I Smile

artwork by Victor Bauer

I smile
because I have lived it
danced to it
the narcotic rhythm of verse
lived in it and through it
submerged myself in a bubble bath
of steamy innuendo
flowers and caution
thrown to the winds of chance
reveled in that parallel universe
where contraband is confiscated
then hidden by butterflies
in the wild grass of thought


I smile
because I have known the quiet urgency
the unexplainable yearning
of stalking that perfect syllable
in a place where words rule
where peeling meaning off lines
of succulent verse
simply to devour its sweet sections
somehow makes more sense
than most any other pursuit

Reviews

[Sanober]

Reading this is like watching a dream come true. This is everything that a poet can't explain. all those heady concoction of emotions, that no one else will understand. I've always believed that all poets have this certain emptiness, that poetry alone can fill. You have described that mystical feeling and yearning perfectly. love that ending..at that point my smile just exploded! :D.

[Lydia Shutter]

(((Sanober))))) thank you so much. You understand because you are a true poet. Sending love, Lydi**

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Very interesting and deep piece.

Nicely penned.

God bless Benita

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Benita. Lydi

[Indra Neil]

wow! this is an eloquent composition with amazing imagery! kudos!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Indra. Lydi*

[Indra Neil]

u r welcome!

[Cassie]

I smile when i have a chance everyday to read sweet poetic verses from one darling girl Lyd, I smile because you do not disappoint your audience and you always leave me yearning for more of your poems.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Cassie. You are a sweetheart. Lydi**

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome.

[Ruth]

I always smile when I read you hon...always something so important to take away from your poetry, sublime! xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Wow, what a nice thing to say. Thanks, Poppy. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You captivate us with your lovely poems and paintings as you capture the essence of it all. Be blessed continuously. ...:).....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the kind wishes and review, Sami. Same to you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. .....:).....

[~]

And I smile reading your lovely journey to the core of creativity. I know those feelings all too well, and I join you in the revelry of the wealthy muse.
lovely piece! :D

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Moon. You are a great part to the WC site! Lydi**

[~]

that is so kind to say dear friend :)

[Lydia Shutter]

It is the truth!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, poetry does explain life in
many colors of emotion... searching for
the perfect words of surrendering and
being vulnerable to the nectar of
fulfillment. To feel the breeze before
a storm. The petals of your poetry
fall gently on my mind. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

May it ever be so, sweet friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Trace]

The heart of a poet, spelled out in perfect pros.
What an amazing capture of thoughts and feelings about the medium we work with.
But I must say; You work with words better than anyone I know.

This is an incredible piece of your world.

You always bring a smile to my heart when I read you.

Huggs, Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

And you, Trace, bring a smile to my face with your kind reviews. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

There IS a narcotic rhythm to your verses, Lydi...and it makes your reader smile!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Kelly. It means a lot to me that some people have been reading my words for over ten years....you are one of them. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

..and the feeling is the same for me!

[Lydia Shutter]

we belong to a mutual admiration society! :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...that's ok by me!