you are the poem i read

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when the world is overwhelming

and the horizon is suddenly dark

you are the poem i read

your waterfalls of emotion drench me

i open my mind to a kaleidoscope of color

an ever-changing palette of hues

like colonizing a new country

words build new meanings 

then take up residence in my psyche

each one like a kiss on my cheek

then my neck

and beyond

each one thrilling me just a little more

till the world is not so bad after all

and i’m hungry to take a bite out of my day

you need to know this

you are the poem I read

if you think it might be about you....then it is!  

Reviews

[ArtGal]

Hi Lydia, I just joined and posted today, and all because of you! I was seaarching the sites and when I came here and read this poem, it blew me away. Your writing is so very good, and I love your use of similes and metaphors, amazing. I read more and found all of them so wonderful.

I don't know if you have time to help me a bit, but I do have an important question. I don't know how to go about enlarging my picture to put above my poem, and then have a border connecting the two. I asked in two places of the Forum, but it looks as if they don't answer much there.

Being new, if you have any suggestions that could help me, I sure would appreciate! I'm so glad I came here and found you. I'm getting more excited to write more now after reading you. Thanks so much!

Hugs,
ArtGal (Sharon)

[Lydia Shutter]

Sharon, I just use a photo or graphic I have saved on my computer and I insert it by using the little green square at the top of the area where you type your poem. Not sure about having a border....I have never done that. Sorry I can not be of more help. However, I am thrilled with your review and with the fact I was able to pique your interest in WC. I will check out your writing. Be well. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

If you come to me on a muse night ride I'll find for you a small surprise.

I believe this is what your poem did for me. Beautiful Lydia Beautiful!

regards,
al

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Al, you really went back in the archives to find this one. I so appreciate this. Thank you. LYdi**

[little thoughts]

beautifully written. 'your are the poem i read' nice one

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you. Lydi**

[ron]

This is beautiful Lydia. Sometimes we become the poem we read.

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Ron! Thanks so much for stopping by. Lydi**

[ron]

You are most welcome Lydia. And thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry with us.

[Norah]

What a great piece of poetry!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is absolutely beautiful Lydi.You touch with every line my sweet friend :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Vidya, thank you for visiting my pages today. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome my sweet friend :)

[Rita L. Sev]

I love the wording and flow of this piece, Lydi - and the last line, a wink that brings a smile! Beautiful!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Rita. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

A poem filled with the vivid images that are the hallmark of your poetry, Lydi. I enjoyed reading your words again - keep that pen flowing! And the presentation is exquisite, too. I love your style.

[Lydia Shutter]

Joyce, what a nice surprise to see a review from you! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Leslie Philibert]

Fine job, the personification of lyric, nice line breaks, a poem that impresses...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Leslie. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Slow simmer of tantalizing goodness Lydikey, yes, poetry can take us to new heights and enlighten, brighten our day....exactly how your poetry makes me feel, gorgeous as ever, you never miss sweet woman. Enchanté!

Love the graphic too...

[Lydia Shutter]

ohlala, Frieda is parlant en francais! Magnifique! :) Thank you so much, Frieda. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Don't push it Lydi, that's about the extent of it. haha ;) Always my utmost pleasure!

[Lydia Shutter]

Okay, so no more francais for you! LOL I was smiling when I read the poem you posted the day after this one.....we must be on the same wave length!

[Frieda P]

Yes, I was thinking the same, something a friend had said to me 'vous êtes le poème' it kind of wrote itself...must be a francais joisey thang! lol

[Lydia Shutter]

Laughing here...it means, you are the poem!