on the day

some life events are foretold
to those who truly see
the delicate flutter of a butterfly wing
or the magnificence of a blooming daffodil

happenings that will not turn to dust

when the seasons change
or when life’s reasons scatter like thieves

no concise aphorisms can entertain
as can the artistic implications of the imagination

their inebriating vibrance waves a magic wand
over the mundane of life

such a sparkling artifact

burrowed deeply into my heart

on the day i first saw you

Reviews

[ANTO]

I read recently that memories may well be 'stored', if you will, all over the body not just in the brain.
You're way ahead of science Lydia my wise and lovely friend. And waaayy more enoyable than those white papers. ;)
This is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this one with us.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ahead of science? What would my High School science teacher think of that? :) Thanks so much, Anto. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi... when live's reasons scatter
like thieves... the delicate flutter of
a butterfly wing... such a sparkling artifact
on the day I first saw you... Poetry
becomes you. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a sweetheart, Pat. Thank you . Lydi**

[redzone]

Nothing "mundane" about your poem Lydi and I do believe your pen is THE "magic wand" of poetry... and your romantic heart is its inspiration... even that butterfly (whispering in my ear) says "nice" poem Lydi... very daffodils "nice"

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Curt....you are a gem! Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

imprinted forever, those moments, those feelings that are as fleeting as a butterfly's life.

but yes, this butterfly is preserved...pinned to a life by the words of a poet. and poets can make magic of those mundane moments of life....what might seem unpoetic, is more poetic than we think.

magnificence can be in the smallest things...thank god those who write can capture and preserve those wonderful small things.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review, Jacob. Thank you. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The title evoked memories of the Carpenters song 'Close to You' which has the words 'On the day that you were born the angels got together.....' And indeed this is 'Lydi love' expressed in an eloquent poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Way back when all my friends were getting married...for the first time....they all used that song for their first dance. I remember it well. Thanks for the review, John. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

This reads like nothing I've ever read from you before, Lydi...what an extraordinary piece!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Kelly. Lydi**

[Linda alexander]

happenings that will not turn to dust
when the seasons change
true romance won't fade over when life take it's own turns, great message and delivery, loved the poem

[Lydia Shutter]

A true love lasts through adversity and always smells sweet. Thank you, Linda. Lydi**

[Linda alexander]

You welcome, take care

[h d e rushin]

oh Lydia......! You're such the romantic. But what is so comforting to me, is that you never, ever
cease to be... beautifully written.

dana

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right, Dana......I will always be a romantic. It is at the core of who I am! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[~]

The beauty of your verses is here in front of my eyes again. I absolutely love how you bring nature, and human nature together.
Gorgeous as always!!! :D

[Lydia Shutter]

Moon, you started off my day wonderfully. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Jamestown]

Well written and delivered!
Wise words and also sweet sentiment:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, James. Have a pleasant evening. Lydi**