sparks

it's friday night!

artwork by andrew atroshenko

catching sparks

as they fly through the air between us

i put them on the lathe of my psyche

to form words

suddenly my world is full of syllables

made up of sparks

i can almost hear them shouting

        “me me choose me”

as i unlock the door of my sensuality

entering a universe of not here - - not there

with a key molded from sumptuous syllables

of course they exist only to express

so now my words have written a poem in which to live

a place that feels like truth and reads like a kiss

a place i now invite you to visit with me

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I really love your imagination here . . . catching sparks & putting them on a lathe, then suddenly a world of syllables, like a key to unlock the pleasures of life! This is so surprising & an interesting way to express how the sparks turn into written works! Also, showing the connection between sensual sparks in the beginning and the final 3 lines, which are so affectionate & welcoming!

[Lydia Shutter]

Barley, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you. Lydi**

[Valentine]

Had to smile at this one...for me it is the words wanting to escape my pen. Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Kathie. Lydi**

[Cassie]

Lyd, so many times when i read you, i have no actual words to review because sometimes i feel like i may wash down the message. I really really like this

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate the fact you continue to read me, Cassie. Thank you so much. Lydi*

[zunie frost]

place that feels like truth and reads like a kiss
a place i now invite you to visit with me
Love these above lines ... it have a very soft and beautiful touch ..... great job

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Zunie. Lydi*

[zunie frost]

Welcome my friend

[R.M.C]

An exceptional poem Lydi. How creative it is, using the widely used metaphor of sparks as a physical occurrence that expresses love. Your vocabulary is exemplary, expressing how love can draw the best out of us - which is also written extremely well, saying that the words spoke between lovers are made of syllables created by those sparks. A wonderful imaginative piece. Thank you for writing this piece as its showed me an 'idea' that I never thought of before.

[Lydia Shutter]

Always happy to offer up something new. Thanks so much for the review, RMC. Lydi**

[R.M.C]

Always happy to review a good piece of work.

[Shabeeh Haider]

"Catching sparks to form words".
A very sensual poem. Keep catching those sparks and keep writing, so we can read more of your beautiful words

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you so much, Shabeeh. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Oh, how deliciously shimmering...you poise words so intricately, like dewdrop on the most beautiful, created web...phenomenal Lydi :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You are such a sweetheart, Poppy! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Always my pleasure Lydi, truly x

[An owl on the moon]

You create a warm world, so beautiful and inviting, deeply moving for a wondrous Friday night. Everything comes to life when it burns with sweet sensuality.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Craig. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Very inviting and embracing of the moment. You make us anticipate and live in your world of imagination. An excellent write as usual.....:))))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome much my.....:)))

[Desert Knave]

Wow. This is what Friday night should always bring ... sultry, smart, beautiful ... all wrapped up with a perfectly selected image. Sparks Indeedily ! ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jim! Lydi**