about you

artwork by chekirov

i’ve waved adieu to the past

more times than I wish to admit

and long since said goodbye to late evenings

ending in steamy mornings

still, i hold your hand

between the lines of my poetry

taking you with me on many an adventure

i lean over the edge of reality

reaching for you

knowing you will dazzle me

like the sun sweeping across the morning sky

sate me

like the viennese table at a posh wedding

surprise me

like a visit from a long lost friend

you hold me even when you are not here

and that’s why i lie a little to myself

lost in the vastness of possibility

refusing to admit failure

every time i write

about you

 

Reviews

[highonwords]

a what could have been poem - about someone the subject writes with care, like walking on eggshells, careful not to disturb the memory - what and how it perceives the relationship with the beloved - a sad kind of comfort - like waves washing over one's feet on sand and stones - the absence of the beloved is haunting and says it all, but it leaves the lover hanging, because the lover can't let her feelings go for the beloved - thank you, lydia, for sharing this with us :)

steph

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Steph. Lydi**

[highonwords]

you are always welcome, lydia :)

steph

[Einstein Noodle]

wow! i think this is exquisite .. certainly about past love but much more ..a poet that always inspires, surprises and ignites colors and passions ... one's muse ... a season ..a sunset over some favorite spot .. i like this one a lot!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

I have missed your reviews, my friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

its so hard to keep up ..i know you know what i mean .. but over time there are reminders ..oh! i havent been to this one or that one's place in a long time ..knock knock! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You are always welcome!

[Alfred Kukitz]

Quite a masterpiece Lydia. The beauty is alluring, emotions sweep across the horizon all coming from a woman's soul.

regards,
al

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Alfred. Lydi*

[emmajoy]

Does past and treasured love help us in the future to love even more, even fuller and better, do you think? Even though differently, more than likely.. has to be. Your words aren't apologetic but statements of beautiful fact.

These lines are majestic, touching, glorious and a few other such words, ' i lean over the edge of reality .. reaching for you.. knowing you will dazzle me .. like the sun sweeping across .. '

Sigh.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, I believe those who allow themselves to love completely become more loving souls. Thank you, sweet Emma, for this lovely review. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, the emotions of life are
sketched on our pads of pleasure...
"like the sun sweeping across the
morning sky". "Leaning over the edge
of reality" gives one a view of
possibilities. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews always put a smile on my face, dear Pat. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

Oh, the longing this exudes...the way your pen articulates like no other.

"you hold me even when you are not here
and that’s why i lie a little to myself
lost in the vastness of possibility..."

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Kelly. Always happy to have a review from you. Hope you enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[~]

Your memories come alive with the magic of your words. I could travel in the cloud of memories, and patiently wait for your heart to unravel thoughts reflected upon the page.
Your style is unique and love it!
xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much! Lydi**

[~]

you are welcome sweet smiling lady!

[Lydia Shutter]

Have a great weekend!

[~]

Oh yes, as soon as school is over, I am going to have blast!! :D you too my dear!

[Lydia Shutter]

Good, make sure you do......the weekend is the time to party!

[Sheila Kline]

When we hold one as this tucked within the deepest folds of our being, it is next to impossible to forget them - I know as I have a special person who shall never leave my memory! My first love shall forever be my forever love!

Your words are filled with longing and devotion! The surprises are often welcomed reminders of how precious they are, the dazzles so brilliant that they are often overwhelming! The image, as always, is stunning and a perfect accompaniment to your exquisite words!

[Lydia Shutter]

They are in our memories for a reason...and they continue to inspire. Thank you for the lovely review and for noticing the artwork I chose to accompany my words. Lydi**

[Norah]

This is so beautiful I just read to my mother and sister. They fell in love with it. As I was reading this, my mind drifted off to another, magical place. Sensational indeed.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am honored you read it to your mom and sis....thank you so much, Norah. You made my night! Lydi**

[Ed Hart]

we are such fragile stuff, so delicately formed in our hearts, yet we race into the heat of battle, and love...we are made of such fragile stuff, yet we race off chasing the same angels, and demons...i guess some part of the creation had to be assigned this crowded and lonely outpost...bless you Lydia, this is beautiful, even the vacant closets...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ed. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

There is such a bittersweet voice that sings across your poetry here, Lydi. The clinging in the letting go. It is painfully beautiful.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Craig. Lydi**