he

artwork by jose pacheco

the dandelions he picks
instantly become roses
he

finds meaning in café windows
then writes poetry with clouds
on the inky sky

kisses my mind with inspiration
tickles my tongue
with the perfect mélange
of naughty and nice

intrigues my curiosity
with a smile
makes me blush the color of wine
till i feel my own pulse beneath my skin

dresses me in acceptance
accessorizes me with understanding
hands me the carnelian sunset
he loves me

Reviews

[ANTO]

Dandelions becoming roses just because they are from him - says it all really Lydia.

love this line -
"kisses my mind with inspiration"

and I loved 'carnelian sunset' - another new word today - yehaa!

the final stanza is so filled with what it means to be not just the lover but also the friend, the confidant, the support that we all need.
excellent wordsmithing dear poet !

[Lydia Shutter]

So pleased I was able to introduce you to a new word, Anto. Thank you for telling me this and for the lovely review. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

"... the dandelions he picks instantly become roses ...". What a perfectly romantic line. Color me a bit green with envy. As always, excellent poetry. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

My dear Jim, you need not feel envy. You are a good poet yourself. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

The transformative nature of love is captured beautifully in this poem. What makes the person we love so special is how they make us feel about ourselves. A lovely romantic verse.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, KL. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

Such a love not only inspires and sustains, it transforms, encouraging higher reach; driving out the humdrum hell Earthly living often becomes.
"he" is a lesson in skillful, soulful and superior poetry creation.
Take a bow, Lady Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

My goodness....I might fall off the pedestal you have placed me on, Frankie! :) Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Jamestown]

Beautiful write! The 3rd stanza is brilliant!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[sereenaoutloud]

you write amazingly,
"With a perfect Me'lange of naughty and nice." love this

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

Wow! This is excellent. I love the last verse so much...

"dresses me in acceptance
accessorizes me with understanding
hands me the carnelian sunset
he loves me"

That's love. Thanks for sharing this beautiful poetry.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Dh. Lydi**

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

he sounds like the perfect muse. or the right man for you. very lovely poem as an ode to love and how it uplifts the soul.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Nadia. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem dear Lydia.
"the dandelions he picks
instantly become roses"
The above line were my favorite. Love is simple. Need time with and concern. Thank you for sharing your outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, my friend. Your words mean so much to me. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia.

[Woody]

incredible poetic prowess! and what a wonderful companion he must be! I may be a softie but a long lasting relationship warms the cockles of my heart.

[Lydia Shutter]

Awwww, thanks, Woody. He and I are very fortunate. Our 40th Anniversary is coming up soon. Lydi**

[Woody]

you know, Lydia, as I'm no poet, my favourite song for my wife is one of the Beatles'
"will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm 64?"

[Lydia Shutter]

My husband is over that age already....and I still need and feed him! LOL