once upon a time

artwork by felix mas

you held my hand once upon a time

when the world viewed me 

with flaccid indifference

and i felt lost in the translation

you reached for me

through crevices of desire

i bathed in your words

cradling your message

unbuttoning long clothed emotions

this afternoon my tongue once again

tasted your words

and i admitted to my innermost self

it wasn't just once upon a time

you will hold my hand until forever

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Truly one of the most exquisite tangles of twisted nostalgia I've been touched by lately! I love the way your message slowly winds it's way from thinking of the past as "past" and then slowly revealing how much it still dominates the present (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

We all are a conglomeration of our pasts, Margie. No matter how much we try to ignore that fact, it is true. Thank you so much for the visit. Lydi**

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful words won’t do it justice I love it

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Julie. Lydi**

[BlackPrince]

I sense nostalgia and appreciation in your poem. As you rightly say in your comments below, 'We are all a conglomeration of our pasts', I do believe, at least I try, in making the human existence a bearable and wonderful experience for each soul I encounter in my daily life. Make people feel good, loved, valued, acknowledged and needed. Because it is the various daily interactions with other humans, whether family, friends, colleagues or strangers, that make the many pages in our personal life story.
I'd like to think that somebody looks back to a certain time with me with gladness.
In our brief time on Earth, let us uplift the collective human spirit.

Well done!!!

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely attitude in life to have. I am sure someone remembers you fondly if you treat the world this way. Thank you for reading and reviewing. Lydi*

[Lyn Anderson]

You are good at capturing that romantic nostalgia without making it unbearably sappy. Nice to read you again

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Lyn. Thanks. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

'you reached for me - through crevices of desire - i bathed in your words - cradling .. .. .. '

There are times - even moments, that fill a being with such precious words and actions that mark one for ever and ever after! Oh how this poem enhances those emotions and - in ways only you and few others can recreate. Beautiful, beautiful language!

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Emma, you are so kind...far too kind really, but I so appreciate you. Thank you, my friend. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Meant every word. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful. I remember my Grandfather always holding my grandmother's hands. True love is always needing to feel the hand of your love. Thank you dear Lydia for sharing the wonderful poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Romance is in your soul, my friend. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Your poetry is outstanding and touching. So pure of heart and thought. All in a wonderful measure and balance. Artwork is high quality choice.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Sami. You and I always look for just the right artwork to accompany our words. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

All true. You are welcome.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed a poem of different hews as it has romance and love but shares that space with a folorn retropective view of what once was. Flowing and captivating piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John...just a bit of poignant reflection I suppose. Lydi**

[Wild Rose]

What a nice sentiment lass
Dont think I'll change lasses now

[Lydia Shutter]

Change lasses? I am sure I don't understand. Thank you for the visit. LydI*

[Wild Rose]

Lasses = Girls (North of England dialect)
Lads = Boys

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, I knew lasses were girls, but I was confused by your review. In any case, thank you.