between the lines

a friday night write....on this tropical stormy day in south florida

artwork by konstatin razumov

poised for the perfect seduction

my words smile

knowing they are

worth waiting for

slowly falling off one shoulder

then the other

stray consonants caress bare skin

vowels sway in fondled shadows

illicit redundancies have their way

with superfluous syllables

having no rhetorical purpose whatsoever

unless of course you consider

temptation

which is always there between the lines

n’est pas?

the gossamer veil of youth

will slide seductively across your psyche

allow your pulse to surrender

as a passionate participle spices your desire

savor the taste of bliss

tiptoe on the velvety tantalizing terrain

remember the timeless taste of "that" kiss

join me on this canvas

of complicity

where the words belong only

to the eyes reading them

and no one else matters

Reviews

[AJNJ]

What transpires between two people can be so intimate...and in a subtle undercurrent of desire, parts of speech become just tools to convey the intent as those superfluous syllables. Loved those stray consonants and vowels that swayed. Just beautiful imagery there. The build-up of passion is very palpable in your words. The stage for seduction seems set in beautifully whispered words. The conclusion is very dreamy. My Friday night is brighter here!

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate your review, Pestonjee. Thank you very much. Have a good weekend. Lydi*

[AJNJ]

It's my pleasure!
Have a lovely weekend too, Ms. Lydi.

[Papaya]

i love how these words fall so seductively and sensually. a perfect write for a friday night.
i imagine it leaving more than a few tongue tied - i love it!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Ana. Have a wonderful day. LydI**

[Papaya]

You have a wonderful day too Lydi.

[Robert Trakofler]

i love that sentiment so very much I oft say I am writing for an audience of one for this very feeling you just penned so eloquently... perfectly delicious Lydia yum:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed the repast....just hoping you don't need Tums afterwards! :) thanks so much, Robert. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Whew ! I see the edge has not gone off your sensuous blade. Love the playfulness in the words and the delightful innuendo. Kudos. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Jim...hope you are hanging in through this crazy time. Thanks for stopping by and for the review. Lydi**

[Neville]

I have missed your Friday nights my friend... am gonna keep my eyes open now tho from now on.. What a treat these words indeed are in lock down or any other time..... I do so like the accompanying image too...

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Neville. Stay safe. Lydi**

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Such smouldering words on the page, dear Lydia, that I can almost sense a rising of exclamation points! Lol. It's a very sensual and seductive write and one that fits in so well with your accompanying portrait. Words that are mean't only and truly for the eyes of the object of affection. Certainly a lovely fantasy write for a stormy Friday night! I enjoyed this one very much. So well written! :))

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review so much, Jamila. Thank you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and tempting words dear Lydia. When a woman decide to be tempting. Her world become alive and new. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. I hope you are doing well and be safe/be careful my friend.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you so much, John. You stay safe too. We are fighting a war we have never fought before. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved this poem and you are welcome Lydia. We will overcome but the payment will be painful for many.

[Dhaye]

If a picture paints a thousand words, words can also paint a thousand pictures. Lol
Words are powerful...and seductive, too. When there is bond between two people, they can read between the lines.
Elegantly seductive poem. 😉

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Margaux....such a beautiful name! Lydi**

[emmajoy]

First comes that beautiful woman, tHe artist knew how. Then.. there are your phrases, lusciously yet academically etching selves into ethereal magic. .

(Amended my review Lydi,, had left tired mind rubbish.. so sorry)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely thing to say, Emma. thank you so much. Lydi*

[Lorry]

The intimacy of words, painting a portrait that would make the most talented of artists snap their brushes in defeat.
I now feel like I know the subject of the painting intimately, as I light a cigarette and smile at your words with a contented sigh.

[Lydia Shutter]

Have a drag of that ciggy for me....after all these years, I still miss them! thanks so much, Lorry. Lydi***

[Patricia Wedel]

Whoa... a tropical storm of words where seduction is
moved to the edges of persuasion... passionate Lady painted
by a Russian Artist. This is the Poem that wins the Pulitzer Prize
of Romance. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Awww, thanks, Pat. Your reviews are wonderful. Lydi*