for just that one moment

nothing like an early morning walk on the beach

photo copyright: Amyn Nasser - All Rights Reserved

the sky this morning

was burgundy wine

seagulls debated

over who would catch the plumpest fish

the world was my coffee mug

and the java was spiced with sea air  

a wanton page of newsprint 

wrapped itself around 

an unsuspecting palm trunk

there were no blanks

in the conversation i had with me

gathering a cache of inspiration for later use

i smiled

because for just that one moment

all was right with my world

Reviews

[Sarai Lee]

This is lovely. Short and sweet, with wonderful images. I love the line "the world was my coffee mug". It conjures up those rich warm moments of being perfectly content and happy with everything around you. The perfect day. The perfect morning. I really enjoy how you create that warmth. I also love "there were no blanks...in the conversation I had with me..." that is a lovely way to put being along with your thoughts, and at peace with your own companionship. I really enjoyed this from beginning to end! Well done!

[Lydia Shutter]

Your in depth review really made my morning special, Sara. Thank you very much! Lydi**

[Sarai Lee]

I'm glad I could help brighten your morning! I hope you have a great day! ~Sarah

[Angi]

I wish I lived near the water, Lydi. This felt like a communion with yourself. I like how the palm trunk dealt with the newsprint instead of you. Taking a really deep breath like this is so cleansing. Lovely. Angi~

[Lydia Shutter]

Walking along the shoreline before the rest of the world wakes up has always been my serenity. It's one of the perks of living in South Florida. Thank you so much for your review, Angi. lydi**

[Diana]

Beautiful and calming. Thank you for the break of serenity.

[Diana]

I meant to say breath, but I suppose both work.

[Lydia Shutter]

Break or breath....work equally as well. I thank you very much for your review, Diana. Lydi**

[David Scott]

I like the format. No punctuation or capitals... Just words. Well, more than words, because it conveys the thought intact and the satisfaction few ever find even for a moment in this life. Think how incredible it is to feel this and understand you can live this moment over and over. We can choose to live these perfections.
Inspirational Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

For me, walking along the shoreline before most of the world has woken up brings perfect moments...and, yes, I do relive them when stress overtakes me. Thanks for the review, David. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Lydi, I am smiling. More than you can imagine right now. Beautiful

[Lydia Shutter]

Keep smiling, Jack.....and please open your account again. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Jack...]

It's open Lydi. I just had some things I had to take care of and didn't need to be distracted.

[Lydia Shutter]

So I noticed....it was earlier today when it was closed. I understand. Too much poetry can be overwhelming!

[Jack...]

Yep, I needed a versectomy...thankfully it was reversible. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL hysterical laughing here.

[Ruth]

Lydi, if you knew how much I needed to read something as beautiful as this right now, you would smile :) This is a most serene poem and goodness, it won my heart my talented friend x

[Lydia Shutter]

I'm so pleased it is just what you needed to read, Poppy! thank you for telling me so. I appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful evening....filled with serenity. Lydi**

[Ruth]

And you hon, my pleasure x

[Pryde Foltz]

Take me with you.

the java was spiced with sea air

Love this line

[Lydia Shutter]

If you lived here, it would be my pleasure! Thanks, Pryde. lydi**

[Sanober]

"gathering a cache of inspiration for later use
i smiled because for just that one moment
all was right with my world"
Your poem felt just as invigorating and calming as an early morning walk on the beach, my friend.There is nothing better than walking back home with inspiration in the heart. Knowing that no matter what may go wrong later in the day, you will have a poem to write...and its just enough for us poets. Lots of breathtaking lines in this one, Lydi. Loved it.

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, Sanober....a walk on the beach can change a day for the better. Thank you very much for your review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and words were amazing. My favorite place is the beach. I miss the long quiet walks in the private time of a early morning. The good description took me to good places and thoughts. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

So pleased you could identify. To me, the beach is a very special place. Thank you for your review, Coyote. lydi**

[J. Kell]

Such a beautiful picture you have made with your words. I felt like I was right there at the ocean. Nothing better morning coffee and the beach :).

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very muhc, Justink. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"i wish that for just one time, i could stand inside your shoes, and just for that one moment, i could be you" (dylan)

kind of reminded me of that...i really love two lines here most..."the world was my coffee mug"

and "no blanks in the conversation i had with me"


this is a perfect moment penned.

[Lydia Shutter]

Positively 4th Street....a great song. If all the world could feel as I did walking along the shoreline, there would be peace....really. Thank you for your review, Jacob. Lydi**