way back

the flowers you planted in my soul

still bloom

the way your eyes undressed me

still entices

i wonder if you know

the aroma of sunscreen still takes me back

way back

and when it does...i smile

Reviews

[Vol]

Lydia,
Isn't it funny how quick the trip when triggered by the smell, odor, aroma... takes us there at the speed of light so we can take a moment to linger, like we were, like the things were, like the music was, like the look in their eye... It is against all the laws of physics to go back in time, but the roads are so enticing...
Vol

[Lydia Shutter]

Vol, you totally understood my feelings in this one. Thank you so much! Lydi***

[Vol]

Lydia..
not hard, your writing was so smooth...
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

Endearing thoughts stimulated by the sense of smell. A short poem which carries much weight and creates warm imagery. Beautiful poetry dear Lydi*

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Chris. Have a wonderful weekend. Lydi**

[Arundass TP]

Nicely written poem. Enjoyed reading

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Tom]

Beautifully penned brevity that compliments the equally beautiful painting, brimming with moving, heartfelt imagery of love once eagerly implanted by two soulmates that even after many seasons gone by those flowers still bloom bright in the heart...

5 x star

[Lydia Shutter]

Such an understanding of romance. Thank you very much, Tom. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful dear Lydia. The small things can take us back to better days and places. I adored the complete poetry. Thank you, dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

John, how nice to see you on my page. Thank you very much! Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem shared dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Desert Knave]

I love this. I recall many a time when a single smell would take me back to a long ago place. Excellent writing. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jim. Lydi**

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Oh myyy!!! Beautiful! Such warm words and feeling this feelings are so special! Please remember that you are lucky to have this emotions and memories and keep them alive. Writing your love is a different type of being wealthy. I'm glad to read this so much!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Beren. Lydi*

[emmajoygreen]

Your words create true love from what could seem qquite ordinary but.. BUT, is anything but.

Few words, here Lydi but such sincere emotion. To share your memories and feelings makes me smile too. Many thanks, dear friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

You do not need to offer thanks, Emma....it is my pleasure when I have enough inspiration to write. Lately it is not often. Thank you for your kind review. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Smiling and waving across the miles, Lydi.

[Emunah June.]

The human mind is so, so fascinating. I have always thought so, I will always think so. And I find it absolutely beautiful that you were able to capture the moment of a scent triggering memory, because it happens just like this. I often get it with perfumes or food scents, but this is also true. It can bring flashes of memory to the forefront of the brain, and its almost like living the moment again. For better, or sadly, for worse.

You, however, make this feel like the beautiful journey it can be. Your words are light, soft, and airy, giving it a nostalgic feel and gives the reader the ability to float in that sort of dreamlike state you've so perfectly mimicked. There's a sort of playfulness hinted at throughout that almost makes the reader wonder what memory is connected to that scent of sunscreen, but honestly, you made the right move in not telling. All of this is executed perfectly, and I feel honored I got to read it. Thank you for the share!

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderful review, Emunah. Thank you so much. Yes, scents can hold many memories. Lydi**

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I'm living in the moments these days without much time for waxing nostalgic. That might be a good thing. But we do tend to hold onto the wonderful memories of yesterday. I think of my parents more often than anything. I like the romantic nuance of this.

[Lydia Shutter]

Living in the moment is just fine, but memories are precious to me. Thanks, Fabian. Lydi**

[Fabian G. Franklin]

The way I see it, we can live or remember living. But we can't do both at the same time.

[Ayesha Faiz]

Wow… this really is a lovely one isn't it.🌸 The way you wrote about memories... flowers, eyes, even sunscreen... it feels so real and alive. It made me smile too, like I could feel those moments with you. Thank you for sharing this cozy little poem with us. Loved it so much. Truly... because of the simplicity this poem holds.
Nicely done.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ayesha. I appreciate your review. Lydi***