a magic

artwork by sergey lutsenko

summer had shaken fists full of salt air at us

since school let out

every night the sun sort of slid under the horizon 

like an egg sliding off a plate

except there was no mess

there was only our own brand of perfection

spiced with a bit of confusion

and let's face it

there was a splendiferous harmony to it

or so it seemed

maybe it was all a pyramid scheme of emotion

yet after more sunrises and sunsets

than i can even count

there's still something there

something that isn't a remnant of anything really

just something pretty damn close to perfection 

and totally new

yes, a magic that lives in the summer sun

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really like the "egg sliding off a plate" idea...back then we did have our own brand of perfection and lots of confusion...
as we age the sunsets take on different meanings...more meaning...and we realize the perfection that for so long we never did notice.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, plenty of confusion. Thanks so much for the review, Jacob. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Perhaps its the clarity or sunfilled reflection of light that makes youth see and store such wonderful memories. And of course, life and how it hits sight, mind and heart is so new, so glorious when young. The opposite of seeing and feeling snow for the first time, perhaps!

Your phrasing is always so picturesque - metaphorical if you prefer, it's like being given a slice of cake with the thickest icing - delicious. Or being reminded time and time eternal that beauty is there to be noted, remembered and more - to bring joy season after season. You've expressed that so beautifully. Thank you, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Emma, there is beauty all around us. Too many have tunnel vision. Thank you so much for the lovely review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Your chosen artwork always selected with such care Lydi** and done so to complement your writing. I appreciate that. When I reflect on my teenage years, perfection doesn't come to mind. Confusion does. The days which were almost perfect came a decade or so later. I think it is lovely that you can reflect on those times and do so with a sense of satisfaction and contentment. The summer sun can do that for you. Yes, it can be magical. Lovely poem dear Lydi**.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I've lived in South Florida since the age of 16 and the summer sun holds a special magic for me. I guess it always will though now I know how dangerous it can be. Thank you for the lovely review and for noticing the artwork. Lydi**

[Neville]

yes indeed, tis a kind of magic.... simply magic & pretty damn close to perfection it is too.. splendiferously well writ Lydi** and ya certainly could not have chosen a better picture to accompany this little work of art.... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the review and for noticing the artwork I chose to accompany my words, Neville. I appreciate it. Lydi**