the street

just thinking about my cousin today...i miss you ronny

photo courtesy of www.walls360.com

it’s a nameless street
looks very much like others i’ve traveled
flowers bordering it may have names
but i never learned them
                  because you knew them
                          and could recite them easily
a street that has lasted
through named hurricanes
and being pummeled
by anonymous hailstones
a street that tempts me
with imagery waiting to be written
because it is the street
that always brings me back
to the memory of you

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... I am reminded of the song
from My Fair Lady, entitled "On the street
where you live". My cousin David and his
sister Linda and I shared our childhood.
Now, they are both laid to rest in the
poetic cornfields where we played
and dreamed of our future families.
Your poem has crossed my heart in
familiar ways. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you could identify, my friend. My cousin and I were so close. I miss him very much...more some days than others. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Stella Armour]

i have a street too that i don't visit anymore because i am afraid it will have changed from my memory of it, but i am often there in my quiet moments.A lovely theme with lots to think about for the imagery Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Stella. Enjoy the day. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

An unspecial place made special by a precious someone; the two are intertwined beautifully by your fine writing, Lydi. There's a soft nostalgia in this, a sigh of words. '.. a street that tempts me ~ with imagery waiting ..'

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Emma. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

So relatable, this piece... I think we have all been here before, on this nameless street in "anytown, USA", or the world, for that matter, and whether it is a sight, sound, scent, taste, whatever, we are suddenly drawn back into a memory. Beautifully written and filled with tangible emotion!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sarah. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Places and things can bring back special memories, and your cousin was a very special person in your life, Lydi. You relied on him for remembering flower names and for many other things, too, I'm certain. He was a friend in bad times and in good and will forever be an important part of you. This poignantly beautiful poem will live on forever as a testament to your love for him.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much for your review and your compassion. Lydi**

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Nice tribute to your cousin relating it with the place (street).
Truly there are things, places, or even words which remind us of important people in our lives.

Well done, Lyd.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, my friend. Lydi**

[Diana]

This is lovely, Lydi. Yes, there is always "that place" or "that song" that brings us back to the memory of a loved one.

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely right. Thanks, Diana. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

It's the season for remembering our past loved ones... This is a melancholy and touching piece, Lydi. You how us this street, and your affection for your cousin, very clearly.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Rita. Yes, t'is the season. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

aw lydi...beautiful tribute...and breathless imagery...you had me right on that street...just looking both ways..and remembering one of my best friends whom i lost years ago.

jacob

[Lydia Shutter]

They come back to us when we lease expect it.....and it is a nice feeling really. Thank you, Jacob. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

The places that harbour our memories are sacred. Lovely write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely, Pryde.....precious memories. Thank you so much for reviewing my words. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

This is very touching Lydi. We remember people in the most remarkable and ordinary ways. It's a lovely poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Blue.....I like your new icon. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

Thanks lydi.