still

artwork "the stars" by anna razumovskay

the air seems to vibrate

there is a mere insinuation of music

an oldie but goodie

while a sort of phantasmagoria 

plays before my eyes

like dust dancing through the sunlight

but it is night

the sound of my own breathing

hypnotizes me

till i tumble into a dream

i must reluctantly admit

the truth... 

it's all about you

still

Reviews

[barleygirl]

The most romantic mood is tingling my extremities now that my eyes have rippled over such beauties as: "insinuation of music" . . . "phantasmagoria" . . . "dust dancing thru the sunlight" . . . and then the last 2 lines which are a monument of love & appreciation. I'm happy you're with someone that makes you feel so fulfilled, so I know you'll have a warm sparkling Christmas! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Margie. I love using words that are often ignored. Your continued reviewing of my words is much appreciated. Be well, my friend. Merry Christmas. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

(i must reluctantly admit the truth...it's all about you still) And forever shall it be I imagine! A beautiful write as you do them so well my dear friend. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sharon. Have a wonderful day. Lydi**

[Norah]

this is so subtle and sensual, love it

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Norah. Romantic poetry should be subtle in my opinion....that way more people can identify with it. Lydi**

[Danny Metcalfe]

I really like these lines: 'while a sort of phantasmagoria
plays before my eyes
like dust dancing through the sunlight
but it is night
the sound of my own breathing
hypnotizes me
till i tumble into a dream'

Great use of words and metaphor.

Nice work. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Danny. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Vectra Mendonie]

I liked this. It took a couple reads because there wasn't any punctuation or capitalization, but that may just be me. Plus reading it more than once helped me understand the meaning a bit better, I think. It was a good poem, short and sweet. Good job!

[Lydia Shutter]

Vectra, a lot of poetry does not have punctuation or capitalization. I appreciate the time you took to read my words. Lydia

[Patricia]

Very nice poem and I love the ending

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Patricia. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lydi, whenever I read you, I always feel your words, every phrase penetrates my consciousness. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that we've been reading each other for years, or maybe it's simply because as a writer, they just don't come any better, than you! Happy New Year!

[Lydia Shutter]

Happy New Year to you, Kelly. May life bring you much happiness in 2021. Thank you for being a poetic friend for all these years. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I never ever use the word Wow!. But I can't say that now because Wow!

[Lydia Shutter]

:) I will take that as a compliment. Thank you, Ken. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of one entering that twilight area between sleep and wakefulness at first, until the last four lines tell us another type of fantasy has been unfolding. Some things are not easily forgotten, even in our dreams.

[Lydia Shutter]

How true, John. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

As you tumble into a dream... in the
Stillness of the night... remembering the
moments that always come back when stars shine bright.
Beautiful poetry and Art. tenderly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a forever love poem, beautiful in its concept and delivery.
and you know you had me at "oldie but goodie"

the title made me think of Lionel Richie...

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Have to admit, I heard the song, "Still" on the radio this morning on my way to the chiropractor! :) Thanks, Jacob. Merry Christmas! Lydi**