A Syllable Away

artwork by Andrew Atroshenko

Let us rendezvous

in the space between the lines

where the celibacy of a sonnet

will shield us from inquisitive eyes

When the coast is clear

we will climb the mountain of words

till we reach the summit of serenity

There, poised on a poem,

I shall inscribe my desires on your hungry heart

 with only the firmament as witness

You see, my darling,

it is all but a syllable away

 

Reviews

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

"A syllable away
I can make your day
You can make me sway
Then sadness will fly away"

Anything can happen in the magic of a syllable that you used to hear from someone dear. I remember these words from a verse I have read long time ago :
" you captured me
explored everything in me,
every inch of me,
not by your hands
but by just few words"

This is superb, Lydi. Another elegant poem from you. Kudos!

[Lydia Shutter]

Dh, I am always happy to see a review from you on my page. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Nirupama.H]

Lovely poem.
Beautiful imagery and flow.
Really enjoyed reading it :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Nirupama.

[DIVYA]

This poem is amazing...Your words are as playful, ethereal whispers of love...all in a stunning poetry...Indeed, it is all but a syllable away...Your pen has created magic once again...I am still holding my breath.

[Lydia Shutter]

You may breathe now! :) Your reviews are always so sweet, Divya. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

You are most welcome and thanks a lot for sharing your beautiful poetry Lydi.

[Ruth]

Lydi...I simply deep breathe when I read you...smiles...sheer elegance...simply stunning...always a superb weaving from your delicate pen :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Poppy! Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

Mountaineering like it was never done before. Oh the view spectacular and the company grand.

Great write Lydia!

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Al. I appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

There is a joy in your dance of words, this rhythm and movement that moves in the richest extravagance of loving. Life and love as poetry is pure perfection.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Craig. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Brenda Woods]

Beautiful poem - I especially love the descriptions of 'celibacy of a sonnet' and 'poised on a poem', though the entire poem is absolutely divine.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Brenda. Lydi**

[James]

I'm not quite sure how to describe this, for some reason I want to go home and read it to my wife. I love everything about it, the words, the underlying theme, the font and type, everything even the picture works to bring it together. And it works beautifully. Who doesn't like a late night rendezvous, hidden from everyone? I'm saving this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am honored you want to read this to your wife. Wonderful! Thank you so much, James. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

This has such a familiar feel, but maybe it is just your inimitable style. "the celibacy of a sonnet" is delightful (two more lines and THIS would be a sonnet). Anyhow, been away for awhile from both writing and reading but hoping to get back to it soon, and this, your writing, will always be a favored destination. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Familiar because you are a friend and have been reading me for about 15 years now, Jim! thank you so much. Lydi**

[Shabeeh Haider]

The use of words to express an idea are marvelously intertwined. Beautiful phrases and lines

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Shabeeh. Lydi**