your words

we inspire one another....and that is so wonderful!

artwork  by ruth oosterman

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your words give birth to mine
massaging my world
     sparking it
bestowing inspiration
with kisses of thought

my fingertips tingle
dancing with rhythmic syllables
my thoughts sway very near yours
never quite touching them
          propriety being what it is

reigning over separate spherical empires
               swollen with connotation
they ramble at times
     like an old woman’s thoughts
yet they design a mellifluous language
i yearn to speak fluently

Reviews

[Sophy Freebirds]

You've very clearly said how we borrow each others thoughts.We can' t be accused of plagiary.. We inspire each other to write.. i liked the line which "respects social propriety" ,we don't ape lines.. but our same thoughts are penned differently- every poet has a unique style. Liked the message of it :) liked the title" your words"- clearly prepares the reader to experience the impàct of his words on others.

~Sophy

[Lydia Shutter]

Unfortunately, there is plenty of plagiarism on the internet....I was a victim of it myself. Using concepts and running with them is one thing, but using the same words in the same phrase in a poem, well, that is not legal...and not ethical either. Thank you for your review, Sophy. May you always be inspired by the wonderful writers at the WC. Lydi**

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am really sorry for what happened Lydi :(... And yea you all are like a great inspiration for me.I strive towards perfection.seeing writers like you..Always a pleasure to visit you.

[Lydia Shutter]

That's great, my friend.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

You write with an impassioned eloquence, sweet Lydi...

I love how you take my thoughts on a fantastic journey...

Metaphorically massaging the very fiber of sensuality... stroking inspiration, teasingly...

You wicked woman, YOU! lol ;)

Love this!~xoxo~:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Wicked, me? LOL Smiling a knowing smile here. Thanks so much, Robbie. Lydi**

[Robbie~xoxo~]

You are magical, Lydi!... and... deliciously Wicked! lol xx ;)

[Daydreamer]

Very eloquent and compelling! I love poetry so much ♥

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you. Lydi*

[Sami Khalil]

Inspiration is indeed mutual and affect us in so many ways. You speak fluently in that language. Excellent...:).................

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sami. Enjoy your day. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You too. You are welcome muchly...:)...n

[Kelly Scheppers]

There's something about that word - mellifluous, that I absolutely love! It rolls off the tongue like... like butter on corn-on-the-cobb, doesn't it?

"my fingertips tingle
dancing with rhythmic syllables
my thoughts sway very near yours
never quite touching them
propriety being what it is"

You've inspired me quite a few times through the years, Lydi...and I suppose you always will!



My best,
kelly

[Lydia Shutter]

Believe me, Kelly, that is mutual! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[willweb]

And I yearn to speak your language Lydia, always such beauty appears when I read your words and this was no exception. A gorgeous poem today that I really enjoyed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed, Will. Thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

now this is poetry "spiced" up.. I love it.. you have such enchanting magic in your writing, that captivates me to continue reading, hanging on each syllable letting it roll sensually off my senses.. This one is no exception.. absolutely adore this..

[Lydia Shutter]

April, thank you very much for the wonderful review. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

You're more than welcome. It was definitely my pleasure.. Added to my fav's so I can revisit and enjoy again and again.. :)

[Pryde Foltz]

reigning over separate spherical empires
swollen with connotation
they ramble at times
like an old woman’s thoughts
yet they design a mellifluous language
i yearn to speak fluently

Masterful, Lydi*

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Pryde. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah the inspiration we get from other poets...sometimes giving us that feeling that "we are all we have"

and you speak quite fluently...

i really like "never quite touching them/propriety being what it is."

i like how our thoughts sway together.

thank you for this poem, Lydi.

jacob

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, we feed off one another.....and the meal is quite satisying! :) Thank you, Jacob. Lydi**

[Blake Fodor]

This is a great piece..it makes me think.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you!

[Frieda P]

Perfectly poetic, and accurate Lydikey...you certainly can translate the mundane into something magical, you know I felt this one joisey, so apropos! You inspire me all the time....speak fluent poetry, what a concept!

Love the 'old woman's thoughts'...........

[Lydia Shutter]

Hey, I AM an old woman! :) Thank you, my joisey cohort.....always appreciate your visits! Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Oh Lydikey Lydikey, you're a silly woman, you'll always be young at heart!

[Lydia Shutter]

That much is true...silly and young. Hey, why not? LOL

[Frieda P]

Only way to go, we might have some crinkles but they tell the story of how we got to this dang place! haha

[Lydia Shutter]

And we earned each and every one of them! Have a great day, Frieda. I am outta here.

[Frieda P]

Indeed, but we're not sharing those secrets today, enjoy Lydi!