Isn't dust a pain? Sometimes I feel like we just shuffle it from one place to the next, over and over again.
I heard once that dust is mostly dead skin, which is really icky that we don't make more of a big deal about us all having body dandruff!
But anyhoo, it us good to untie a striking of memories and remember those special moments we shared, knowing that if anyone catches you smiling in passing they will know not what brought that smile but may just ponder it enough to begin to ponder smiles of their own!
I consider those smiles as DVD extras of my life! 😃
As always Lydi, beautifully captured.
Lorry, you would be a great extraneous speaker. Your stream of consciousness reviews tickle me. Th.. read moreLorry, you would be a great extraneous speaker. Your stream of consciousness reviews tickle me. Thank you so much. Lydi**
Hi Lydia
true love is always there whether in person or in memory...and you showed us both...first what it was like when you had you loved one near....then it was all recollections of what had been and what it it like now...you used stunning images to show us everything....."hugs pointed in the right direction"...."when I have dried tears"... well done!
Warmly, B
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1 Week Ago
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Betty. You made my day! Lydi**
Memories for me are extra people who hang around to prompt thought, letting a grieving darling to know that there is something deep, deep aside the heart that goes on and on for as long as one's own life rolls on Memories, unlike pictures, oddment, etc.. are always there, tucked in a comfy place. Can be recalled if wanted or just smiled at when they arise. They are a forever Linus blanket.. and oh so welcome. Fine words kindly laid, dear lady.. Those flowers are beautifu as are your words.
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2 Weeks Ago
A Linus blanket....what a great analogy! Emma, you always understand my words. Thank you so much. .. read moreA Linus blanket....what a great analogy! Emma, you always understand my words. Thank you so much. Lydi**
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Seems wrong to say my pleasure, but we've always understood each other! Hope you are wishing the Sp.. read moreSeems wrong to say my pleasure, but we've always understood each other! Hope you are wishing the Spring to happen soon. How's your weather, manageable? Take care of yourself, please very much. Hug..
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The weather is in the 50's at night and in the 70's during the day now. This is perfect weather. N.. read moreThe weather is in the 50's at night and in the 70's during the day now. This is perfect weather. No AC or Heat needed.
Oh Lydi, that is so cruel!!! :) Touched just over zero yesterday morning, hightest for Thursday was .. read moreOh Lydi, that is so cruel!!! :) Touched just over zero yesterday morning, hightest for Thursday was
9 degrees! I don't need to check how cold it is..the tip of my nose tells me! Silly me, laughing!
2 Weeks Ago
Cold nose, warm heart? LOL The weather is one of the reasons I love living in South Florida. Sorr.. read moreCold nose, warm heart? LOL The weather is one of the reasons I love living in South Florida. Sorry you are freezing! Drink some hot cocoa!
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I think my veins are the colour of hot choc! Could emigrate to a warm climate and laugh hystericall.. read moreI think my veins are the colour of hot choc! Could emigrate to a warm climate and laugh hysterically every time when the sun appaears!
A smile has a way of cementing a memory. It's what we are left with, a lasting impression that refuses to leave us. The images I have alone, are too many to mention, but they come to the surface, fresh and new, like a string untied...like the words so poetically penned here, by you!
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3 Weeks Ago
Kelly, thank you so much for the lovely review. That lasting impression stays to comfort us...I bel.. read moreKelly, thank you so much for the lovely review. That lasting impression stays to comfort us...I believe that. Lydi**
'your smile lingers'
Lydia Shutter,
your above poem is a good place for me to find that understanding of 'the multi colored paths we once shared.' This piece you wrote is a way for a reader to analyze their own memories of the people which have now gone on ahead. It is really sobering cuz this place is so temporary. When a person is younger the future just seems to go on forever. Our family lost our papa. Mama is crying. So are we. Loved your beautiful memorial to precious love.
Blessings,
Kathy
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Kathy, I am so sorry you lost your Dad. How well I remember my mother's tears when that happened to.. read moreKathy, I am so sorry you lost your Dad. How well I remember my mother's tears when that happened to our family. My heart goes out to you. The fact you took the time to review my poetry in your time of mourning means so much. Sending you the strength to help your mom get through this and the hugs you need to help yourself through it. Lydi***
How beautiful Lydia, you portray a lovely painting of a table with flowers blooming not knowing that then painting will fade with time; but memories do not fade of those we have loved.
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Indeed, we hold them in our hearts forever. Thank you Stella. Lydi**
so much i relate to in your poem, Lydi. special people, the special things they did that blessed us .. i particularly appreciate
"sometimes i untie a string of your memories
to make you spend the day with me" .. mighty fine poetry says i!
E.
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When we get to our golden years, we realize how much those special people did for us and the sacrifi.. read moreWhen we get to our golden years, we realize how much those special people did for us and the sacrifices they made. Precious memories. Thanks so much for the review, E. Lydi**
I love the ending, with the lingering smile, as it makes me think of my Grandmother, who I have been missing a lot lately. Excellent work (as always). ~Jim
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1 Month Ago
How lovely you have sweet memories of your grandmother! Thank you so much for the review, Jim. Hop.. read moreHow lovely you have sweet memories of your grandmother! Thank you so much for the review, Jim. Hope you are doing well. Lydi**
Isn't dust a pain? Sometimes I feel like we just shuffle it from one place to the next, over and over again.
I heard once that dust is mostly dead skin, which is really icky that we don't make more of a big deal about us all having body dandruff!
But anyhoo, it us good to untie a striking of memories and remember those special moments we shared, knowing that if anyone catches you smiling in passing they will know not what brought that smile but may just ponder it enough to begin to ponder smiles of their own!
I consider those smiles as DVD extras of my life! 😃
As always Lydi, beautifully captured.
Lorry, you would be a great extraneous speaker. Your stream of consciousness reviews tickle me. Th.. read moreLorry, you would be a great extraneous speaker. Your stream of consciousness reviews tickle me. Thank you so much. Lydi**