the legend

photo by emily soto






an unnamed river
flows deep within me

uncharted waters
rapidly cascading
as they hum their siren song

in ambient cyclicity
you plant seeds of desire
on its banks

fluently translating my fantasies
into passionate facts
while writing the legend
of a river

that now sweetly
sings your name

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my goodness Lydi, ... such a ball of fire embraced in subtleties ,,i love this poem .. it is so romantic and passionate in such a gentle .. pleasing ... beautiful way .. bravo .. hats off ... raising (what's left of) me pint to you darlin' ... great read ...

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here...this is one of my older writes. Someone discovered it yesterday and all of a sudden it is getting comments. Thank you so much, E. Always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

it's stunning .. should be in print .. later gator! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

If there is a next book, I will include it. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

as you should! ;)

[Terpsichore]

Passion and rivers have much in common. Flow, winding twists and turns along the way, and always they run their course no matter what.

T

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[joey]

this is beautiful truly. longing as a river

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Joey. Lydi**

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

The legend of love or passion to someone or something...
I like how you presented it here. Amazing!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Dh...nice to see you on my page. Lydi**

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

You're welcome. :)

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

You're welcome. :)

[Pryde Foltz]

fluently translating my fantasies
into passionate facts
while writing the legend
of a river

Some great imagery, Lydi*

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Pryde.

[emmajoy]

There's a catch in the throat to this as the flow of words turns imagination to hope. Love the thought of finding a name, because that just has to be the acknowledgement of passion, of love. You use such beautiful language, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for stopping by, Emmajoy. Lydi**

[Ruth]

How beautiful...you voice passion with elegance and it warms my heart Lydi ♥

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Poppy! Lydi**

[willweb]

My breath has left me this morning reading and re-reading this mesmerizing poetic piece of art. Lydi, this was absolutely beautiful and so very touching. I love everything about this. Love and desire abound in the simplicity of this wonderful poem. I am in awe of your talent.

[Lydia Shutter]

And I am walking tall after reading this review, my friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful words and poetry.
"uncharted waters
rapidly cascading
as they hum their siren song"
I like the description and I agree. Woman should be treated like unchartered rivers and sweet mystery. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A beautiful poem of feeling love from anothr's existence; written in smooth velvet words and phrases.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, John. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... how deep is your river...
so sublime. It ripples over like an
untamed symphony of emotions to
fall for peaceful and serene streams
of calm caresses. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

My sweet friend, I thank you for the lovely review. You are poetic down to your toes! Lydi**