strong memories with this one, Lydi.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

I can feel how much you miss her in your review...thank you for sharing and for understanding the write. Lydi**

[adichie]

i watch as creeping memories try to walk
but instead stumble and fall into the great abyss
tonight the clouds seem to form your face

silly, but i feel certain
tomorrow morning even the tea kettle
will scream your name
i miss you



Lydi, your imagery is wispy and yet palpable, and extremely clear!! Your words stir. My spouse is sitting downstairs in the same house, and yet I still have chills, and a strong sense of longing!!! Tell the truth... you are poet, and part conjuror!!! :):)

Deb :)

[Lydia Shutter]

I am a poet...sometimes. A conjurer? Not so sure about that! I am touched by your review. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is a brilliant palpable way to describe how it feels when we sense someone accompanying us from behind the veil. I've had a special angel for the past 5 years who acts exactly like this. He was my best friend for a time & I can almost feel him chuckling softly when I go thru the kinds of situations that we would've both laughed our butts off about later! You captured that magic perfectly (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

So glad you could relate to this, Margie. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Diana]

"tonight the clouds seem to form your face"- How beautiful, yet tragic at the same time. Pleasure to read, Lydia. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Diana, I appreciate the visit! Thank you. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi.... Your heart is aware of the moods of the clouds that persuade our memories to feel the warmth of yesterday like blossoms of rose petals floating in the night sky. Even the Whippoorwill is singing a
familiar tune Your poem is misty and sentimental. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for reviewing, Pat. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

the wordless text of your message rings so true to this bunny's ears... you captured the longing in motion of the minds movement soulfully and skillfully Lydia It makes my heart ache a to an all too familiar tune:)

[Lydia Shutter]

If we have loved, we will miss with all our heart and soul....t'is true. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Such depth of feeling in your lines Lydi**. I can tell how much she meant to you and how you miss her. Beautifully conveyed.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

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

[Neville]

a sad post if ever there was, perfectly poemed and unashamedly enjoyed .... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for your review, Neville. Lydi**