candle-lit

photography by ilya rashap

you led me into a fresh forever

one i had never even dared to dream

the gap between fantasy and reality

was deliciously closed

with sips of sun-brewed tea

and kisses placed right there

i was your rose and baby's breath bouquet

and you arranged me artistically

till my eyes were emptied of seeing

and my skin saw all i needed to see

together

we followed the winding road 

on an intricate map of sensuality

ripples of wishes were smoothed 

by your too perfectly choreographed

magic touch

until alone

i realized my fresh forever

was nothing more than a candle-lit dream

Reviews

[Lorry]

The most bittersweet reality is the moment you wake from such wondrous dreams, knowing not even modern technology can record such precious moments and we finf ourselves playing the dreamwish jukebox each time after, when our head hits the pillow and we wait to see if it plays again.
Beautifully captured Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Lorry. Lydi**

[gram linski]

Excellent poem, great imagery, and sounds like a great dream tantalizingly just out of reach

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Gram. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Tender, gentle, softly warming, deliciously romantic embrosia for the hungry, yearning soul … yet, ever-so poignant in its slow ache of realization when love's flame flickers to a fading glow.
Oh, Lydi,
You've stolen my breath and swept my being out into the ripples of your lightly sensual stream ⁓ to rise or fall through a wispy dream.
Gorgeous title, gorgeous photo, amazingly enthralling poetry dancing vividly out in your glow to flow up off the page, to captivate and caress the very core of ever romantic heart … and, "kisses placed right 'there'" (in italics) certainly flared the flame higher … ummm*
The way you've taken us to your "fresh forever", both joyously and dolefully is sheer genius and ties it all together with a neat poetic bow.

Ah, M'Dear, but what would he have without dreams(?) … Sighhh*
Warmest thanks, M'Lady ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Lydia Shutter]

We must never let go of our dreams, Richard. They keep a person going. Thanks for this lovely review. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

You know I loved it! ; )

[Alfred Kukitz]

I was ready to nap into your poem until of course you woke me with a dream!

regards,
al

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a lovely thing to say. Thank you, Al. Lydi**

[kentuck14]

Lydia,
You definitely are the reincarnation of Edna St. Vincent Millay!! A truly romantic poet.
Tom

[Lydia Shutter]

I am humbled by your kind words. Thank you, Tom. Lydi**

[Cassie]

The ending is painful...I have enjoyed. Always i do

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a sweetheart. Thank you. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

You have captured the feeling of a dream so well with your soft, feathery words, lovely work Lydi :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks again, Julie. I appreciate you! Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

You paint the nuance of a dream into vivid imagery every time. What a rush you instill in your reader!

[Lydia Shutter]

Hiya Kelly! Good to see you on my page! Thanks for the visit! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

oh noooooooo only a dream!!!! bummer girl! ;) what a marvelous journey through your story poem .. the pic is perfect for what you share with us .. i so sat back and relaxed in the reading of this .. its such a beautifully described scene of romantic sensuality ... V3 enveloped me ..so well said ma'am ... V2 L1&2 set me up ... i was committed to the reality of this dream so your closing doubly fooled me .. thanks for sharing Lydia .. its a keeper!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, you are a sweetheart. Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Dreams can be quite vivid....until you wake up! :) Have a wonderful day. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

i know...i love to dream and many times try to force meself back asleep to continue one ;))))

[Lydia Shutter]

Doesn't always work unfortunately!

[Einstein Noodle]

maybe thats why we have .....day dreams :))))))))))))))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

Precisely! You know it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Those days when we were fearless. No concern for tomorrow. Poet's wealth.
"together
we followed the winding road
on an intricate map of sensuality
ripples of wishes were smoothed
by your too perfectly choreographed
magic touch"
Those winding road lead us back to softer heart and wilder dreams dear Lydia. I loved this poem and thank you for sharing.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. You are a romantic...that's why you liked it! Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome dear Lydia.

[Gee]

You're so good Dean Friedman sang about you :))
Got to agree with Christine, you are too of the pile when writing romantic, sensual poetry.
So good envy creeps in :))

[Lydia Shutter]

Laughing here....so did Groucho Marx! Thanks so much, Gee!

[Gee]

You are most welcome :))