even now

A Poem by Lydia Shutter

artwork by garmash

even now

gray hair blowing in the sea breeze

beauty was her calling card

she tasted summer with lusty abandon

as tips of nostalgia were moistened

by the memory of a juicy peach

eaten at the beach

juice running down her chin

till “he” licked it off

oh yes, a liquefied reminiscence

whitecaps breaking over and under them

salty clean yet seductive giggles

turning into fulfilled fantasies

fit for kings and queens

ones only encountered in her wildest dreams…..or poetry

yes, even now

beauty was still her calling card

and poetry her salvation

© 2016 Lydia Shutter

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Richard🖌

Again, Lydi,
You've blessed us with a wondrously beautiful and meaningful fit of a painting … it's a though she's fanning her dress at life's cares to fly away, exactly how the moment and suggestive nuances of your poem make me want to toss it all to the wind, grab a handful of romance, chase a kite until breathless and drunk from laughter … then, soothe into slow, deliberate lovemaking … oops! Ya got me carried off there … blush!

"Calling card" and "salvation", it's an enthralling piece from your depthless well of sensual affection and imagery, we all adore and need!
Thank you, Dear Lady-Poet … warmest hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

Posted 8 Years Ago

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8 Years Ago

Glad you like the artwork I chose. I try to find something to complement my words. Although you d.. read more

8 Years Ago

Always, Lydi, my honor and pleasure!

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Lyn Anderson

A person can be sensual and sexual at any age -- even now -- we need to shed our preconceptions and realize that if we are not dead we are ALIVE -- live it, and revel in the moment -- beauty at any age. Lovely.