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**

[~]

A very powerful and romantic write for a man who has captured your heart and mind. Who does not want to be loved like this? Your poem electrified me to the core. Absolutely gorgeous!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, my friend. I am fortunate indeed. We have been married almost 40 years. Lydi**

[~]

WOHOOO!! A shout out to both of you!! Blessings and more love!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much.

[Pushkar Prabhat]

WoW!!!
sweet romantic and just beautiful.........
amazing writing........
i loved it!!!!
:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Pushkar Prabhat]

you are welcome.............!!!! :) :)

[h d e rushin]

"He", the pronoun, is heavier now Lydia, "that male one who is neither speaker or hearer" (Webster).
But you have taken the word, unplowed it from the land of human segmentation and made it
spiritual. And only a few among us know how.

"tickles my tongue
with the perfect mélange
of naughty and nice".

The "he" you speak of never brags about himself. Never agonizes over the football team
or how many beers are left in the fridge. Your "he" is the he of inspiration. And how wonderful is that?
I love this.......dana

[Lydia Shutter]

Pretty damned wonderful....and I know how fortunate we are! Thank you so much, Dana. Lydi**

[gabrielle]

Ah, your verse is like a gentle breeze on a summer night. There is always this one person who would let us see the brighter side of life. A delicate, heartwarming piece :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Gabrielle. Lydi**

[Ana D S M]

Gosh this is so beautiful and full of love!
"Kisses my mind with inspiration" such a beautiful line!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ana D S M]

You're very welcome! :)

[Norah]

Reads like a lovely song.. absolutely marvellous

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Norah. You are so kind. Lydi**

[Gee]

Beautifully written,but is this man just a wish,a dream I ask myself?

[Lydia Shutter]

He is my husband, Gee...has been for nearly 40 years. Thank you for reading. Lydi**

[Gee]

Lucky you,I did get,"he hasn't got a romantic bone in his body once",does that count as loving praise after 24 years ?

[Lydia Shutter]

Every being is different and expresses emotion differently......I don't know your husband. Perhaps he has difficulty expressing romantic feelings.

[Gee]

Lol,I am the husband,the ugly fella in the profile picture.I do have a poem called "true love" posted which I snuck in a card for Valentine's which my dearly beloved quite enjoyed.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am sure she did.

[Neville]

Jumping Jupiter Lydi, you crammed so much beauty and feeling into this little gem of yours that not only you for sure, but also your readers, and let there be many of them will be blessed. This shall henceforth be consigned to my personal favorites.... All Good Things, N

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here....jumping Jupiter? Have not heard that one....ever! Thank you so much, Neville. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[Neville]

Good to hear, ta, will indeed try

[MsJewel]

Sweet and lovely Lydi...camelian sunset..(sigh)
stunning my friend

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Julie. Have a good weekend. Lydi**

[MOON]

Lovely to be blesses with pure love.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed. Thank you for reading. Lydi*