Might Have

“Knowing” by Andrew Atroshenko

courtesy of  jwatsonfineart.com

 

 

 

In the wordless wilderness of life’s anonymity
beautiful downtown anywhere
my cigarette smoke
“might have” dangled on top of humid air
like fog in the neon night
while I searched for caffeine and comfort.
(Not necessarily in that order!)

Your luminous smile “might have” told me
the games were about to begin.
Yes, word play was inevitable
and  just perhaps
sensuality was in
our collective future

Music was my co-conspirator
It “might have” allowed you to hold me close
or me to hold you close
in all my delusory
weakness and wetness
and dance me through life’s promises
one by one 
all the while inscribing your desire
on every inch of my exposed flesh

A few catchy lines
and a tactical maneuver later
we “might have” been out of there
each with a breathless hungry need
off to our rendezvous with lust

There “might have” been
touches of fire

           the cacophonic sizzle
                  of new lips, legs, arms
                       mingling with moans

ah, the resonance of reverie
till the tea kettle rudely screams
boiling away another “might have” moment

Author's Note

Although I stopped smoking over 6 years ago, my muse insists on inserting smoking into some poems! :)

Reviews

[Jvl narasimharao]

did you really smoke? You are really a sensuous poet like Keats.Unlike mine you have the knack of projecting even lust in the best delicate form.In this poem there an array of beautiful images.Even your language is as beautiful as your images.Sensuality is the hall mark of a great poetess like you.As a mortal i can only wonder at your immortal poetry

[Lydia Shutter]

You flatter me! Yes, I was a smoker for over 35 years. I was not easy stopping. Although I know I will not pick them up again, often they find their way into my poetry. Your compliments are so sweet. thank you. Lydi**

[Dean]

sensuality is always in your future, I perceive. And I believe, despite the piling on of years, in mine!

[Lydia Shutter]

The years have a nice pile on this side of the screen as well, Dean! :) Thanks, Lydi**

[Great Aunt Astri]

'might have's', dreams, fantasies make good subjects for poems. I thought this one was really moving.
The screaming kettle often wakes me up from my day dreams!

[Lydia Shutter]

Damn that kettle! :) Thanks so much for your comments. Lydi**

[David Scott]

You show the reader the mind of an adventure seeker. We all are in search of something... It changes shape and becomes illusive at times, but for those willing to risk the mental reaching we can turn "might have" in to "once upon a time"...
I enjoyed this snap shot of time.

[Lydia Shutter]

Some "might haves" are better left in fantasy, but it is always fun to dream about them. Thank you so much, David. I appreciate your comments. Lydi**

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Your poem took me to my memory lane of "might have beens". Great poem, Lydia. As always. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for taking the time to read so many of my words. Lydi**

[OTownPete]

Wow oh wow, you daydream in titilating technicolor Lydi...this piece almost had me perspiring! I do so love the mind trips that you always take me on. Your friend in words, Pete

[Lydia Shutter]

I'll be your travel agent any day, Pete! :) Thanks for the wonderful comments. lydi**

[wordman]

well another beautiful sensual romantic poem but you know a red neck like my self may have
seen the husband coming home early and spoiled her plans lol Ron

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for reading my poetry, Ron.

[Pryde Foltz]

Wow. That one reads like Jazz. Very atmospheric and very sexy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Pryde. Lydi**

[HLDXyQ3uGx]

I love your "might have" musings! And the details or imagery were very well crafted. The flow of your thought was also smooth and excellent. I especially liked this part:
"Music was my co-conspirator
It “might have” allowed you to hold me close
or me to hold you close
in all my delusory
weakness and wetness
and dance me through life’s promises
all the while inscribing your desire
on every inch of my exposed flesh"

I felt my heart warming.

And the way you ended your poem was perfect! You're such an amazing writer, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

And you, Mindy, are an amazing commentator! Thank you so much! Lydi**

[HLDXyQ3uGx]

You are always welcome, Lydi! :)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

There's nothing wrong with that...its all in the details now...Lydia...another fascinating write here...and I liked how this ends with the words:

ah, the resonance of reverie
till the tea kettle rudely screams
boiling away another “might have” moment

[Lydia Shutter]

Glen, I appreciate your comments. Lydi**

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you're welcome...I saw a bit more then usual today...

[Rita L. Sev]

Lost in the "might haves" can be a wonderful feeling... but life will always interrupt memory, so here's to having the "do haves" in order! Well penned, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

There are plenty of "have to" moments in life. A few "might haves" interjected make everything sweeter! :) Thanks, Rita. Lydi**