wordless whispers

artwork by doris joa

there is a timelessness

in your wordless whispers

they touch me like a velvety summer breeze

     an autumn leaf dancing off a tree

          a rhythmic winter snowflake

               or the silver tears of a springtime rain

i listen for them as if in a trance

     even though you are long gone

they tug at my heart

they tickle that special part of me

time has made you the dream i dream

yes, your wordless whispers linger

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love the opening two lines -- very thought-provoking (& I tend to be more cerebral) -- plus I always enjoy your smooth sensual descriptions of natural phenomena meant to conjure up sensations of longing. If only all absent beloved experiences could be this delightful! *smile*

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, if only. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[highonwords]

dreamy - it takes me to the moon, around Venus, then a jaunt around the earth - up the skies - and lays me like a carpet of leaves on the ground, to grow roots as spring is coming - the snow has melted - but the nostalgic feelings holds on - reminding the subject of moments shared with the departed loved one

steph

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Steph. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[highonwords]

you're welcome, lydia :)

steph

[Érenn]

The vivid imagery, the beautiful flow of the words and the emotions shined through. I wonder though wordless whispers for me reminded of memories of the past. Or more like the possibilities of the memories that one could have ended up making yet never took place. Yet those times still linger, different emotions felt, at different times, just like how the seasons change one after the other. ^^ Your writes are short but they do leave quite an impression on the reader. I enjoyed it ^^ Thank you for sharing ^^

[Lydia Shutter]

When I was in college, my poetry professor used to stand at the front of the hall and shout, "People, keep it pithy if you want to be published." He was right...and I have never forgotten his words. You are right about this being about memories. Good interpretation, Errenn. Thanks again for your review. Lydi**

[Érenn]

Your welcome ^^ It's a pleasure to read your works and I thoroughly enjoy your writes now ^^

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Thanks so much.

[B. Boileau]

Wordless whispers has almost made me speechless.
A very special verse from a very special author !

bill

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Bill. I was away last week. Sorry it took me so long to thank you. lydi**

[paddy d daly]

Hi lydia, beautiful work as always, don't know if you remember me, it's paddy d, haven't been on line for ages but l'l'v written a lot and hope to post some, always loved your work and Jacobs too, keep well, paddy ☺

[Lydia Shutter]

Hello Paddy.....I have not had the time to read or post much myself. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[David Scott]

There is a certain intuition of sorts with unspoken intentions. When we present our souls with expectancy to receive bliss, we do more often than not receive what we anticipate.
This reads like the voice of the wind across the ocean's tide.
Beautiful.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a poetic review. Thank you, David. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

How lovely - velvet summer breeze, autumn leaf dancing, rhythmic winter snowflake, silver tears; each season spilling forth evidence of continued desire for one now but a memory! A heart tug caught in a wordless whisper beats as one while yearning for two.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sheila. Lydi**

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"time has made you the dream I dream. Yes, your wordless whispers linger" Stunning! This one brought a tear to my eye, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sorry I made you cry, Lynn. I appreciate your review so much. Lydi**

[Arjun Singh]

Really likd d title, rather catchy...
A gr8 write, nd I lovd d theme of ur poem, nd d imagery u creatd...
Likd d poem....
:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Arjun. Difficult for me to read your review.....but I appreciate it nonetheless. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

We share a kinship Lydia in the realm of wordless whispers.

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure I know you, Alfred, but thank you. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

Think of me in universal terms.