salty winds of change

“An Aspiring Actress Arrives In Hollywood” by Janet Hill

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i tasted the salty winds of change

while leaning on the lamp post of desire

my past and present roads

                     intersected sensually

unspent fantasies jingled in my pockets

stars chattered about it all

till the sun awakened with a smile

all because

          you tied a sensual melody

                  around my dreams

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

beautiful poem, lydi...has your tag with the style...
i wonder how many aspiring actresses never made stardom, but really had the talent, just not the right connections to get there.

and nice to be tied up by sensual melodies.

made me think of Herman's Hermits with the "leaning on the lampost" line----

"i'm leaning on the lampost on the corner of the street in case a certain little lady walks by, oh me oh my, in case a certain little lady walks by"

[Lydia Shutter]

I remember that song! Those were the days. Indeed, lots of shattered dreams in Hollywood. It's not what you know, but who you know in so many areas of life. Thanks for the review, Jacob. Lydi**

[Woody]

this for some strange, quirky reason made me laugh. the words you used are splendid. this is beyond perfect. where you guys find the imagery and expressions is beyond me.
"leaning on the lamp post of desire" and "unspent fantasies jingled in my pockets" are priceless.

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, laughter is a good thing...not sure why these particular words caused that reaction, but, hey, once the words are on the page, I can not control them! :) Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Woody]

no nothing funny about the poem. a laughter broke out as I looked bug-eyed at the incredible expressions. truly amazing.

[Lydia Shutter]

AHA, now I understand! :)

[MomzillaNC]

Love the lines: "I tasted the salty winds of change" and "you tied a sensual melody around my dreams"

NOTES: "I" in the first line should be capitalized.

[Lydia Shutter]

No, actually it should not be.....the entire poem is in lower case. Thanks for your review. Lydi**

[MomzillaNC]

YW. My critiques are only ever suggestions. You are the poet, after all.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed I am....and a former English teacher. As I have told you in the past, check out e.e. cummings' poetry.

[Alisa Js]

Aloha,

Loved the visual emotions riding each thought provoking line...

Well done, you!

Alisa :-)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks again, Alisa. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

You write with an elegance that always leaves me in awe of you and your talent. Lydi you are amazing. I could quote every single line in this poem as my favorite. It is stunning.

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Julie! Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Simply beautiful Lydi. Sensual and yet amazingly grounded in the way you present the scene. Love the line:
'while leaning on the lamp post of desire'

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. Happy New Year. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You too dear poetess!