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**

[wordman]

this is a wonderful idea you are the poem I read bringing a new beginning in every verse

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Ron. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[wordman]

lol worked all day today

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh well. Enjoy tomorrow if you are able to.

[Tom]

A wholesome friendship whether purely platonic, physical or a bit a both, does indeed reinvigorate the soul and our general well-being, as the world, foibles et all, always seems a better place to be in with that special person around!

A fine, holistic write, effervescent with creative colours and kindred spirit!

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews make me feel good about my writing, Tom. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

What a lovely write, Lydi*. The craft work was spot on to boot:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Pryde. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi.... like the hands on an
hour glass... your poetry teases my day...
slowly moving toward evening where we
hear the chimes of evening's love songs.
Words changing hues... the Blue Danube...
or the soft windmills in a meadow of
tulips.... your poetry is worth the dream.
truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

As always, Pat, your review is poetic and so magical. Thank you very much, sweet friend. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

We are art and poetry in motion.
truly... Pat

[Sarabelle]

It was written really well, I like the metaphors and all the color it presents to my mind. Very good write, and keep up the good work! Can't wait to read more poems soon. I just got a little confused on the stanzas, just wondering if they were stanzas or not. But nice write! I loved the way you proposed all the color and all the beauty. Keep on writing, and make sure to be on the look out for uses of other things you could use in your writes, like I see you've already done, because that can help a lot, too!
♥Sarabelle♥

[Lydia Shutter]

Sarabelle.....you are obviously one who believes poetry needs a form. I am not of that school. I have written poetry for over 45 years and it is seldom in stanzas or rhyming. It flows the way my thoughts do. As far as looking for new things to use in my writes, I am not quite sure what you mean....if you read my work, you will surely notice I employ imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia, as well as other poetic devices. Considering the fact I began my career teaching poetry, I am well aware of them all. Thank you for reading my words. Lydi*

[Sarabelle]

Oh no, I hope you didn't get me wrong at all. I was just a bit confused at where the stanzas where, and I took a closer look, and I see them now. I understand, I guess I didn't get what you meant with the stanzas, but I get it, so thank you for helping me understand. Loved it! :)

[MsJewel]

This is exactly how I feel about your poetry Lydi...I always find something delightful in your words. I have missed you. I'm thrilled you are back. Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Julie! I have been back a month or so.....on and off. I check out new poetry as time allows. Thank you for your review...cute icon! Lydi**

[Troy Henson]

Thank you for this wonderful write Lydi:)

So insightful. We learn so much from being here, reading, reviewing, being read. May we swim in your words here Lydi.

Regards
Troy

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for visiting, Troy. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for the writer and the reader. Both need each other. I tell the young writers. Read, read and read some more. We can learn from each other. I like the open ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right....we can all learn from one another. Thank you for this lovely review. I appreciate it. lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia. Always a pleasure to read your poetry.

[Lyn Anderson]

Another beautiful write from you, Lydi, and the format is really complimentary to the poem. That last little line wraps it up neatly.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful and amazing connection indeed that you have, we have for poetry and its thrills. The suddenly dark becomes drenched in light and the suddenly touching becomes a waterfall of the psyche. Your poetry does magical things to us as we are transformed within. Excellent...:)...............

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sami. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. Any time...:)...................