for today and for always

artwork by Konstatin Razumov

from the moment
the burning tongue of dawn
licks the sky
        i hunger for your touch
when red arrows of dusk
pierce through clouds
      i crave your kiss
the musky breeze whispers
to enflamed palm fronds
an inferno is sparked
     and so the yearning continues
naughty stars of night
incite passion
my soliloquy is never - changing
mon amour, pour aujourd'hui et pour toujours

Author's Note

mon amour, pour aujourd'hui et pour toujours = my love for today and for always

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Beautiful picture followed by passionate and wonderful poetry - the whole ended with the most glorious French phrase!

'i hunger for your touch
when red arrows of dusk
pierce through '

Those words epitomize love in its deepest, most faithful and sincere way. Glorious writing!

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, even when I have not had the time to write or review, you make my day reviewing a poem I wrote so long ago. Thankyou, sweet friend of mine. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Hellooooo - many thanks for making time to say hellooooo! I know how life hits the relax and switch off time, Lydi. Is always and always has been great to catch up whenever possible. Yes.
Be kind to yourself, rest when you can, yes?! Hug

[Tam Warink]

Ah, Lydia... in such moments, such memories, this longing and desire that binds us together as poet and reader does not go unnoticed by those beyond the shroud nor those who are or perhaps would be near us on this side. Some things endure but only those that are meant to be so; and of that we should rejoice and have no concern for the rest. Sorry, I "drifted" a bit. Thank you for sharing. It was lovely.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Tam...you may drift here whenever the mood strikes! :) Lydi**

[Dhaye]

So touching. Like me, when I love someone...it will be forever.
Thanks for this beautiful piece, Lyd**.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review. LydI**

[Dhaye]

You're welcome.

[Diana]

Such an eloquent medley you have going.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review! Lydi**

[Seashell]

Sounds like an unhappy soul yet hanging on in hope. Those naughty stars ;-)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your review!

[Robbie~xoxo~]

"naughty stars of night
incite passion
my soliloquy is never - changing"~ When something this bright burns into your heart it never changes...
it only burns more... intense...

Wonderfully penned, Lydi!~xoxo~:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Robbie. Lydi**

[TL Boehm]

from the moment
the burning tongue of dawn
licks the sky
i hunger for your touch
when red arrows of dusk
pierce through clouds
i crave your kiss
that is simply sublime writing Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Tammy. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Inciting passion in its elegance, craving desires in exquisitness...Bravo

[Lydia Shutter]

Sami, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you. Enjoy your weekend. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You too...You are welcome...:)

[Chris]

The touch of heat...the tone of heart... and the breath of wishes.

[Lydia Shutter]

That sums it up! I appreciate the visit, Chris. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

Someone is a lucky someone. I love your use of French; it is always very fitting.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Pryde. I will remind him! :) Have a great weekend. Lydi**

[ms. barrie]

Oh Lydi, this is truly exquisite, amazingly structured poem, with the imagery of passionate longings
subtlety boiling beneath the surface...i love:

the musky breeze whispers
to enflamed palm fronds
an inferno is sparked
and so the yearning continues
naughty stars of night
incite passion
my soliloquy is never - changing
mon amour, pour aujourd'hui et pour toujours

simply brilliant...thank you for sharing! pen on :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for stopping by, Barrie. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[ms. barrie]

you're very welcome, Lydi, and the pleasure was all mine. wish everyone would stop writing
such amazing poetry though lol :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You are funny!

[ms. barrie]

not really, i'm just being honest LOL! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

I think when we read good poetry, our own poetry improves. Don't sell yourself short...your poetry is very good.

[ms. barrie]

aw thank you, Lydi...for your sweet, encouraging words, I truly appreciate that! I agree but then i'm afraid everyone elses' words are going to seep into my subconscious. :)