the honey of life

i took this photo from the deck of a cruise ship last week. nothing brings me more inspiration that this.

ripples of inspiration ride the waves

the sun sings anthems of rhyme

till twinkling stars line up in a parade of wordplay

the visceral mob comes at me

waiting for me to tame it

i welcome the onslaught

 

a translucent hum of poetic thoughts

serenades my spirit

sweetening it with the honey of life

Reviews

[Fay Slimm]

Ah - firstly congrats for snapping the glory of sunset so well - - your tribute to nature's gift of inspiration is awesomely good - - eloquence mingled with metaphor held my attention to the very last line which is a sure winner..... the "honey of life" is a phrase to remember and thank you for sharing the splendour of sundown.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review, Fay. Thank you. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

Truly one of the most creative & original poems inspired by golden rays lighting up the horizon (could be dawn or dusk). I love your melodic word sounds, as well as the middle stanza that's heartfelt & visceral for us writers! *smile* Here's wishing you & your loved ones a blessed & joyous Christmas (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Sitting on the deck of a cruise ship and watching the sun, the clouds, the stars, the water....ahhhh....does it for me every time. Thank you, Margie. May you have a Merry Christmas and a 2018 filled with poetic inspiration. I appreciate you! Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

I can always.......always count on Lydia to enlighten my eyes! What a feast!

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

Al, you are a sweetheart. I wish you a Merry Christmas and an inspirational New Year. Lydi**

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Lydi. Sunsets are always conducive to poetry. That time of day when all calms down and the thoughts rise to the surface. Good write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Ted. Lydi**

[Moonie]

Poetry and art are truly the honey of life, that add meaning and joy to our routines... the photograph goes very well with your gentle and inspiring words!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

When beauty hits the eyes and mind from all directions, there's a buzz, a high, a wonder just how much you can take! But you do, you need to.. as an unrequested reward for opening your mind to what Nature gives so willingly.. Beautidul picture, beautiful words, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Emma. We have been on a vacation. Sorry my thanks are delayed. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Hope you had your usual wonderful holiday... and thank you so much for your kind wishes.

read moreHope you had your usual wonderful holiday... and thank you so much for your kind wishes.

Wishing you and your family Everything you wish for yourselves now and in the New Year. x

[Troy Henson]

For quite some time i have penned pieces that just seem to come with not much thought....never really considering what to write but when I do I am amazed and what has landed on paper. I have patches of inspiration but nothing solid these days making writing often tough, oh how i wish it wasn't as I love to write. Nicely penned Lydi :)

I hope you have been well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Troy....you will write when the time is right. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful, your wonderful words dear friend. You took me to wonderful places and thoughts. Thank you Lydia for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for the review, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Ardra]

a translucent hum of poetic thoughts
serenades my spirit
sweetening it with the honey of life

Very beautiful lydi :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you appreciated my words, Gladriel. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Neville]

To be honest, I was not really thinking of reviewing anything today but was struck by the comments of my reviewing predecessors who so eloquently extol the virtue of these truly beautiful and inspirational words of yours and bang, I was subsequently compelled to change my mind. A cracking photo too.....Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad my words could draw you out, Neville. Thanks so much for taking the time to review. Lydi**

[Neville]

My pleasure, my good friend..... Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is how i feel when i write...it's just an onslaught...nothing planned, no expectations and what comes is totally unexpected.
nice analogy...
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you could relate! Thanks, Jacob. Lydi**