forevermore

photography by ilya rashap

was it his quiet intelligence drawing me further into his arms?

perhaps....

was it his discerning sensuality that seduced me?

possibly...

all that is certain is a constellation of butterflies

in varying shapes and sizes swam through my veins

revolving and then spinning like multicolored divas

repeatedly whispering his name in pitch perfect harmony

when i awakened from the remnants of my dream

the effervescence of stars danced upon my tongue

            that’s why

the pockets of my jeans are blissfully filled

with the magic of romantic moons

overflowing with the scent of his cologne on my pillow

cascading memories of the morning after the night before linger

                        right there…

tickling the spot on my hip that belongs to HIM

forevermore

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia... a constellation of butterflies ... revolving and then spinning like multicolored divas repeatedly whispering his name in pitch perfect harmony... The pockets of my jeans are blissfully filled with the magic of romantic moons... I can experience it all from the deck of a ship on the high seas of a dream. I hold these lines
as tangible proof that life is delectable.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Truly, life IS delectable, my friend. Thank you so much for this lovely review. Lydi**

[apennylate]

This absolutely dripped with imagery... Enhanced by your near perfect breath and bars, syllable count and rhymes, I was entranced the whole way through... Perhaps, possibly, most insatiably our thirst for feeling can be articulated so neatly... Beautifully penned...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for this review, Noize. Lydi**

[apennylate]

You are so very welcome

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the way you made the description come alive. Create beautiful places and visions for the reader. Thank you Lydia for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

John, you are so kind. Thank you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Troy Henson]

Just beautiful Lydi. Wonderful imagery tone and flow.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Troy. Lydi**

[Robert Haigh]

Poetic imagery vividly conveyed in this fine poem! Well penned, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Robert. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

When you write like this, it is as intoxicating as anything I could ever drink. One could derive many pleasures from the simple orchestration of such words.

Much applause!

[Lydia Shutter]

We belong to a mutual admiration society, my friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Srishti Agrawal]

Nyc one..................

[Lydia Shutter]

I assume you mean "nice" and not New York City? :) Thanks. Lydi**

[Srishti Agrawal]

Yes...ofcourse....its"nice" 😃

[Ardra]

Wow...loved every bit of it....
The memory of the night...the smell on the pillow....the butterflies ....just had this beautiful story painted in front of the reader....love the way you write

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ria. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Lydi, not only is this an ode to romance but the sheer beauty of it is breathtaking, I smiled when I read this as I usually do reading your writing :) You are an amazing writer, this shows all aspects of love, so beautifully done :)

[Lydia Shutter]

And you, dear Poppy, are an amazing friend. Thank you. Lydi**

[Papaya]

Very dreamlike... I'm not quite sure how love chemistry works but when there's attraction it can be very intoxicating. Very beautiful word Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

I don't think there is a specific formula! Thanks, Ana. Lydi**