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!

[Ken Simm.]

I love the way you equate fabric with friendship. The multiple layers of it. The colours of it and the feel of it against the skin. wonderful use of metaphor Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ken. Lydi**

[Tony Jordan]

A gorgeous ode to the family that we choose for ourselves Lydia. They give voice to our fears and desires and they encourage us because they are on our wavelength. Cut from the same cloth, as they say.
I saw that you had posted a poem and this being Friday and all *wink wink* - but I got such a warm hug from this one that I'll let you off, lol.
x

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here....hey, my Friday night writes get calmer and more innocent as the years progress. Sorry to disappoint! You know I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Tony Jordan]

My mum always said it was the calm and innocent ones you had to watch ...lol
x

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL and she was right!