for just that one moment

for just that one moment

A Poem by Lydia Shutter
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nothing like an early morning walk on the beach

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the sky this morning

was burgundy wine

seagulls debated

over who would catch the plumpest fish

the world was my coffee mug

and the java was spiced with sea air  

a wanton page of newsprint 

wrapped itself around 

an unsuspecting palm trunk

there were no blanks

in the conversation i had with me

gathering a cache of inspiration for later use

i smiled

because for just that one moment

all was right with my world

© 2013 Lydia Shutter


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This is lovely. Short and sweet, with wonderful images. I love the line "the world was my coffee mug". It conjures up those rich warm moments of being perfectly content and happy with everything around you. The perfect day. The perfect morning. I really enjoy how you create that warmth. I also love "there were no blanks...in the conversation I had with me..." that is a lovely way to put being along with your thoughts, and at peace with your own companionship. I really enjoyed this from beginning to end! Well done!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

Your in depth review really made my morning special, Sara. Thank you very much! Lydi**
Sarai Lee

10 Years Ago

I'm glad I could help brighten your morning! I hope you have a great day! ~Sarah



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Just beautiful and so peaceful Store just sounds like a moment I would love to experience beautiful riding is ever Lydia pace

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Chloe. I always appreciate your visits. Lydi**
rainy day Sundays, walks on the beach,Friday nights, photos, I think lydi, while all these inspire, can I suggest it is just you,your creative imagination and a deeply held desire to share beauty.. yep and of course also drinking those burgundy wine skies... ---redzone

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Nah, never touch the stuff, Curt! :) I do love poetry and I still see the world through romantic e.. read more
The color burgundy wine, is so serene, especially when we walk, in those early mornings, (do yoga) and are one with nature. I felt a sweet Indonesian touch into this one ;) and ofcourse, I love that...
This could be in the now, in the past, (personally I love if it were the past though), the story's you've told me, would fit this one pretty well... your words, bring healing somehow, and strength. A fantastic piece Lydi, knuffels, Elisa xx

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

11 Years Ago

Ah yes! :) so great.... Blankenburg is beautiful, also Knokke... (in Belgium). Also I love the beach.. read more
Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Me too! Yes, Knokke....I gambled there in a wonderful casino. I remember it. Great memories for m.. read more

11 Years Ago

So great you remember all these fantastic moments.... :) makes me smile, have a good evening too my .. read more
Hmm, I love those moments when reality sets in and our instincts to survive take over in calm, cool, collected, love for ourselves. Some of my best moments sleep in those coversations!lol I think some might say this tone is melancholy but I think it is womanly, subtle, and wise!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Queenie...I appreciate the lovely review. Lydi**
hi lydi I really like it what a beautiful picture!
im sorry I have not been looking at you're stuff vary much
I will be looking more now.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Max. Lydi**
writer max ride

11 Years Ago

:) no problem
Hey Lydia
I found this to be a truly captivating little gem & worthy of a justifiably high rating but please consider using 'I' instead of 'i' when trying to create something of a literary masterpiece - All Good things, Neville

Posted 11 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Perhaps you should familiarize yourself with the poetry of e.e. cummings.....that is all I will say... read more
Neville

11 Years Ago

Lydia, funnily enough, I am very well acquainted with good old e.e's poetical works & although I su.. read more
Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Certainly age has nothing to do with it. As a retired English teacher, I can tell you, one must be .. read more
Loved the images in this one, Lydi.

a wanton page of newsprint
wrapped itself around
an unsuspecting palm trunk

You can find sensuality in the most mundane things, and it never ceases to amaze me. Wonderful poetry, you are brilliant!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

My mind works in mysterious ways, indeed! :) Thank you so much, Joyce. Have a good day today. Lyd.. read more
This is a beautiful journey into just a piece of your morning. Wonderful!!

"there were no blanks in the conversation i had with me"..

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Joshua. I appreciate your review. Lydi**
dear Lydi... Java spiced with sea air...
the song of the graceful gulls as they
glide into our world with serenity
and peace. They gather around our
Aura as if our thoughts and dreams were
worth their vigil. They must be Angels to
whom we have tethered our soul.
Your poetry seems to give me an
Invitation to dream. truly ... Pat

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

May you always have these multicolored dreams, my friend. Thank you so much for stopping by, Pat. .. read more
Lydi*

What a perfectly exhilarating poem! I loved the entire length of it.
My favorite lines were these:

the world was my coffee mug
and the java was spiced with sea air

That is poetry!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

11 Years Ago

What a great review to start my day, Blue. Thank you very much. Lydi**

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