come with me

artwork courtesy of pinterest

come with me

watch as peppermint thoughts turn to licorice

smile as i scavenge

salvaging what is left of this day

it’s true, you know

flowers in the vase of life

need more than rain to stay vibrant

perhaps a troupe of clowns engaging in festivities

‘neath a coterie of stars?

no?  what can I say?

we all need a kinder place to run to

 

come with me

climb up to the tippy top of the rainbow

where we can peacefully sleep on fluffy clouds

then, tomorrow morning

taste the sauna samba sunrise with me

the sort seen only once every forever

listen carefully to hear butterfly wings

play a lustful jazzy tune

this pulse of passion morning can mutate into night

we’ll touch…consumed by desire

share my multicolored need

sighs will slip and slide till we gloriously yield

come with me

 

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

So delightful & full of sensuous playful enchantment! The way life is tough for so many these days, I also find myself wanting an escape which I get thru poetry, both reading & writing. This poem inspires me even more to find such magical places where we can carve out a moment's hideaway. Every single word is so fresh & original, the things I love most in writing! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Margie, you are such a wonderful reviewer! Thank you very much for your in depth look at my words. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Such a sultry poem... like strawberries and cream...
we dream of touching stars and more. A romantic
trip that is a Coney Island delight. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Pat, this is a poem from 3 years ago and I am honored you went back to read it. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

[Govind singh]

Amazing work..i must appreciate Ur imagery Lydia...u r a wonderful poet:)

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Govind. Thank you. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i would love to "Come with (you) ... " ;) who can resist the instant attraction of peppermint and licorice? i like the very coy and resourseful way she diplomatically point out the need for flowers to thrive number one...and to have those attentions that are more than mere rain .... anone can water plants right ...takes a finer lover to attend :) i like the top of the rainbow and cloud sleeping quarters ... and invitation to a "samba sunrise" ... i especially like that..i may steal it and use it one day if i feel Casanova enough ;} good stuff as always Lydia! glad i found it .. read it a couple times just to make the moment last
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, you always make me feel like a superstar. Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I hope you have someone with whom to share a "samba sunrise" soon! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Lydia ..your the best! ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

:) you are a sweetheart, sir!

[Ken Simm.]

I just know where to come if I want some generous tastes of romance. Peppermint to liqourice indeed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ken, romance will always be my favorite genre. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

This could have been a Frank Sinatra ballad Lydia, a lovely write so colourful and bright.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, ole blue eyes himself.....his music was the best. If only. Thanks so much, Andrew. Lydi**

[Arjun Singh]

I honestly feel jealous of the way you can shape words into the most beautiful sentences..!!
'Watch as peppermint thoughts turn to licorice' The beauty lies in the simplicity. Lovely..!!
(P.S: I hate the fact that 'did you?' had mature content and I'll just have to wait a year to read it..!)

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here....even my mature content poetry is quite tame. Feel free to read it. Thank you once again for your review. Lydi**

[Arjun Singh]

Yeah.., but cafe doesn't really agree with us...
It just asks me to 'grow up' to be able to read the mature content!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... your poem is written with the delicacy of the song, "Send in the clowns" from the 1973 musical "A Little Night Music". The lyrics "Isn't it rich? Are we a pair? Me here, at last, on the ground You in mid-air... Send in the clowns"... ending with "what a surprise!
Who could foresee? I'd come..." Lydi, your poetry "Come with me... Taste the sauna samba sunshine with me... the sort seen only once every forever"... Is
Indeed a climatic ending. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I love that song....and the fact you quoted it in your review means a lot to me. Thanks so much, Pat. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

You are more than Welcome… Pat

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful invitation. A passionate plea. A romantic yield. All wrapped up in romance and consumed by desires...:)..................

[Lydia Shutter]

Always nice to see a review from you, Sami. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome nicely....:::))))))

[Nicholas Shea]

I love this!! So much fun to read!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Nicholas! Lydi***