My Soft Place

artwork by Emma Uber

You are my soft place to land
a spirited buoyant oasis
to warm my lukewarm spunk

Bouncing down
the rutted highway of life
I stand on tiptoe
to see the love in your eyes
and it seems you are always there
dancing me out of the humdrum 
a bolt of satin unwinding itself
around my heart...

Reviews

[redzone]

in your poetry and your life, I don't see any "lukewarmness", nope, not one ounce.. and to have someone that is like a "bolt of satin unwinding itself around my heart", well, how could there even be a whisper of "humdrum"??? I can see you two dancing Lydi... and I think that is oh so "nice", the poem too!! ;0)

[Lydia Shutter]

We just came home from dancing our way through an 8 day cruise, Curt...really no lukewarm, nope, you see right through me. Thanks for the wonderful review. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

there are those who are intimidated by that sass, and there are those that inspire it, nurture it, and appreciate it.. they help us get that "pep back in our step" so to speak.. they realize when something is wrong and know what we need to get back to where we should be... they "see" us, "know" us.. to be able to look into their eyes and see our true selves reflected back and the pure love and affection staring back at us is a feeling that is beyond comparison.. they are our "rock" when needed, but also that warm, fuzzy place that we want to get lost in... the soft place that minimizes those bruises from all the bumps and ruts in the road of life that want to knock us down and hold us back... The ending is breathtakingly beautiful.. as always you have my soul smiling and my heart in awe of such stunning talent.. I loved this..

[Lydia Shutter]

When you read one of my poems, April, you truly drink in the thoughts I put into the words. Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Your words are like a warm embrace Lydikey...everyone needs a safe place to fall. As always, you hit the sweet spot my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

OMG.....FRIEDA....! How fantastic to see a review from you!!! Thank you so much. Hope all is well. When you need to fall, my friend, the sweet spot will always be there. Lydi**

[Lizardo]

Wow this is deep and enjoyable to read
I did like the first stanza
A soft place where we can rest... yes that is very nice
Great poem

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Lizardo. Lydi**

[Trace]

The Jersey girl in you will never die,
yet you allow the one you love to hold you close
and together you find your way through life.

Simple, sweet surrender
without compromise.

Love this.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Trace, I always appreciate your comments. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Woody]

utterly beautiful. but if I have to pick out lines it would be: I stand on tiptoe to see the love in your eyes.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Woody. Lydi**

[Matching Socks]

So beautiful to have someone that puts the bounce in our hearts.
Love this one Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ana. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely and loving lyrics make this sweet tribute memorable.
Last two lines--sublime!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Frankie. Lydi**

[anne]

Lydia..such a beautiful composition of words in poem...
You are my soft place to land
a spirited buoyant oasis
to warm my lukewarm spunk..its so lovely...:))

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Anne. Lydi**

[Baby Ricochet]

What a lovely little poem. Great work Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**