forever

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i knew it would not be forever

an ocean of happiness lay before us

urging us to immerse ourselves

we dove in

midnight danced in your eyes

you were a mystery i needed to unravel

as we walked so close

our shadows painted ominous shadows in the sand

our thoughts collided

then fell into the safety net of passion

but all too soon the fugitive sunlight

stole passion and you away from me

i knew it would not be forever

so why can’t i forget?

Reviews

[Érenn]

I like the line our shadows painted ominous shadows in the sand. It really struck a chord with me. Forgetting those who we missed the chance with or something similar,. We tend to glorify them even more than those who are around us in the present. Never healthy, but then again who said love was always about the good things only. Thank you for sharing ^^

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, we see the past through rose-colored glasses. Thank you so much, Errenn. Lydi**

[Trace]

The one that got away, lost but never forgotten,
or was it a dream?

splendid portrait of feelings.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

The one who got away is always the one we remember...and we make him/her bigger and better in our dreams. T'is true. Thank you, Trace. Lydi**

[Clara]

Great write, Lydia. You've totally captured how I've been feeling.

I don't know why we find it so hard.

Perhaps it's because it made us feel... alive. Free. Completely and utterly in love and happiness. I suppose there are not many moments like that, and even fewer people who can make us feel that way. X

[Lydia Shutter]

How true, Lara. Thank you for telling me you identify with my words and for the review. Lydi**

[Clara]

Any time, always a pleasure. :)

[Miss Sharon]

So beautifuoly written and captivating Lydi. (i knew it would not be forever so why can’t i forget?) This is true of many different relationships, not just those that are romantic. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right. Thank you, Sharon. Lydi**

[ANTO]

How could one deny themselves such moments in time - such short interludes of ecstasy in between a lifetimes pain and sorrow?
To remember is to relive again and again and to make it last forever in the heart.
Thank for sharing dear Lydia.

Do you remember this by the inimitable Groucho Marx
♫ ♫ ♫ ♪
Oh Lydia oh Lydia, say have you met Lydia?
Lydia, the Tattooed Lady
She has eyes that folks adore so
And a torso even more so

Lydia oh Lydia, that encyclopydia
Oh Lydia the Queen of Tattoo
On her back is the Battle of Waterloo
Beside it the wreck of the Hesperus, too
And proudly above waves the red, white, and blue
You can learn a lot from Lydia

When her robe is unfurled, she will show you the world
If you step up and tell her where
For a dime you can see Kankakee or Paris
Or Washington crossing the Delaware

Oh Lydia oh Lydia, say have you met Lydia?
Oh Lydia the Tattooed Lady
When her muscles start relaxin'
Up the hill comes Andrew Jackson

Lydia oh Lydia, that encyclopydia
Oh Lydia the queen of them all
For two bits she will do a mazurka in jazz
With a view of Niagara that nobody has
And on a clear day you can see Alcatraz
You can learn a lot from Lydia

Come along and see Buff'lo Bill with his lasso
Just a little classic by Mendel Picasso
Here is Captain Spaulding exploring the Amazon
Here's Godiva but with her pajamas on

Here is Grover Whalen unveilin' the Trilon
Over on the West Coast we have Treasure Island
Here's Najinsky a-doin' the rhumba
Here's her social security numba

Oh Lydia, oh Lydia that encyclopydia
Oh Lydia the champ of them all
She once swept an Admiral clear off his feet
The ships on her hips made his heart skip a beat
And now the old boy's in command of the fleet
For he went and married Lydia

I said Lydia (He said Lydia)
They said said Lydia (We said Lydia)
La La!
♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh my goodness....my father used to tease me and sing this. I don't have any tattoos...never will! :) Thank you so much for reminding me of this song and for the review of my poem. Have a wonderful weekend, Anto. Lydi**

[ANTO]

Aww ... all the time we've known each other; so many times I've sang the chorus of this into myself when I read your work. Re tattoos - Im a blank canvas myself :)
Im glad I reminded this hilarious song to you again. My pleasure.
Have a great weekend too my dear Lydi-double astérisque :))

[Alex Cook]

Truly beautiful. I have recently started a web site to post great poetry, I would love it you would take a look and maybe post some of your work. The address is
http://alexdeancook.wix.com/cooksworld-sci-fi#!introduction/mainPage
I need short stories too.
Thanks and Happy Memorial Day. Alex

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you, Alex. When I have the time, I will check out your poetry site. Lydi**

[Woody]

the whole thing is great but some lines are simply magic.
this is sumptuous, Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sumptuous....love that word. Thank you so much, Woody. Lydi**

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What is life if not for living huh, lydi :) Yummy memories are like movies you can watch anytime in the chamber of your heart when the air is stale. Nice reading you, my dear poetess

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review....so poetic! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Dr. Wood ?]

ahhhh...so sad....but sadness and beauty walk hand in hand

[Lydia Shutter]

Just reflective is all. Thanks, Doc. Nice to see you on my page again. Lydi*

[Dr. Wood ?]

keep reflecting.......

[Kelly Scheppers]

Now there's a million dollar question! I think we just get caught up in the heady delight of it all. It's the dance... and it makes our heart feel alive again.

Beautiful imagery from the graphic, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, yes, the dance....and I believe in memories it is much more rhythmic! :) Thanks, Kelly. Lydi**