alliteration flirtation

artwork by liliane danino

life has slithered sideways

slipping on its steamy slimy underbelly

skipping skillfully through the shadows

           that’s why 

this dizzy and diverse ditzy dame

decides to dabble devotedly

in a daily dose of whimsical words

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a playful and whimsical exploration of the twists and turns of life, and the ways in which we navigate its challenges and joys. The use of alliteration, such as "slipping on its steamy slimy underbelly," creates a sense of both movement and texture, while the imagery of "skipping skillfully through the shadows" adds a touch of lightness and grace. Your words convey a sense of both humor and resilience, and the final lines, "this dizzy and diverse ditzy dame / decides to dabble devotedly / in a daily dose of whimsical words," are both charming and inspiring. Your poem is a testament to the power of language to lift our spirits and to help us find our way in the world.

[Lydia Shutter]

Once again, your review is in depth and much appreciated! Lydi**

[Pete]

wow, what a tease. what a smorgasbord - pic, title, smooth, impactful wording. you've really got it all going on here. bravo ... :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Pete. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

I LOVE this Lydi! But then again...I love all your writings. (I do not seem able of posting a new poem on this site. Here is what I wrote to my friends today...(This may be my last post on this site. I've tried many times to post a new poem without success. That caPatcha thing just keeps circling and will not post my new poem. I've tried to get in touch with whoever runs or owns this site without success either. I am very sad and upset. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Sharon. A few weeks ago, my page was "Forbidden" and for the last 2 weeks have not been able to post either. I have the same problem you do. I emailed Charlie. Hopefully he will remedy the situation. It saddens me as well. Thank you for visiting my page, Sharon. Hopefully we will be able to post new poetry soon. Lydi***

[DIVYA]

"a daily dose of whimsical words"

That sounds like the most delightful, soul fulfilling thing one could take up. I loved this poem with it's delightful alliteration, amazing imagery and the dizzy and diverse ditzy dame who has a soul full of poetry. Ditzy is my truly, most favorite word. Kudos dear Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, thank you for starting my day off with sunshine! I appreciate you. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

It was such a pleasure, dear Lydi.

[Ken Simm.]

Such wonderful alliteration. Reading this aloud is almost a lesson in diction.

[Lydia Shutter]

Always happy to be part of a lesson! Thanks, Ken. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

well, your ditziness is dazzling dear Lydia:) I love alliteration always have

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Robert. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

can't be serious all the time can we!? :)))))))))) thanks for the fine reminder ... you have elevated the somber me to lifting clouds
luv and joy
E.
ps. "...ditzy dame" indeed :))))))))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Thanks so much, E. Top of the mornin' to ya! Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

If you can laugh at yourself and live stress free, a sort of light hearted approach, life is just so much smoother and happier. Great painting too as well as the write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Andrew. I think we all need to take ourselves less seriously! Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

The image is a great choice for the poem and perfectly represents the content within. This is a fun and self-deprecating write written with the humor of a very confident woman. Well done.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yea, well, I am who I am....just like Popeye! LOL We all need a bit of whimsy in our lives. Best not to take ourselves too seriously! Thanks, Linda. Lydi**

[willweb]

This was fun and ditsy? Well, in my opinion life should be fun and if ditzy helps add to the fun they ditzy it is. Actually, ditzy is a pretty cool word if you think about it. But then again so is your poem, it is fun, it is creative and it is very cool...just like the dame who wrote it. : )

[Lydia Shutter]

:) thank you so much, Will....you are pretty cool yourself! Lydi**