there was poetry

artwork by anna razumovskaya

i dared to dream

but the dream swam off 

into the curve in a river

i would never be able to navigate

yes, the dream had its own agenda

then dust gathered

and the wind nearly erased the dream

morphing images of what might have been

then there was you

you stroked those images

as if they were a genie's lamp

resuscitating the dream

bringing it back to life

yes, you

as you walked through my dark alleyways

you illuminated them 

and in the sunlight

there was poetry

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

awwwwww ... yes .. then there was poetry! how it lights and lightens our load eh!? dreams of youth are as reckless and lofty as is the galaxy .. gravity will have its sway tho ... and then there was poetry ..wonderful emotive closing Lydi! makes me ol' heart lift up and dream :)
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Keep Dreaming, E. It keeps us young...well sort of anyway! :) Thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

it definitely keeps one young .. in mind and spirit .. where it really counts eh!? ;))))))))))))))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, the jury is still out on that, E! :)

[Einstein Noodle]

well .... lets try this https://youtu.be/vWz9VN40nCA
:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) as i'm sitting here with back and shoulder braces on :}

[Lydia Shutter]

Always enjoyed Olivia Newton John! Thanks for the morning workout.

[Einstein Noodle]

;)..............................

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah don't listen to that big 'E' fella, He IS a smooth talker lol!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are too funny, John! LOL

[Arundass TP]

This is a real poetic experience; that every poet go through. beautifully written. A different explanation. Attractive lines.

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks so much. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful graceful journey of imagination. It reminds me of how our dreams are often diverted & they might go underground for a bit, but then are resurrected in different situations, possibly in new ways we couldn't have imagined. Your poem urges us to hold on to our dreams, but not in a rigid way that might preclude a surprise (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, always hold onto dreams....even as they change with time. Thank you so much for the lovely review, Margie. I hope you had a joyous Thanksgiving. Lydi**

[Dave Brown]

I should be looking here more often
I am missing some wonderful pieces which includes the excellent images you always include
Do you have her phone #

[Lydia Shutter]

Sorry, Dave, she did not tell me her contact info! :) Thanks for the review and for appreciating the artwork. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

What we find in poetry is often what we find in people.. a beckon, a whisper to learn more. Perhaps. This poem really touches me, Lydi, think it has more than a few layers, thank you so much for sharing it. Keep safe,, dear friend.. and, thank you.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Emma. Be well. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Smiles, thoughts and the obvious More, Lydi..

[Miss Sharon]

(as you walked through my dark alleyways you illuminated them and in the sunlight there was poetry) Such a beautiful closure to this welcomed write my friend. I love this one. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sharon. Hope you are well in this crazy time. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

This write reminds me of my boyfriend.
This is sweet and lovely.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am pleased you liked it! Thank you for letting me know. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

You're welcome!

[Chris Shaw]

How romantic Lydi**. When you thought your dreams were out of reach a Prince Charming worked some special magic. How lovely when the shadows disappear and you have light. Your artwork is a perfect match for your lines. Keep safe and well my friend.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Chris. May no shadows fall on you this weekend, my friend. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Lorry]

I thought at last lines end that you found a cord and pulled it and it was a makeup mirror with bulbs all around illuminating your reflection, as you are poetry Lydi.
Perhaps amongst all the personal and greater tragedies our life navigates, poetry is our island when we find ourselves, our real selves where we are unburdened by the layers of life that tries to distract us from our self.
I do wonder what all the unpoets do in times of need, but then I remember that they simply use the household thought desensitisor furniture, more commonly known as the tv 😀
I wonder if they dream in adverts 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

Lorry, you are so kind. Such a compliment! You made my day. Thank you very much. Yes, poetry gets us through every part of life...whether happy or sad. Not sure how the TV can compare! Lydi**

[Lorry]

If it can get us through the election and Covid, perhaps we should look into poetry curing it. Well, no stranger than some of the things tried. I'd rather swallow a sonnet than hydraquackyville.... Hidroclorxi.... Trumps hooch! 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL Lorry, your sense of humor is always great. Thank you.

[Patricia Wedel]

“And there was poetry”... dreamers go where Rivers flow in streams of inspiration... lovely photo that blends with flowers reverie. gently, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. You have such a poetic soul!

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeee! Amazing poetry along marvelous paintings. Romance is illuminated through your words and art is highlighted by your choices. Genie's lamp was a great imagery. There was poetry and by poets like yourself, will always be...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sami. I know you enjoy the artwork like I do. Be well. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

So true. You are welcome Lydia.