you are the poem i read

you are the poem i read

A Poem by Lydia Shutter


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when the world is overwhelming
and the horizon is suddenly dark
you are the poem i read
your waterfalls of emotion drench me
i open my mind to a kaleidoscope of color
an ever-changing palette of hues
like colonizing a new country
words build new meanings 
then take up residence in my psyche
each one like a kiss on my cheek
then my neck
and beyond
each one thrilling me just a little more
till the world is not so bad after all
and i’m hungry to take a bite out of my day
you need to know this
you are the poem I read


if you think it might be about you....then it is!  

© 2014 Lydia Shutter


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Hi Lydia, I just joined and posted today, and all because of you! I was seaarching the sites and when I came here and read this poem, it blew me away. Your writing is so very good, and I love your use of similes and metaphors, amazing. I read more and found all of them so wonderful.

I don't know if you have time to help me a bit, but I do have an important question. I don't know how to go about enlarging my picture to put above my poem, and then have a border connecting the two. I asked in two places of the Forum, but it looks as if they don't answer much there.

Being new, if you have any suggestions that could help me, I sure would appreciate! I'm so glad I came here and found you. I'm getting more excited to write more now after reading you. Thanks so much!

Hugs,
ArtGal (Sharon)

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Sharon, I just use a photo or graphic I have saved on my computer and I insert it by using the littl.. read more



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this is a wonderful idea you are the poem I read bringing a new beginning in every verse

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Ron. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**
 wordman

9 Years Ago

lol worked all day today
Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Oh well. Enjoy tomorrow if you are able to.
A wholesome friendship whether purely platonic, physical or a bit a both, does indeed reinvigorate the soul and our general well-being, as the world, foibles et all, always seems a better place to be in with that special person around!

A fine, holistic write, effervescent with creative colours and kindred spirit!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Your reviews make me feel good about my writing, Tom. Thank you so much. Lydi**
What a lovely write, Lydi*. The craft work was spot on to boot:)

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Pryde. Lydi**
dear Lydi.... like the hands on an
hour glass... your poetry teases my day...
slowly moving toward evening where we
hear the chimes of evening's love songs.
Words changing hues... the Blue Danube...
or the soft windmills in a meadow of
tulips.... your poetry is worth the dream.
truly... Pat

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

As always, Pat, your review is poetic and so magical. Thank you very much, sweet friend. Lydi**
Patricia Wedel

9 Years Ago

We are art and poetry in motion.
truly... Pat
It was written really well, I like the metaphors and all the color it presents to my mind. Very good write, and keep up the good work! Can't wait to read more poems soon. I just got a little confused on the stanzas, just wondering if they were stanzas or not. But nice write! I loved the way you proposed all the color and all the beauty. Keep on writing, and make sure to be on the look out for uses of other things you could use in your writes, like I see you've already done, because that can help a lot, too!
♥Sarabelle♥

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Sarabelle.....you are obviously one who believes poetry needs a form. I am not of that school. I h.. read more
Sarabelle

9 Years Ago

Oh no, I hope you didn't get me wrong at all. I was just a bit confused at where the stanzas where, .. read more
This is exactly how I feel about your poetry Lydi...I always find something delightful in your words. I have missed you. I'm thrilled you are back. Hugs, Julie

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Hi Julie! I have been back a month or so.....on and off. I check out new poetry as time allows. T.. read more
Thank you for this wonderful write Lydi:)

So insightful. We learn so much from being here, reading, reviewing, being read. May we swim in your words here Lydi.

Regards
Troy


Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thank you for visiting, Troy. Lydi**
A beautiful poem for the writer and the reader. Both need each other. I tell the young writers. Read, read and read some more. We can learn from each other. I like the open ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

You are so right....we can all learn from one another. Thank you for this lovely review. I appreci.. read more
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

You are welcome Lydia. Always a pleasure to read your poetry.
Another beautiful write from you, Lydi, and the format is really complimentary to the poem. That last little line wraps it up neatly.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much. Lydi**
A wonderful and amazing connection indeed that you have, we have for poetry and its thrills. The suddenly dark becomes drenched in light and the suddenly touching becomes a waterfall of the psyche. Your poetry does magical things to us as we are transformed within. Excellent...:)...............

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lydia Shutter

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Sami. I appreciate your review. Lydi**
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

My pleasure. Any time...:)...................

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