whisper

photography by ilya rashap                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

there's a wanting in my heart today

waves of ancient oceans crash on my shores

time for my fingers to write you a love poem

then caress each syllable gently

unbuttoning the emotion

i'll smudge its colors 

till it bursts into a rainbow

softly i'll fondle the poem

stroking it as i wrap it round my shoulders

dreaming of happier times

when words did not have their own agenda

and the wind did not whisper your name

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Beautiful first line and magic following throughout, dear Lydi. Your poem brought me to tears. We wrap ourselves in memories now, the tenderness still lingers. “I’ll smudge its colors..till it bursts into a rainbow”-such lovely, evocative imagery. Who is to say what is reality and what is not- the feelings are real and alive. The last three lines so wistful and perfect. Excellent write my friend. Take care and stay well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Annette....sorry I made you cry though! Yes, stay well...these days that is a major priority! Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Loved your poem Lydi! Am not usually so moved-it just reminded me of things past. you take care and stay well too! Beautiful day today. Thank heavens we're in Florida and can be outdoors while keeping distance. Happy Easter to you! xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Annette. We walk around 7 at night....when the sun is going down and it is not as hot. Happy Easter to you....for me it is Passover.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Happy, Blessed Passover to you and yours my friend!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much.

[Miss Sharon]

Beautiful from start to finish Lydia! Your words always find their way right in to my soul. I love that about the way you caress them into the exact emotion you envision when you write them! ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Sharon, you are always so kind. Thank you very much. I wish you a very Happy Easter....and good health. Lydi**

[MOON]

Beautifully said , lovely lyrical write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I love this. Your words expressing fondling-as-writing is done superbly well! Also, the little letdown at the end is also done with sweet grace & melancholy (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Grace...oh hell yea, I am the epitome of gracefulness! LOL Thanks so much for the lovely review, Margie. I appreciate it. Stay healthy. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Seductive and sensual love poetry. Really nice Lydi**. Wonderful imagery and filled with desire. Your posted image as always so perfectly chosen. I hope you are keeping well. Be safe dear poet.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Chris, you are so kind. Thank you for the review and the well wishes. We are doing all we can to stay healthy. You stay safe too! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :))

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A very romantic and sensual poem, dear Lydia. Writing poetry for those we cherish is a delicate process and we take extra special care with our words to convey all that our heart feels. We caress them and wrap them gently in our emotions and hope they reach their intended with clarity and great feeling. Some lovely lines here. Sensual and tantalising. Much enjoyed! :))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for this lovely review, Jamila. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

" ... when words did not have their own agenda.". I like that ... for me sometimes I feel like the words really do not want me to tell the tale ... so I put some of them aside for a time when they are more willing to meet me at least halfway. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

I think we all do that, Jim. Thanks so much for the review. Enjoy your day. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I love the effect you have on your readers and how magical your words weave magic. Every line is a treat and every thought has a soft trait.

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate your review, Sami. Thank you. Lydi***

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly....