even now

artwork by garmash

even now

gray hair blowing in the sea breeze

beauty was her calling card

 

she tasted summer with lusty abandon

as tips of nostalgia were moistened

by the memory of a juicy peach

eaten at the beach

juice running down her chin

till “he” licked it off

 

oh yes, a liquefied reminiscence

whitecaps breaking over and under them

salty clean yet seductive giggles

turning into fulfilled fantasies

fit for kings and queens

ones only encountered in her wildest dreams…..or poetry

 

yes, even now

beauty was still her calling card

and poetry her salvation

 

 

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Again, Lydi,
You've blessed us with a wondrously beautiful and meaningful fit of a painting … it's a though she's fanning her dress at life's cares to fly away, exactly how the moment and suggestive nuances of your poem make me want to toss it all to the wind, grab a handful of romance, chase a kite until breathless and drunk from laughter … then, soothe into slow, deliberate lovemaking … oops! Ya got me carried off there … blush!

"Calling card" and "salvation", it's an enthralling piece from your depthless well of sensual affection and imagery, we all adore and need!
Thank you, Dear Lady-Poet … warmest hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you like the artwork I chose. I try to find something to complement my words. Although you did get a bit carried away, I am so pleased you enjoyed the words. Be well. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Always, Lydi, my honor and pleasure!

[Bacchus]

poetry is the place...
love the color in the hair
and the white peaks on the water...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Bacchus. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

The art is incredible... I see the woman as young at
heart, yet wise as the ocean breeze that sweeps across
memories of a juicy peach eaten at the beach... white caps
breaking over and under them... fantasies only encountered
in her wildest dreams..... or poetry. Even now beauty
was still her calling card and poetry her salvation.
You have painted the essence of a woman's soul.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat....for the review and for giving me the line that started it all. You are a special friend. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Only you can express the feelings of the
sensitivities of a woman who embraces the
beauty of lustful encounters that linger
on the threshold of love. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Pat!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Indeed, beauty - even for a short while, can produce profound action in men, women and all that bother to look at and for it, well done, good read.

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it....poets see beauty others do not. We are fortunate. Thank you for the review, Tom. Lydi*

[Kelly Scheppers]

I do believe poetry will always be my salvation. And as long as I am on this earth, this place will be my calling card - to you!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so sweet, Kelly. Love that new photo! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Terpsichore]

'yes, even now,' such a redundant phrase really. Time is not the enemy, simply how we consider its effect.

A lovely and uplifting poem that makes me quite look forward to the graying of my hair. :))

T

[Lydia Shutter]

Good! Thanks for the review, Terpsichore. Lydi**

[Sanober]

Ohhh yummy... the taste of the sea breeze, the memory of juicy peaches..and all the delicious thoughts and fantasies... Your poetry catapults me to magical places. anyone who maybe losing their passion for life, I'd recommend your poetry to them. always a delight to read you, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sanober, I am always so happy to see a review from you, my friend. Glad you were transported by my words. Life....we have to be passionate about it no matter what our ages, don't we? Thank you so much for the review. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I really love this message! Young people think old people dry up & forget about sensuality, but I think we have it over them in spades! I love the peach imagery, something I've considered a staple in my bag of tricks. Even tho this is about a woman, I find older men to be so much more sexy than young guys, in many of the same ways as you've described here.

[Lydia Shutter]

Hey, we rock! LOL Thanks, Margie. Lydi**

[Ted Kniffen]

There' more to the sea and thee than wind and water I wager. Good one Lydi. Well spoken.

[Lydia Shutter]

Me? Nah, I am what I am....me and Popeye! LOL Thanks so much, Ted. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

There's such a heavenly twist to this post! Your picture lures with that lovely young woman but the words show more, far more: no matter what age, what inclination - the juiciness of human emotion, lust, love.. all... is there for the taking, wanting at an time. Down with discretion and inhibition -. just be.. go for it.. whenever!

You capture emotions so beautifully, lydi. x

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you, sweet Emma. I always appreciate your visits. Lydi**

[Ardra]

so true its just the body that ages... the heart still remains young :) loved the way you have portrayed it..

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you so much, Ria. Lydi**