I Write

A poem I wrote in 2005 for my book that was published that year. Figured it would be an appropriate repost for Poetry Month.

artwork by George Clausen

Positioning my heart

just perfectly

so that emotions

pour into

my well of ink

for only you….I write.

 

My emotions splattered

on the once naked page

are meant for you.

Will you caress

my words tonight

holding them in

private places

I will never dwell?

Read the words

let them dance

upon your tongue.

 

As they rest

in the curls

upon your chest

quench your thirsts

with them.

Listen to

my private whispers.

Allow my warm breath

to enter your soul

and simmer there

as double entendres

do dirty deeds

upon the page.

 

No, my darling,

you need not

question

t’is for you

I write.

Reviews

[ANTO]

this definitely simmers dear Lydia. Its so playful and classy not bawdy - I love the settling sincerity of the final stanza - one can imagine the speaker looking with almost tearful eyes - filled to the brim with pure love as the final lines are delivered. Simply sublime Lydia.

I love the premise of the artist capturing the artist - its mesmerising. Great picture choice.

Wunderbar ! (Haa - spellchecker asked me if I meant 'underwear' for that word lol)
:))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Anto. Hey, it is a Friday, right? :) Wunderbar=underwear? That made me laugh. Some underwear COULD be wunderbar....if worn by the right person! LOL Have a happy Easter. Lydi**

[ANTO]

True - I never considered that - hey maybe spellchecker has a date tonight itself with that saucy wee spreadsheet program who wears the kinky stuff.
Have a great Easter Lydia
XDD

[Lydia Shutter]

Celebrating Passover here, Anto, but thanks! :)

[ANTO]

Happy Passover ?
(hug)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you! :)

[Woody]

gosh, Lydia!!! the expressions you choose are stunning.
positioning my heart, my emotions splattered..... the whole poem is a joy to read and re-read.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Woody! Lydi**

[h d e rushin]

it still remains (writing) the most naked things a person can do. It bares your soul and heart
in a way that even a dark room or a long terry bathrobe cant cover. Jacob said it's much like
making love....I guess he's right...

lovely...dana

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, a true poet bares her/his soul in every line...and in between the lines as well. Thank you so much for your review, Dana. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

That is such an amazing sensual piece Lydi. I hope he was worth it!

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, John.....he was and always will be. Thank you. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

writing is much like making love...especially when we write for and about that special someone. it is our way as poets to communicate through our body, heart and soul...

we keep "doing those dirty deeds"

[Lydia Shutter]

:) thanks, Jacob! Lydi**

[Jamestown]

Fantastic write! This is well written and delivered, I love the wording
really brings the piece to life,thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, James. Enjoy the holiday. Lydi**

[Jamestown]

U r welcome and have a blessed Easter weekend:) PTL!