unwritten and unread

artwork by hannah robinson

last night i heard your aubade in my dreams

it serenaded me 

even as the sun awakened raking the waves

you were my prince

the one who was to rescue me

from between the lines of a well written fantasy

but the thread of our thoughts unspooled

leaving a knotted mess

truth is i've traveled so many miles between then and now

but just sometimes when the sun tires

tethering afternoon to evening

a bittersweet tear finds its way down my cheek

and i realize it's truly a crime

our last chapter will forever be left unwritten 

and unread

Reviews

[Neville]

I have been absent from your pages far too long & for that, I apologise and true... tho having now found my way back to you, I doubt I shall stray again... and shall be back again in let's say a day or two... your poetry never lets me down, or leaves me disappointed Lydi** and these words are no exception......respect and a gentle hug on the way....... Neville x

[Lydia Shutter]

So sweet of you, Neville. Truth is, I have not posted in almost a month so you probably are caught up with my words. Thank you very much...sending hugs back to you. Lydi**

[¿]

Oh that saddens me...but I love it at the same time!

Tell me how or what did make you write this fervent and deep write? Or I feel this has came out from heart just with flow!
This poem is splendid and the last two lines are spectacular!.... (no sugar I coat, I swear!) :)

[Lydia Shutter]

We all write what we know....the words flow easiest this way. Thank you very much for your lovely review, Tahsin. Lydi**

[¿]

Well I shall be thanking you for this one...Thank You Lydi and you're warmly welcome! :)

[Peter]

Lydia! You are a true romantic, an ability lost in our time. I am so glad I found yourr poems!

[Lydia Shutter]

I am glad you found my words too! Thank you again, Peter. Lydi**

[grimfukle]

You are very good. I'm enjoying your writing immensely.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much. Lydi*

[Beccy]

Dear Lydia

I've often wondered about how if I turned left instead of right, or left home a little earlier, would things turn out the same.

I expect I would still wake to a beautiful sun, cry the same tears, still be rescued by a prince; and this is where your poem took me, to the wondering of what if? and it is the journey the poet takes the reader on that makes reading poetry so worthwhile.

Beccy. x

[Lydia Shutter]

I absolutely agree, Beccy. Once the words are on the page, the reader owns the meaning of them. I am pleased you were able to ponder my words.

[Beccy]

Is not the last chapter already written long before the first word is penned? I think it is, and I also believe that love is unbreakable no matter the 'miles' traveled.

Delightfully penned Lydia.

Beccy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure I believe our paths are pre-determined, but that is an interesting thought. Thank you so much, Beccy. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

so well said Lydia! love the melancholy reminiscing ... all those lovers and friends that we wonder how it might have been ... sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! and don't we all think of them from time to time no matter the time that passes ;) they retain that magick and mystery of fantasy with longing wistful feelings ..nice job says i!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Hello there, E. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice review. Lydi**

[H L Rose]

I love expanding my vocabulary.
“Aubade” never knew that word existed, but I like it.

I like the 3rd, 6th, and 11th lines the most. The language is unique and “tethering afternoon to evening” is just a really pretty line to me.

I like how you add “unread” to the popular idea of leaving something “unwritten”. It makes the analogy unique and more intriguing, and gives it more substance.

I don’t know anything about romance, but I feel this one and I’ve really enjoyed reading it!

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review, HL....and I am happy I was able to teach you a new word! Thank you. Lydi**

[H L Rose]

Of course!

[barleygirl]

This is exquisite! Your words spill forth in a tangle, reflecting the way this can feel in real life. I wish to write a story about each one of these tidbits I walked away from too soon. Hopefully I'll get to them all. But in the meantime you've penned the perfect tribute to all the boys I dabbled in *sigh!* You nailed the wistfulness & longing despite knowing full well this path cannot be taken (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

You totally understood, Margie. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

When I want a bittersweet taste of Romance I always know where to come. I totally agree with the estimable Neville.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ken. Lydi*

[Lorry]

The only thing sadder than last chapters unwritten, are the reminders we receive of them, through thoughts and dreams, yet they can also be a blessing, reminding us of better times before they unspool.
Beautifully written Lydi, as always.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Lorry....yes, a double edged sword is what they are. Lydi**