memories

posted for tate's parent/grandparent challenge

 

 

 

 

painting courtesy of etsystatic.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pockets of night acquiesce to snippets of day
shower water attacks ringlets of hair
while memories stick to my brain
like wet sand to feet
emotional scars scream out
their cries garbled by water
senses and memory honed
i hear your breathing touch your cheek
smell your perfume
the rondo of your sonata body surfs past my ears
it’s true
my soul is forever soaked
with mommy memories

Author's Note

I was the caretaker for my mom for many years. Memories of our times, happy and sad, are with me every day.

Reviews

[Distantview123]

A dear friend of mine has just lost her mother to Alzheimer's, after years of caring for her at home, so I can relate to this. Powerful and eloquent, and full of inventive imagery. I am familiar with some your work, Lydia, from another poetry site. Hope you are well. ~ Robert Haigh.

[Lydia Shutter]

Robert, I am thrilled to see you on this poetry site! Thank you so much for finding me and reading my words. Your comments mean a lot to me. Lydi**

[Distantview123]

I have just re-joined this site, after years away from it. I hope to stay here and post more of my poems. I also post at Writer's-Network. ~ Robert.

[NA]

so beautifully touching Lydi...wonderful write :) x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Raven. Have a great weekend. Lydi**

[Dean]

I love the metaphor in this piece, an appropriate tribute to the lady. And the preantepenultimate line gives it the dancing in air quality that I am sure you were aiming for.
-Dean

[Lydia Shutter]

Dean, I am honored your read a poem of mine and commented. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

The painting , the poem and the imagery even the touching words are all great . Thank you for sharing your wonderful poems with us...:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Sami, I so appreciate your wonderful comments. The painting was chosen because my family is from Holland...hence the tulips. They always meant a lot to my parents. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I love it or them...You are welcome...:)

[wordman]

loved your write and know how you feel on this

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for understanding and commenting, Ron. Lydi**