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

[Kelly Scheppers]

You know I adore this! And I love the french!

It's true, what you said about the palm fronds...if the sunlight catches them just right, they do appear to be "enflamed". [Of course, only those living in California or Florida would know this.]

Hope you have a wonderful autumn weekend!

[Lydia Shutter]

Autumn really changes nothing here in South Florida....you know that. The palm fronds look the same all year round and the grass stays green. Thanks for your review....and I remembered....GARY BENFIELD!!! lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

..thanks Lydi!

[Sanober]

What an exquisite poem of such passionate yearning Lydi......be it morning, noon...or night...you keep the flame burning with such elegance and eloquence. "the burning tongue of dawn
licks the sky"....Woww! Lovely, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Hello there Sanober! Thank you very much for your review. I am always pleased to see your name on my page! Lydi**

[Amantle Moeng]

wow, this is very good, i like how brief it is, and the way it connects feelings to the environment, like "naughty stars", really good!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Every time that burning tongue of dawn licks the sky, there is a thunderstorm of emotion that spills down the page of ecstasy and it keeps the spark alive the whole day long - my Lydia! This is sooooo sensual and beautiful!!

I just had to find the artist of the picture too and his portraits are exquisite, as is your write!
An excellent choice for classy words of passion and sensuality!

And the ending.........oh, I just love it when someone talks dirty in French......kidding of course! (Yes, I know I am often sooo bad). It is a perfect phrase to close your words of yearning!

I feel the sizzle of this one steaming off the page!!

[Lydia Shutter]

I've often used Konstatin Razumov's artwork to accompany my words. His ladies are always so elegant. Talking dirty in French? Well, I think anything said in French sounds a little more risque! :) Thank you for your wonderful review, Sheila. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love just keeps itself burning for you, that is great...you are one poet of passionate words, for sure.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Jacob. Yes, romance and love are my favorite poetry topics. Lydi*

[Frieda P]

...."the burning tongue of dawn licks the sky", you already had me there....what a great line, this is like the call of the wild, with the classic elegance of Lydi coursei!

[Lydia Shutter]

Fluffing hair while filing nails and chewing gum here....Frieda says I have classic elegance! LOL sorry, sick sense of humor! Thank you for this lovely review, Frieda. You know I appreciate it. Have a great evening. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Yes, and I can just picture you saying it in your best Mae West voice too! ha....always, always a pleasure Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here! If only I had her "assets" LOL

[Everett DeValle]

Ooh La La, Je L'Adore, Madame Lydi...Art...really nice...Okay, let me gather myself...Sensual in your yearning and truly enjoyed the infusion of French, to round out this magnificent poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Merci! I always appreciate your reviews, Ev. Lydi**

[Everett DeValle]

You are most welcome, Madame Lydi. :)

[Corset]

I love it when you throw bits and pieces of french into your poetry, lends a very seductive flair to the overall impact of your poem, very beautifully executed Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

Merci beaucoup, mon ami! :) I truly appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Now this is what I call a day. Lovely my friend. How you have placed the desire for this love between the beautiful descriptions of each part of the day is amazing. Loved this one Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Jack. Love poems will always be my favorite to write. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and amazing description. Good to crave the kiss and the touch. In the light of the naughty stars that keep the secrets of the night. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Coyote, I am honored by your review. Thank you very much. Lydi**