a special you

a photo took me back today

artwork by josephine wall

with a nimble
nearly imperceptible
turn of phrase
'nothing's gonna
change my world'
i was there
the voices of lovers rustled
like petticoats on brocade
we defied circumstance
while molding our futures
the rain filled wind startled me
but my cheeks were still flushed
with the vivid memory
of another century
a different lifetime
a special you

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

And with this one, I get your review of my latest much better, even.... there is indeed a connection, maybe to the past, and also the present... we never know, but sometimes we just feel it....

We dream it, and know it.... such a touching piece this is... a beautiful psychedellic picture, of dreams of the soul... colorful, and full of details, loved this in totality so much.

- Elisa

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, sometimes we just know the person is the one for us....and we feel we have known that person forever! Thank you, Elisa. Lydi**

Exactly! :) smiling....

[Diana]

"but my cheeks were still flushed
with the vivid memory
of another century
a different lifetime
a special you"- so aptly penned, Lydi!

Other lifetimes and one hopes other chances...

One of my personal favorites from you.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Diana. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Lovers through the ages have felt the same strong emotions and who knows? If lovers are reincarnated, perhaps they meet again centuries later and relive their romantic interludes. I agree with Julie, Lydi, you do seem to "breathe" romantic poetry. It pours gracefully from your pen onto your page and we are the beneiciaries of your gift.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Joyce. I do love writing in this genre. I see the world through romantic eyes. I hope that never changes. I appreciate your wonderful review. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

This is so romantic, Lydi. I love this one and touched me in many ways. I can fully relate to this. As always, I love the choice of words and the conciseness in beauty. Keep it up!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for the review. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

You're welcome.

[Neon]

Ahh .. Nice poem .. but this time i won't say i love the pic. because i hate seeing someone as beautiful as she's in the pic. kissing a someone except me.. lol hahah "(Joke)"

I loved this poem and i think you were became a bit emotional too where you penned this write. Keep on. Your cool.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here...you have a good sense of humor, Neon! thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Sanober]

"of another century
a different lifetime
a special you"
This is like a romantic ballad that you instantly find a deep connection with. Your words have such a mystical beauty...just like that graphic you chose. To be soaked in a beautiful memory...it truly is 'another century'. Absolutely gorgeous, my friend! Loved it.

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you, sweet Sanober. Your reviews are always wonderful. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

Mmm petticoats on brocade what a delightful combination of textures you've created there! I felt the clock move back in time in this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Blue. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

The images you create in my mind as I read your flowing words are like the finery of the brocade on the petticoats - can just see them blowing in the breeze, or being lifted a bit higher to step across a puddle of water, or holding them down to be more lady like. Words of a different lifetime, vivid memory bring alive my memories as well!

So lovely, and the image is indeed a perfection of fantasy!! Oh my, just look at the slices of life within the drawing - from a guitar playing man, to a wolf, unicorns and a waterfall from a sea shell, and so much more!!

Beautiful!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, that artwork is very special. One can get lost in it! Thank you for the review, Sheila. I appreciate the time you take to really read me. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

the voices of lovers rustled
like petticoats on brocade
a brilliant line my friend.

You have an incredible talent Lydi and can write anything. But it is your romantic poetry I love the most. It always seems so effortless - as though you breathe these words and they become a masterpiece. Not sure if that makes sense...

Another keeper for me
Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Julie, I appreciate your reviews so much. They truly put a spring in my step. Thank you. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

Some lovely lyrical free verse here. Just lovely.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Pryde. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"across the universe"

nothing's gonna change my world...although for this speaker, seems someone already has...

nicely done, Lydi..."voices of lovers like petticoats"

very cool lines there.

have to close the gap of that century...

jacob

[Lydia Shutter]

Yup, "Across the Universe"....and it was sort of an anthem for me with a special someone in college days. That was long ago and far away though. Still, I happened to see a photo on the internet and it brought me back to those days. Thanks so much, Jacob. Lydi**