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! ;)

[Baby Ricochet]

Beautifully romantic. Love the river metaphor and the ending. I'm all aglow now.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Baby. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

Mind and pen are exceptional allies. I was wowed!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much. Lydi*

[AprilRN1210]

what pleasure can be derived from one that not only can tap into those uncharted waters, but to gain control over the powerful tides and give it a name.. breathing life into those fantasies and flowing passion through the soul.. oh yes!.. fun indeed.. I have heard of such a legend.. still looking :)

amazing writing as usual girl.. this one sings sweetly of rapture from within by one that knows its secret.. love it!

[Lydia Shutter]

And you will find it too, April. I am certain of it. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

here's to hoping girl..... you are welcome, it is always such a pleasure :)

[Sami Khalil]

A most flowing and enchanting romance as this magica river within. You bring life needed nutrients to others. Excellent as usual...:).....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)............

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"the legend of a river/that now sweetly/sings your name"

wow, that is romantic...you write passion unlike any other...in such metaphoric terms...

i think of the peter, paul and mary song..."Bamboo"

"river, she come down...my home is on the river"

here, the heart is on the river and like a river.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am feeling very talented right about now, Jacob....glad I reminded you of that song. Those songs from the sixties and seventies had the greatest lyrics! I guess we both love metaphors! Thank you. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we do...and you ARE quite talented....

i always get excited when i see there is a new lydi poem on the horizon.

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Thank you very much, my friend.

[wordman]

a sweet love poem Lydia full of hope and desire a river with no name you painted a beautiful picture

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ron. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[wordman]

always welcome