Without the Music

Just remembering.....

Artwork by Ziad Jundi

It was a music infused time spiced with a lack of decorum

 

Do you remember?

 

Like a sommelier pours the finest wine

you poured free flowing melodies into my cupped palms

 

Words suckled from the curl of your ardent lips

would sustain me for more days than I care to recall

 

Libidinous notes romped on the bridge of your guitar

stonewalling till they felt it was suitable to dive

onto your waiting fingers

 

Some said you were yin and I was yang

indeed the fine line

separating the words from the music often blurred

 

Tonight, mon amour, I was the one who remembered

Qui, mais les mots ne signifient rien sans la musique.

Yes, but the words mean nothing without the music

 

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Lydia,
"without the music" Harmony exists or does not. Relation-ally people seek this as you said" ying and yang"
To be able to rest in peace with another is something to be treasure and nurtured. I read your poem and found myself realyy looking inside of myself. Thank you for this one...............great poem! Blessings Kathy

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Kathy. Lydi**

[GBSpangler]

This felt like a love affair encapsulated in the rules of a song where the choice was made to disobey without regard for consequence.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind. Thank you. Lydi**

[AquaWater5674]

Lydia..Lydia Lydia...due to your review of another writer's work..I decided to check out your work..
How...very touching and so beautifully writen..
It sang to me like a melodie...captured in verse..
I loved this poem because I too love music.

Simply Captivating
Thank You...Debbie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for checking out my writing, Debbie. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

If one can weave the spiritual magic of soul (music) to the magical breath of the listener we have a writer of impeccable order.

You always amaze my heart and soul Lydia!

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Alfred. I appreciate the time you take to read me and leave your thoughts. Lydi**

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I had a lover once that played the sax...I still miss laying there while he played for me...making my skin tingle and my soul stir. We too were the yin/yang of it all and slipped away silently from each other, but today reading your poem I can hear him play. Ty! It's brillant!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sweet memories! Thank you, Queenie. Lydi**

[Edmerlyn Geralde]

Like some songs...it's full of soul....nice masterpiece....one of my favorite =)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Edmerlyn. Lydi**

[m.s.early]

Like a kiss without love...

You have captured a deepening thought. Lot's of room for meaning. Stirring and romantic with a touch of disappointment. Such is the great human experience.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, M.S. Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Yes, but the words mean nothing without the music so true. Life is hard to imagine without the touch of music. Music soothes us in many ways. Great work Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Skyfall. Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Most welcome Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Oh my, I am swooning at just the thought of the passion and romance that provided the words for the singers and notes for the instruments that created this symphony of longing.....the times when yin and yang were as one make this recollection literally vibrate with applause for "more, more, more!"
And the image is perfect as the face of the musician is obscure; words without the music.

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate you noticing the graphic, Sheila. You know I search for one I feel will complement my words. Thank you very much for this review. You are wonderful. Lydi**

[Tom]

Though it takes two to tango, those melliferous melodies still make salubrious sustenance that resonate forever!

A reflective, rhetorical pièce de résistance Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

"salubrious sustenance" what great alliteration in that line. Thank you so much for your review, Tom. Lydi**