Do They Dare?

A poem I wrote in 2006....by special request! :)

The melody
of mysterious loneliness
resides in self imposed solitude
till a brave dreamer
comes to call.

Shadows interlace
creating a sensual facade
of fantasies vibrating
as they patiently wait
to break through
reality’s boundaries.
But do they dare?

The labyrinth of desire
taunts the maze of logic
as it seesaws over
the undulating abyss.
Passion struggles valiantly
to make it through
but truly there is no need - -
for, indeed, concupiscence
already lives there.

Reviews

[Trace]

I don't know if you know this, but I think I am your biggest fan..... I, of simple mind just stand in awe of your talent and ability to take common words and make them special, and often unused words become magical, and it makes your poetry stand above mere lines on a page. You make me want to be a better writer. Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Trace, you flatter me so. I am honored...really. Thank you so much....your writing is wonderful too. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

boy do i ever love this one Lydi ...so sensually titillating ... so many words and phrases to mention "i like them" ... and there they stand ... two metaphors of reality ... should i? should i not .. each with a different source of decision making ... an abyss indeed it is .. and how i do recall my terrifying youth ... oh how i want and need ...hormones raging ........ ohhhhhhhhh my goodness ...... the abyss! and your closing gives me such a chuckle ... the fears subside ... the mind can step aside ... really enjoy your talents Lydi .. natural sense of rhythm, wonderful use of language, story telling and character development on a rather different level ... do they dare indeed :)))))
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, I just adore your reviews...and you! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia ... even now in 2018 passion arrives on the horizon of Snow topped chocolate sundaes with a cherry 🍒 on the lips of concupiscense. Your poetry is tumeless.
truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Your poetry is Timeless...

[Lydia Shutter]

:) I knew what you meant, Pat! Thank you so much. I always appreciate your visits to my words. Lydi**

[Neville]

There's desire, then there's desire, and then there's concupiscence, and if ya pronounce it correctly, I might just let ya tickle my fancy..... I feel as tho a disclaimer needs to be inserted somewhere.. Glad I found this today Lydi** before the feeling wore off... that should teach to go to a family wedding and deprive me of me Friday fix....................... :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Laughing here.....Neville, the wedding was magical and if this is the price I have to pay, I gladly do so! :) thanks for digging into the archives. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[Neville]

Lydi**you wont believe how relieved I am, for a nano second, I thought I Might have over stepped the mark.... I'm laughing now.. hysterically N x

[Valentine]

Loneliness comes in all shapes and forms. The worst could be self imposed. Have to get outside of ourselves. Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed. Thanks, Kathie. Lydi**

[NeiL ArandA]

Yes Trace you are right ... Your writing style has some similarities with Eva Rosehill. But similarities is not a word here otherwise I will be committing a grievous sin all in the name of poetry . For I could not compare apples to oranges . This one Ms Lydia is a very tasty red delicious crispy freshly pick apple from the tree . If you give me the permission, why pick one if I could pick two ?

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure what you mean....Eva Rosehill wrote something similar? This poem is from 2006......an oldie of mine. I decided to give a lot of my older work "face time" when I started posting here again this year. thanks for the review, though. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[NeiL ArandA]

Sorry Ms Lydia i meant writing style ... please pardon my oversight and inexperience ...

[Lydia Shutter]

Quite all right.

[melissa]

Amazing piece i loved it !!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much! Lydi**

[German Riveros]

As usual, excellent poetry excelling itself!

[Lydia Shutter]

German, what a nice surprise to have a comment from you! Thank you! Lydi**

[Nkosana B Masuku]

this is beyond ordinary.great talent displayed.keep it up.

[Lydia Shutter]

I truly appreciate your comments. Thank you. Lydi*

[Nermeen]

so amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing :D
i admire it !!!!!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much!

[Nermeen]

your moooooost welcome !

[Nermeen]

your moooooost welcome !