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**

[Kelly Scheppers]

You always pack a powerful punch whenever you return from any length of time, and you really raised the bar with this one. Neville said it best - you simply never disappoint!

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your kind words, Kelly. Thanks. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there have been several last chapters that i have left unwritten...and therefore unread.

I seem to never finish books of love at all...they always end way before end...

but the fantasy is fun to read while it lasts.

like this one a bunch.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jacob. Lydi**

[Avelina Devi]

Where one story ends another begins. Sad to see when some chapters never end up being finished, but that's the way of life. Beautifully written.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, that's life. Thank you so much, Xiamara. Lydi**

[Avelina Devi]

Your welcome Lydi :)

[Lyn Anderson]

There are those loves from the past who touched us, and rather than anger, we feel a genuine loss. This is a beautiful poem that depicts that reality.

[Lydia Shutter]

You so understand. Thank you, Lyn. Lydi**

[sette]

wow what an amazing poem this is... i love the lines expressed vividly.. the emotions that triggered in one's heart are too beautiful to be written and expressed.. and the twist in the end makes a difference...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sette. Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Lydi, the lyrical wistfulness of your graceful words paint a picture of half-remembered dreams...a time of nuances and memories. The ghost of a lover’s “aubade” beckons and, “when the sun tires” ,opens the wounded heart once again- brilliantly written. Beautiful imagery and metaphor throughout. The last two lines, not “unread”, are so eloquent in their regret.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Annette. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

"Our last chapter will forever be left unwritten
and unread"
There is such sadness in those words, which play on the author's mind from time to time and cause a tear to trickle down her cheek. Loss there, and I am sorry for that Lydi.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

You are such a compassionate one, Christine. Thank you for this lovely review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Lydi

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Lydia.
"our last chapter will forever be left unwritten
and unread"
I did like the above lines and the ending. Unwritten and unread. Stories needed to be create and written. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Patricia Wedel]

“a bittersweet tear finds its way down my cheek...” to capture the tune when you were rescued... a melody as old as time... a poem without a rhyme... flowers pressed and tucked in our heart. truly a weeping willow touched by memories. Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

So pleased you found my poem, Pat. Thank you for the lovely review. Lydi**