yes it's april

artwork courtesy of susanart.com

i watch as the waves boldly bubble

painting the sand with their foam

a child-like muse

motions for me to come closer

i recognize her smile

i've missed her giggle

we body surf

through vowels and consonants

holding hands

we dance along the shore line

feeling the ocean kiss our toes

then it's time to build

a sand castle in the sand

cotton candy clouds

smile down on us

while seagulls sing us a song

yes, it's april

i teeter on the cusp

of nearly 69 years

and smile

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and wonderful words shared dear Lydia.
"yes, it's april
i teeter on the cusp
of nearly 69 years
and smile"
I agree with the above lines. I am sixty-four and I dance with the grandchildren with Lake St. Clair. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a young one, John! :) Keep on dancing. It keeps you young. Thanks again, Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Gee]

And me on 60, although I am still the child you describe in your lovely poem, perhaps an early teen :)
Hope you are well

[Lydia Shutter]

Happy Birthday to you, Gee. We all need to keep the child alive! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Gee]

My pleasure, and many happy returns to you Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you!

[Desert Knave]

Hope your day is perfect.

[Lydia Shutter]

It was indeed and thank you again for remembering.

[Desert Knave]

What a gorgeous and joy-filled little write. Each time I revisit the ocean I see my little Muse there .... it just begs for me to do some writing. Yes, just a couple days to go for you. Happiest of happies. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Jim. The ocean has special powers! Lydi**

[DIVYA]

A very beautiful time in April and how meaningful every line...The moments feel so surreal in their feel. I loved this April poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Divya. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased that you are still smiling Lydi**. A birthday coming up for you:) Really like your poetic expression in these stanzas. I have always found April to be a kind month.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

April is always a fun month for me. Filled with memories and good times in the present. thank you, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome :)

[keith]

this offering straddles the line of sensory overload. such dramatic choice of visionary inspired comment.
it is good to see such from another so well learned.
i am calmed by your words.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such lovely compliments, Keith. Thank you. Glad to bring calm to you. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

A lovely and remarkable use of words. But what else do I expect from you Lydi?

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad I did not disappoint! :) thanks, Ken. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"we body surf/ through vowels and consonants"
Oh yes, what a couple lines those are.

it is good to get to smile at 69...and April is definitely not the cruelest month.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

No, it is not. Thanks for the review, Jacob. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

Yes, spring can bring out the youth in all of us. And if you've taken care of yourself, you can still enjoy it, even at "the cusp of nearly 69 years."

[Lydia Shutter]

I enjoy every day, John. There is always something to smile about! Thanks for the review. Lydi**