2- Anstey 
on Feb. 20 2008
3- Anne on Feb. 20 2008
Thanks, Tracey for reading this poem and commenting on it. The stanza you speak of is reflective of this woman's thoughts of her beauty at her older age. The ice and the lemon are totally metaphoric and the reader of course can glean what they want from it. It is not a "usual" metaphor, I agree. The concept of ice and lemon together- cold and tart-caressing in a glass of water is not all that different from two human beings, yes?
Anne
All my way, in my time, in my words, in myself.
4- Tracey on Feb. 20 2008
You've stretched my brain with that image, Anna, which I appreciate.
5- Moordykspot 
on Apr. 13 2008
How can you not like this thought provoking beautiful piece of work. Wonderful words from an emotional heart and the pleasure the words provide. Priceless
Ah thanks from afar
6- Anstey on Apr. 13 2008
7- Anne on May 5 2008
This poem is among one of the four or five that I will be reading in public on Tuesday evening in Colorado Springs. My first "appearance" locally. Its a great title for a reading; I thank you.
All my way, in my time, in my words, in myself.
8- Anstey on May 5 2008
9- Anne on May 5 2008
I think titles can be terribly hard to come up with for a poem. Often I find them hiding in the verse itself. When I changed the title of a poem from Spring Snow (which was cliche) to The Wedding Ring Quilt, it became an award winning poem. I wrestle quite often over titles-Ifinally have one for my poetry collection.
All my way, in my time, in my words, in myself.
1- Tracey
on Feb. 8 2008
This is a poignant piece that touched me in a soft and profound way. The title is wonderful, and I'm smitten with the first stanza. The last line is also superb.
I don't know why but I have mixed feelings about the goblet/water/lemon imagery; I need to reread this several times to figure that out and either realize I'm a total boob or come back with an idea that may or may not be useful to you.
Well done, Ann.