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**

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Beautiful and very Creative.


The picture goes well with this.

Thank you for sharing

God bless. Benita

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Benita. Lydi*

[emmajoy]

A beautiful nostalgia and - i need to read it again ...

' your wordless whispers linger.. ' - and so they do, gently and lovingly in your writing, so gently and lovingly within this reader. You set the bar when it comes to writing from somewhere deep inside yet you never over embroider nor dilute. You are a true poet, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Hell, embroidery would be too difficult on these arthritic fingers! :) Thanks so much, Emma. Your reviews mean a lot. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

I mean every word, Lydi.. tis not courtesy or such. Promise. :) Now laughing at what you opened with directly above, Playing air piano helps, so i've been told..

[Lydia Shutter]

:) I will have to try that...and air guitar too!

[Terpsichore]

Love and timelessness go together like a horse and carriage, always have, always will.

Gentle and beautifully wrought lines. T

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Perfectly timed for me as I have been missing a friend lately. I especially like the lines " they tug at my heart / they tickle that special part of me". Poignant and pretty. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

I thought you might remember Anita when you read this....we all have that special someone. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Jim. Lydi**

[Jane Taylor Hardy]

The soft essence of this poem entered my heart gently....there is no exit for words such as these....I will let them stay inside me. Beautiful pen....very well constructed. Bravo!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Trace]

Wordless whispers almost sounds like thoughts unspoken.
I really enjoyed this exquisite poem.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks again, my friend. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

This piece reads like a breeze, giving the reader chills. Truly gorgeous imagery here. Lydi, I am always so impressed with the way you pair your poetry with just the right piece of art.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Rita. Nice to see your smiling face here. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I think if I want a fix of beuatiful romantic, wistful poetry I always know where to come.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Lydi**

[Cassie]

Love that is gone but tucked in the heart forever, I enjoyed as always

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed it is, Cassie. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Kshitij Gupta]

Wow, I love how you've created a strong image through this simple yet elegant poem although I'm curious to know why you haven't used capital letters anywhere, looks odd at some places. Great write nonetheless and that's what matters. Thank you for sharing :))

[Lydia Shutter]

In some of my poetry, I prefer not to capitalize letters, Kshitij. A great poet, e.e. cummings, was known for this. Thank you for your thoughts and for reading. Lydi*

[Kshitij Gupta]

Oh I wasn't aware of that, my bad. Welcome Lydi.