vibrant

i’ve painted it all for you in vivid colors

no pastels or muted tones here

listen for the gentle echo of fingertips on keys

subtleties are not in attendance here

nor are they welcome

coffee house napkins become origami in just the “write”light

can you feel them doing a salsa grind?

crimson stained paper cups

elicit all sorts of connotations

this ain't no java jive

take a sip

don’t be shy

tell me what you see

this is the art of my life

and it's yours to share

so please take my hand now

let me take you sailing 

through my vibrant sky

Reviews

[redzone]

Jim said it, "jump right off the page" grabing you by the hands and shows you how to "sail/ through my vibrant sky"... no pastels, prime colors, primeval "connotations" and and and my "nice" sigh... Lydi I want some of what you are drinking, just a small sip from that "crimson stained paper cup"... some zooming expresso "write" to your poem... that's a double "nice"... thanks Lydi..

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

A double shot of "nice"....not sure I can handle that! :) Thanks so much, Curt. Your reviews mean a lot to me and always have. Lydi***

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi, Listen for the gentle echo of fingertips on keys...
gliding through the sky where clouds are dreams
Oragami birds fly in sunlit beams...
A vibrant sky with just the "write" light. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

A rhyming review...love it! Thank you so much, Pat. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

You are welcome! I have made many Oragami birds for children... Of course, the wings move
(and fly in our imagination). truly, Pat

[Lyn Anderson]

I like the contrast of the words with the image, take me from the coffee shop into your vibrant imagination and world of love. A lovely write.

[Lydia Shutter]

My imagination works overtime...and always! Thanks, KL. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

its a deal! love the paintings, love the music and the salsa ... "crimson stained paper cups" lights me up! and i like the word play .. its just the right amount! :)
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Einstein! :) Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

you put a smile on my face girl! :)))

[Lydia Shutter]

Make sure it stays there~!

[DIVYA]

You paint it all so vibrantly and vividly Lydi. Thats what makes your art so precious. Another invaluable peek into your brilliant, poetic soul. Your poetry is very inspiring and always looked forward to. 🌷

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Divya. Thank you. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your poetry is so vibrant, Lydi...and you remind me of just how many poems i wrote on napkins, especially during all those years working in the restaurant...

and yes, i write them because i have to, but share them because that is what we do...we share our art with others and hope we give them something worthwhile...you always do.

[Lydia Shutter]

As do you, my friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" ... coffee house napkins become origami in just the “write” light ..." Wow. No pulling punches with this one, the imagery and the poetic passion jump right off the page. Beautifully done. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Jim, you are a constant in my life and I so appreciate that. Thank you. Lydi**