Flowing Currency

artwork by Vidan

In my laborious shuffle through life

I found you

or perhaps you found me

both of us fish caught in a net of need

you read my coded messages

better than I can write them

sing my song louder than I ever will

and when darkness threatens

to shadow my world

you pay the piper with the flowing currency of love

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

"net of need" ...I love alliteration as you know and this tickles it as well as the imagination. I love coming to your page because your spirit dances so elegantly along the pages. It is soft and welcoming like a big hug. This one is sweet and reminds me of a mermaid fairytale.

[Lydia Shutter]

Always happy to hug a friend! :) Thank you very much, April. Lydi**

[GreenShoes]

I like how you did this. I admire people who can write free verse this well; it's not my strong suit. I think rhyming is hardwired into my brain.

[Lydia Shutter]

I do rhyme occasionally, but I much prefer free verse...hey, it's all poetry. Thanks for the review.
Lydi**

[barleygirl]

You describe the kind of companion I've always longed for & I've enjoyed for a few different stretches of time. But I've never had a longterm experience like this, so thank you for helping me see & feel how it can be! *smile* (((HUGS)))

[Lydia Shutter]

I am a very fortunate lady....I know that. After 42 years, we are still in love. Thank you, Margie. Lydi**

[Ardra]

you read my coded messages
better than I can write them
sing my song louder than I ever will

wow lydi, so tender and beautiful...
what font is this one?
always beautiful like all your creations :)
loved it

[Lydia Shutter]

The font is called "segoe print". I often use unusual fonts...used to work in a sign shop. Thanks for noticing...and for the review. Lydi**

[Ardra]

ah... i love the font.. i have noticed that about your poetry .. beautiful pics and fonts...and not to mention the poems... always when i feel to find some good ones i come searching to your page !
and the font makes it look as if you wrote it :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you once again!

[Mustafa]

"both of us fish caught in a net of need" simply genius

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Mustafa. Lydi**

[Sanober]

Metaphors upon wonderful metaphors, beautiful, heartfelt emotions, the essence of your poetry and something i won't find anywhere else. your words are free and fluid. and ever so inspiring!

[Lydia Shutter]

You know what, Sanober? I think if I had a fan club, you would be the President! :) Thank you once again. Lydi**

[Tom]

Two souls one heart that were made for each other!

Such eloquently etiquette poetry Lydia!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Tom. Lydi**

[Bala Gorthi]

A beautifully penned salute to the love and the loved one. Saying much with such a brevity seems your speciality, Lydii. Amazing!
Your write makes me think with gratitude for love. Thank you for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am humbled by this lovely review. Thank you. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Your words are the perfect recipe of how to love, Lydi.. beautifully written.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Emma. Lydi**

[Cassie]

This is so so lovely and sweet

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Cassie! Lydi**

[Moonie]

Love the last line....it's like the cherry on this fluffy well-baked cake!! Your poems are always so...umm...elegant in a way...because the flow and the rhythms always sound so natural!! :))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**