yes, yes, yes

admit it, we all want it over and over again!

artwork by antoinette M

courtesy of etsy.com HelloUwall

squinting through the misted glass of longing

                   i see you

a sort of mega-hero on a white horse

or perhaps in a sports car

it doesn’t even matter

because there’s no doubt it’s you

i would know you anywhere

the one who will read me

and really understand me

the one who will think my words

should be read by more people

the one who will untangle my emotions

then grasp them by both ends

and tie them in a pretty bow

or maybe pleat them so i can wear them

like the plaid skirts in elementary school

my bones feel your presence

and drink in your very being

till i am nearly drunk with your significance

you are that itch i can’t scratch

the lust i can’t speak of

i never thought i would want you

but i do, damn it

and even after having you again and again

you are still my very own obsession

so come to me

tell me you want me too

yes, yes, yes,

publish me!

Author's Note

captcha is featural!

Reviews

[redzone]

well Lydi, quoting from a movie line, "you had me at" "squinting through the misty glass of longing" and then possessed by those plaid skirts and I can only scream, PUBLISH HER, PUBLISH LYDI... NOW!!! er.. I think I got emotional over that captcha "featural". And, dare I say it, your wonderfully "nice" poem. I love your expressive ways and sways Lydi. You itch and scratch in all the right places. hmmm isn't that the definition of "featural" ;0)
~~redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

I itch and scratch, eh? Wait, let me get the calamine lotion and the purell! LOL Curt, when you comment on a poem of mine, it is always a "nice" experience. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Ha! You had me...right til the end...you should be published, I would purchase a book and read it daily x

[Lydia Shutter]

I actually AM published, Poppy...from back in 2005. Not the greatest book, but it is called "Butterflies of My Soul" and is still available on Amazon. I have poetry published monthly in a local newspaper too and have been in lots of magazines. Still, let's face it, the world does not love poetry. I will continue to write anyway. Thanks for your wonderful words. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Oh wonderful, can you link me love? x

[Lydia Shutter]

http://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-My-Soul-Lydia-Shutter/dp/1413782361

[Ruth]

Ohh, lovely, thank you x

[Neville]

You know what Lydi, I wrote it before but feel obliged to repeat myself time and time again, you are just too damn good. If you have not already sent boxes of your stuff off to a decent publisher, I insist that you do very swiftly...N

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here. I self-published a book once and have had random poetry published in newspapers and magazines, but it is nearly impossible to find a publisher for a book of poems, Neville. I do appreciate your kindness. Lydi**

[Neville]

Hey, for what its worth, I too have some splendid rejections under my belt. Keep trying though.. N

[Cassie]

oh God!!!!!! I am having fun at your page, I had not read this before I said the other one was my best, well this is my best too....and am gon shelve it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here.....you flatter me so today and I truly appreciate it. lydi**

[Cassie]

Glad you smiled, your poetry is good, can not bore any one at all...so keep writing and send me the RRS.

[Lyn Anderson]

This is so clever, evoking passion and angst and want and lust in the write. I really never have anything to tweak or to say, you lay it out perfectly, every time.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

Haha sneakily witty...well played Lydi ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yup, I am a sneaky one! LOL Thanks so much, my friend. Lydi**

[kublakhan27]

LOL Indeed ;) Always a pleasure my friend.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... "the misted glass of longing"
is cool like looking through butterfly wimgs
and seeing golden rings and the turguoise
eyes of truth.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank for the review, my dear Pat. Have a wonderful day. Lydi**

[Tom]

Like a knight in shining armor arriving to save the day and make all well once more !

A grand tonic indeed Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Tom. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Wonderful use of metaphor, Lydi. Loved the lines:

the one who will untangle my emotions
then grasp them by both ends
and tie them in a pretty bow
or maybe pleat them so i can wear them
like the plaid skirts in elementary school

So expressive! Your poetry is always so imaginative - like a treasure trove of creativity. Write on!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Joyce. I appreciate the time you take to read me and leave such lovely reviews. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

i would know you anywhere
the one who will read me
and really understand me...

Such a clever piece, Lydi - duality at its best!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Rita. lydi**