in april

photography courtesty of picevo.me

when i gazed at the calendar today

a postcard sent from the past arrived 

it's a date i remember

a date making me smile a salty smile

 

the postcard had your handwriting

meticulously crossed t's and dotted i's

i can almost smell your cologne as i remember

 

you were the cobblestone street i skipped down

the pool that was the perfect temperature

the wallpaper may be faded in this memory

but to me it is forever beautiful

 

and in april i still remember

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

WOW! WOW! And WOW! This is the perfectly crafted little memory nugget! I love it! The calendar-to-postcard transition is startlingly crafted & smoothly delivered. You have a literal goldmine of sparkling imagery in your head & you manage to pick out the perfect tiny collection to paint each uninhibited scene in your poems! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, this review has made my day, Margie! Thank you so very much. Lydi**

[Neville]

A right little cracker if ever there was, such memories are truly priceless...Bless ya Lydi**.......Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Neville. Lydi**

[CD Campbell]

Super wording lydi! I don't recall having any month/cologne memories, but there is this particular suntan lotion that whenever I smell it I get transported back in time to a wonderful spot in my life. So I completely understand where you're going. Great work as always! CD

[Lydia Shutter]

Certain dates bring back certain memories....including tastes, smells, and sounds. Thanks so much, CD. Lydi**

[sette]

the memories still linger. how i love your writing with its unique style and the way you put words into reality

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sette. Lydi**

[sette]

you are most welcome

[Ardra]

you were the cobblestone street ":)
Such a sweet poem Lydi.... and so beautiful....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ria. Lydi**