the fabric of you

artwork by stanislav sugintas

like my favorite worn sweater

i pull the warmth of your friendship

over my head each morning

as the sun grows over the horizon

 

some would say its color clashes

with the ivory skin it snuggles against

but it complements me

caressing me like priceless french silk

 

the truth is deep inside me

were only silent phrases

till the words were spoken in your voice 

simple words perhaps

but your voice transformed them

into an orchestra of beauty

 

those memorable syllables 

can’t be found in any dictionary

save the one that resides within my heart

so, yes, each morning i linger with your friendship

procrastinating over coffee and dreams

entertaining myself with the attraction

reveling in the fabric of you 

 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia ... extraordinary poetry woven with silver and gold threads of feelings orchestrated by dreams ...
knowing your voice will always sustain me... "Like my favorite worn sweater
I pull the warmth of your friendship over my head each mornung as the sun grows over the horizon"... truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

And good morning to you... I love this treasured poetry I discovered under a seashell in my in my dreams...

[Lydia Shutter]

:) you are so poetic!

[Valentine]

Sitting procrastinating over coffee and dreams, how often through life a couple does that...not realizing how important that time is until one is no more. Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

True, Kathie. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A deeply romantic notion Lydi to feel someone as if dressing in their essence. As always articulated in a lovely verse.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

"those memorable syllables
can’t be found in any dictionary
save the one that resides within my heart..."

There is always a lovely litany to your romantic pieces, Lydia...always!

[Lydia Shutter]

Kelly, it's always special to hear from you. Thank you. Lydi**

[redzone]

love has many unique forms Lydi, there is a subtle pull to this poem, one that can be read as the warm feel of wonderful friendship and closeness we bond with those very close to us... and that closeness can also be the warmth described as the connection between two lovers who share everything in life together...

the metaphor of a close fitting well made sweater serves well to describe and accentuate both... and is not a relationship best when warmed by a deep friendship, a multi-colored sweated that hugs us every time we wear it...

this is a wonderful poem Lydi and woven "nicely"...

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

I always appreciate your reviews, Curt.....and your friendship. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Manu]

Beautiful imagery! This is wonderfully written piece like always :-) What a great way of expressing your love and fondness for a person! You words have that warmth, Lydi. This was a touching write.
What a beautiful image !
I loved this :-)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Gorthi. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

when i reached your closing i found that without thinking i was exhaling the biggest of breaths ..and upon feeling that sweater against my own skin ..reflecting on how the lover is also scented on that sweater .. what a dreamy mode your poem creates for me ..i just want to sit here (with you) at that table .. procrastinating away ;) nice one Lydia!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

I just adore your reviews, E. Thank you so much. Now breathe.....Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! your the greatest Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

Great impression of Ralph Kramden! LOL

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha good ol' Ralph! the Honeymooners was one of my Dad's must watch series .. he had so few .. so we were all "forced" to watch with him or "go Play" :) you rattled my memory banks and i'm thanking me Da for all my good memories of him ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

I had a feeling you would know who Ralph was. My parents always watched "The Honeymooners" too. There was one TV in the house so it was watch it or watch nothing! Have a great weekend, E.

[Einstein Noodle]

yep! :) ........

[Bala Gorthi]

This write shows how treat and celebrate people and bonds Lydia, something we should learn from you.
What an ode and salute you offer!
Words and syllables that come from special people are a treasure for us . " but your voice transformed them into an orchestra of beauty." Well said.
Thanks for every word of this write and for that beautiful art pieces you share. You know how to beauty everything.
Keep sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Bala, you are so kind. Thank you very much. LYdi**

[Sami Khalil]

I'm reveling in the beauty and intense emotions this poem projects in masterful expressions the feelings of the poet. Stunning painting and imagery too....:)..............

[Lydia Shutter]

Three comments on the same poem....you must have liked it! :) Thank you so much, Sami. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)...............

[Sami Khalil]

"with the ivory skin it snuggles against
but it complements me
caressing me like priceless french silk

the truth is deep inside me"

[Sami Khalil]

"the truth is deep inside me
were only silent phrases
till the words were spoken in your voice"