just right

  artwork by p.j. lewis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

barefoot and wearing my butterfly dress

i spin through the maelstrom of memory

pillow thoughts and peppermints

i squint through the camera lens

seeing only you

your fire melting my ice

ahhhh....reflection

certainly not perfection

nothing added or subtracted

but joy multiplied through the years

magical and yet factual

that was you

tame and wild

and, well....like Goldilocks knew

just right

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

And those Bears couldn't help but forgive her for her trespasses...
"you can't start a fire without a spark"
Goldilocks was that spark...as was her lover...
and then there was fire.

ah, What a romantic piece this is...great start to my day...thank you, Lydi.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Jacob....a Bruce Springsteen quote! Wow! Lydi**

[emmajoy]

What to say, Lydi.. beautiful thoughts and words - gently, warmly laid? . Perfection, dear friend, and . every phrase, true as true!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Emma. Lydi**

[Abhilash Hegde]

fire and ice, tame and wild
just right. Perfecto! Add or subtract, but attraction always multiplies :)
A romantically crafted piece. Very expressive.
Enjoyed reading it, Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Abhilash. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing and beautiful words shared dear Lydia.
"barefoot and wearing my butterfly dress
i spin through the maelstrom of memory
pillow thoughts and peppermints
i squint through the camera lens
seeing only you"
I do like the above lines. I do like those bare feet ladies. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

John, so nice to see you on my page. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Lydia and you are welcome my friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Beautiful, romantic expression in a poem. You pen this with a light caress as your words celebrate long lasting love. Oh Goldilocks only arrives at her conclusion after tasting the other two bowls lol!

[Lydia Shutter]

True enough, John.....hey, a bit of variety will not kill Goldilocks! LOL Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[X]

Of magical moments and tender hearts...a beautiful poem Lydia--Just Right!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Kira. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

'but joy multiplied through the years'
your lines Lydi** are a testament to a wonderful and loving relationship still in blossom after many years. A romantic love story and your posted artwork is something else to feast on. A wonderful read.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Chris. I so appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

she is always welcome to my porridge:) what lovely lines Lydia:) LOL my nickname as a boy was the bear by the way:/

[Lydia Shutter]

And mine was "Goldilocks"! Glad you enjoyed, Robert. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

Awe I love it

[Einstein Noodle]

awwwwwwwwwww such a love story .. only comes from commitment, resolutions and fidelity without burden .. touches me ol' heart this morning Lydia .. thanks for sharing!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks for the review, E. Have a great day. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

you too Lydi! ... nice pic choice as well says i! ;)

[Patricia Wedel]

The porriige was delicious and the Chair broke... however; the Bed was Just Right ...
like sleeping with Butterflies that tickle and touch ... with pillow thoughts. tenderly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here. thank you, Pat. Lydi**

[Akshay Rawal]

It was more about the feeling for me. The poem starts and maintains an air of freshness and is written in a relaxed tone, "butterfly", "peppermint" infused with an mysterious chaos, "maelstrom" "wild". Maybe it represented a mix of feelings when you see someone who you love.

Also noted the Goldilocks reference, and how you seemed to be in a Goldilocks zone with your loved one. "Just right, not too little of sth, not too much of sth".

"Multiplying throughout the years" implies the subject has been with you for a long time, could be dedicated to a life partner

I also liked how MH pointed out in his review below the reference of the butterfly effect and memory. That was deep.

[Lydia Shutter]

Akshay, your reviews are just wonderful....in depth. I love reading what my words meant for you. thank you. Lydi**

[Akshay Rawal]

My pleasure, Lydi :) Looking forward to read more