one more time

as slippery as soap in the bath

you slid in and out of my life

how many times did i climb

a jacob’s ladder of tender words

back into your arms?

do you remember?  oh, i do!

stars fell out of the sky

yet you always caught them for me

sweet and contented would i be

for just THAT much time

till i remembered all the reasons

we could never be together

thing is

this afternoon

here

now

those reasons all disappear

once again i hold the conch shell we found to my ear

hoping to hear your voice one more time

Reviews

[paddy d daly]

Hi lydia, l have introduced my
Nephew to writers cafe, he is
Just gone seventeen and has
Written a couple of poems, if
You have the time sometime would
you mind sending him a review, l
Think he is good for his years and l
Would like to encourage him, he uses
his name cathalwatkins, cheers, paddy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sure, I will check out his work.

[paddy d daly]

Thank you lydia,☺

[paddy d daly]

Thank you lydia,☺

[AquaWater5674]

Lydia...
The longing..in this poetic work of art..is
Palpable...remarkable analogies..the last two lines..
Incredible..
Climbing Jacob's ladder, catching stars..
Beauty envisioned by writing...
The imagery that portrays..the lifelong story
Of loving someone not right for you..
A story that has been written about through the centuries..
Echos here...
Worthy of Shakespeare..
Bravo...well done

[Lydia Shutter]

I am humbled by your wonderful review. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Jason Endfield]

Ah yes, how often the heart rules the head.....and past lessons learnt are forgotten. Very nicely written.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Jason. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely notions beautifully, longingly expressed.
Work that lingers, fair poetess.

[Lydia Shutter]

Jimmy, your reviews make my day. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Aleksa]

Hi Lydia,

I really enjoyed reading this piece. It has the right flow and it is well-balanced emotionally.
We all get these moments in our lives, when ' those reasons all disappear ' and the feelings take over control ( which is not a bad thing ) and you managed to capture it in writing. so nice!

[Lydia Shutter]

Emotions are very important in life. Thanks for the review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Julian Lorenzana]

There are memories you want to remember and you wish they could be repeated. I enjoyed your poem "One More Time".

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you Julian. Lydi*

[Weeping willow]

This one hold so much emotions in it's words,really wonderfully done;-]

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks again. Lydi*

[Trace]

Have I read this before? it sounds familiar.
it is so tender and reminiscent of a love that got away,
but still haunts your dreams.

always love your writing.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

I posted it a month ago, Trace. It is possible you read it and did not review, not sure. Thanks for reading and reviewing now. Hope all is well with you. Lydi**

[h d e rushin]

Love, my dear Lydia, is not like anything modern. In fact, it is rather old fashioned since the garments
and curves of it hardly goes out of style. We poets, (thank the good Lord) keep it alive like
that goldfish we change the water for each week, even when the stew of poo and flake has
settled on the glass tanks bottom. What I mean is that, even the hackneyed convictions of
conch shells and old memories aside, love is a new thing each time it's mentioned.

When you touch it, this love of life and duty, is as magical as it is ancient.
Magnificent write my friend.......dana

[Lydia Shutter]

Even your reviews are poetic and have metaphors and similes sprinkled in the lines, Dana. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

If only I could hear your voice one more time...
against the waves of loneliness and lost desire...
Your poem is sad and romantic like a play that
ends too soon. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

You totally understand my words, Pat. Thank you so much. lydi**

[paddy d daly]

Sometimes feelings overtake
Everything and so called common
sense is abandoned, maybe it's
just how we, human nature.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed. Thanks, Paddy. Lydi**