what is so rare?

photo courtesy of themes.com

ah, the atmosphere of June

her gauze skirt sways to the music of summer

blonde curls are collected and controlled

in a covered rubber band

while dissident wisps escape to dance with beads of sweat on warm necks

rolled up sleeves kiss tanned muscular arms

certainly shoes are not part of the dress code now

wisps of sun lightened chest hair peek out

from the third undone button on his shirt

responsibilities take a detour to swim in a tall glass of lemonade 

take a deep breath - - relax 

because, after all, what is so rare as a day in June?

Reviews

[Sanober]

This is like a lesson in poetry..oh not just poetry...this is a lesson in summer. this is how summer should be. each moment lazy, laidback. and full of romance. I love reading poems in third person like this, there's something so dreamy and magical about it. this is June at its best!

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope your summer is carefree and filled with things you want to do, Sanober. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Marianne Rose]

Love the sweet relaxed tone of the poem, the capturing of the sensual in an innocent walk on the beach with breezes touching skin, and another's touch mixed in. Lovely poem.

I've tried to friend you a couple times, but it says a friend request has already been sent, and then there's nothing there. Any ideas? I wanted to send you a read request of 2 miracles, 22 years - it is a reminiscence of a time I think you can relate to. Let me know if we can find a way to friend each other.

Thanks!

[Lydia Shutter]

Marianne, I do not send out or accept read requests...which is why it is not really necessary to friend anyone. However, I will look for the poem you mentioned and read it. Thanks for the review on this one. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Marianne Rose]

Actually, now I can understand why. I like reading others' works, but I find I can't get to all my friends new works! And it does cut into writing time, since I still work a full time job. Thanks for reading the story- I appreciate it!

[Lyn Anderson]

you paint a lovely picture of a romantic couple on a perfect June day.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, KL Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

Your words speak so tenderly, so beautifully of the month, this warming, living season of the world. And how you make June come alive in the light and sensuality of these vibrant sighs.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Craig! Lydi**

[iamshadowine]

such a lovely imagination! after reading this i felt that why couldn't i be there? loved it! keep writing! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed, Shadowine. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Shabeeh Haider]

You have created dreamy moments with these beautiful lines.
The reader can "live" the words that you have penned on a fine day in June.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Shabeeh. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, "What is so rare as a day in June"?
I feel as though Roger and I lived your poem
today. We were by the water sipping ice drinks.
With his off white Bernuda slacks and tropical
shirt unbuttoned, te breeze was inviting and
pleasing to my senses. My arms were kissed
by the sun as romance lingered. truly a sensual
poem, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

So happy you and Roger enjoyed the day. You and he deserve a day such as this. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[redzone]

June days, those days before the summer's heat arrives, those days where dreams float on the late spring breeze and stirs the "wisps" of hair and fantasies of barefoot care free days... lemonade and young love or love that has lasted forever hand in hand...

here in nyc, today is going to be such a carefree day and you have painted it well Lydi... heading out now to enjoy it sitting in my favorite park... a very "lemonadey nice" poem Lydi...

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

Have a wonderful day in the park, Curt. Here the summer heat has arrived and sitting in the park would be uncomfortable. It's much better to be in the pool!! Thank you so much for the "nice" review, my friend....drink up that lemonade!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like seeing those responsibilities swim in a glass of lemonade...

that skirt swaying recklessly yet her blond curls controlled...a perfect clash.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jacob. Lydi**

[Beccy]

Here, you portray those early, burgeoning days of summer quite perfectly Lydia.

You make me want to be a part of the dreamy moments you create with these lovely lines.

Beccy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Beccy. lydi**