a ribbon of light

artwork by susan lyon

a ribbon of light winds its way

Into my “almost awake” time

i hug the tangled sheet

a smile plays on my lips

thinking of when I hugged you last

when my senses were drenched

by the spicy-sweet smell of your cologne

you had me thinking thoughts

never before dreamed of

feeling emotions i only experienced

in the pages of a book

realistically i know

that was decades ago

but this morning

It all danced through

a ribbon of light

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

What a beautiful thought - almost hypnotic, watching, losing, finding and then focussed on

' .. you had me thinking thoughts
never before dreamed of
feeling emotions i only experienced
in the pages of a book.

(had to search for one of your poems I'd not reviewed!) Must find more. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, you are a gem! Thank you so much for this lovely review. Happy Easter to you and your loved ones. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks, dearest Lydi. Sorry, just had a phone call and had to answer, forgive the delay. Hope you also enjoy the holiday weekend. Time off can be so very welcome. Hugs and grins galore.

Returning to your poem: I always enjoy or am touched by your writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

And I, sweet friend, am touched by your reviews.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Ah! That ribbon of light always has a way of wafting through our dreams. It's a temporary joy that seems to hold us in forever.

[Lydia Shutter]

And remembering is always sweet. Thank you, Linda. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

One of the best things you've written.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely thing to say, light. Thank you. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

You are very welcome. :)

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was oh, so beautiful and romantic. It's the right mix of nostalgia and sensuality, delicate and delightful. I enjoyed the read.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Fabian. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

I love a Ribbon of Light… Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Pat.

[Chris Shaw]

So romantic is the mood in these lines Lydi**. It all played out before my eyes with such clarity. Such warm feelings for a reflective look back. So sensual. Really nice work. Love this piece and of course you select your posted artwork with such care.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I always appreciate the fact you notice the artwork, Chris. Thank you for that and for the review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome Lydi**.

[Chris Shaw]

I am enjoying your book Lydi**. I'm dipping in and out, so will write to you when I have finished. Loved your personal message :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Chris. Glad you are enjoying the book. Thanks so much for buying it. Lydi**

[redzone]

the 'afterglow' sometimes lasts for decades and longer if the love was real and alive with hope... one of your "nicest" poems Lydi, thank you for a warm feeling this morning....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much Curt...for this review and for the review of my poetry book too. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhh so romantically elevating .. i think i might be glowing in the reading ;)) one of my most "calling me" times is that "...almost awake.." time .. your ribbon of light is subtle but very important .. such a lasting love this speaks to for me .. thanks for sharing as always darlin' :)
E.
ps. the pic looks astonishingly alike to our yoga instructor .. she is so sweet and a "ribbon of light' herself.

[Lydia Shutter]

Really? Your yoga instructor is a beautiful lady then! Thank you for the great review, E! Lydi**

[Patricia]

Oh, lovely writing! That ending was so perfect! Loved the line feeling emotions I only experienced in a book… that was fantastic :)

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you so much, Patricia. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

Sometimes we have good memories, too. This one, in fact, sounds rather hot. If you're going to have flashbacks, this is the brand you want.

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, John. Thank you so much for the review. Lydi***