the fabric of you

artwork by stanislav sugintas

like my favorite worn sweater

i pull the warmth of your friendship

over my head each morning

as the sun grows over the horizon

 

some would say its color clashes

with the ivory skin it snuggles against

but it complements me

caressing me like priceless french silk

 

the truth is deep inside me

were only silent phrases

till the words were spoken in your voice 

simple words perhaps

but your voice transformed them

into an orchestra of beauty

 

those memorable syllables 

can’t be found in any dictionary

save the one that resides within my heart

so, yes, each morning i linger with your friendship

procrastinating over coffee and dreams

entertaining myself with the attraction

reveling in the fabric of you 

 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia ... extraordinary poetry woven with silver and gold threads of feelings orchestrated by dreams ...
knowing your voice will always sustain me... "Like my favorite worn sweater
I pull the warmth of your friendship over my head each mornung as the sun grows over the horizon"... truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

And good morning to you... I love this treasured poetry I discovered under a seashell in my in my dreams...

[Lydia Shutter]

:) you are so poetic!

[Michael G. Smith]

I like how you made friendship and just an average into a subtle grandeur as it should be.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Michael. Lydi**

[Michael G. Smith]

That's supposed to be average day, lol.

[DIVYA]

Its a blessing to have a friend in whose company one is so at home, comfortable and on the same spiritual wavelength. The beauty of your poetry here conveys the joy in totality.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, I am overwhelmed at all the reviews you are leaving for me. You are so appreciated. Lydi**

[APOORVA]

some would say its color clashes
with the ivory skin it snuggles against
but it complements me
caressing me like priceless french silk
I CONNECTED WITH THESE LINES, IT PIERCES A PAIN AND LOVE


the truth is deep inside me
were only silent phrases
till the words were spoken in your voice
simple words perhaps
but your voice transformed them
into an orchestra of beauty
SEEMS YOU PLAY WITH WORDS AS BEAUTIFUL AS NOTHING, WOW !

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks, Apoorva. Lydi**

[Shabeeh Haider]

A wonderful friendship to wrap oneself in.
Lovely imagery and excellent phrases.
A pleasure to read. thank you for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Shabeeh. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

When one is graced to experience a friendship as warm and inviting as you describe with your words there is enough silver and golden threads to weave a relationship that lasts forever, endures the darning of tears, finds new buttons to replace ones lost, uses the best, and gentlest of detergents, and of course air dries it after wrapping in a soft cloth for protection.

A beautiful poem with an image that relays the concept that the different strands of color in her hair and garment are there to enable one to visualize just how different the phases of an intimate friendship may be; different but all blending to be those of perfection!

Yes, a friendship as this spins itself right into one's heart of hearts!

[Lydia Shutter]

I love how you ran with my metaphor, Sheila! Thank you so much for this wonderful review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and amazing poetry.
"some would say its color clashes
with the ivory skin it snuggles against
but it complements me
caressing me like priceless french silk"
French silk. A softness never forgotten. Thank you Lydia for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

No, we don't forget some things, do we? Thanks so much, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

No we don't and you are welcome dear Lydia.

[D Connolly]

I love the third stanza, "were only silent phrases, till the words were spoken in your voice, simple words perhaps, but your voice transformed them". There were things inside me that I didn't know I wanted others to see until my special friend spoke them aloud, and turned them from simple things, or frightening things to something beautiful. Sharing that with someone is amazing

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, absolutely. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

Wow! I'm going out in the frozen cold this morning wishing I could wear your clothes.

Another great write!

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

Stay warm, Al! Thanks for stopping by. Lydi**

[Lorry]

I think your words here are your own orchestra of beauty Lydi. Felt, respected and ever present in our lives, the heart with just the knowledge of their presence. Beautiful.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Nemo. Lydi**