your smile

artwork by anna rasumovs

i hope you know

it’s as exciting as a first kiss

as intoxicating as the beefeater’s in my glass

as arousing as your caress on my bare shoulder   

your smile stimulates the rhythm of my life

it is the artwork on my walls

the secret i hold close to my heart

it is the light i gravitate towards

and the ink poured onto the bare page

like nectar from a ewer

it is your smile that completes my day

so it shall ever be

 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... "The art upon my walls"
the sound of waterfalls...
Yes, love's kiss is a touch of a
painter's blush. Beautiful sensual
poetry penned with an angel's wing.
A lover's smile is as exciting as a
roller coaster ride. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. Lydi**

[Sanober]

As always...your metaphors sweep me off my feet! Every line is a stand alone poem here...deeply felt and so magnificently written. you write with an angelic light, Lydi. this is what completes the meaning of poetry.

[Lydia Shutter]

My dear friend, thank you. Not sure if you celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow, but if you do, please give your Mom a special hug from me. She has a wonderful daughter! Lydi**

[Sanober]

Yes, we do celebrate here. :) Ah you are so sweet Lydi. I will definitely give her a hug from you :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you!

[Cassie]

awwww...I would say this about my daughter any time..such a lovely and sweet write. Sought of calming

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Cassie! Lydi**

[Woody]

such a simple thing that costs nothing and that's easy to produce but what an effect it can have on the soul!!!! sadly, there aren't enough smiles to go around, these days.
exquisitely expressed, Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

When I worked in customer service, there was a sign above my desk. It said, "If you see someone without a smile, give him yours." I think that is a good rule to live by! Thanks for the review, Woody. Lydi**

[Woody]

there's a special day for love, labour day and so many more. but is there such a thing as a smile day? everybody should walk in the street and smile at strangers to brighten their day.

[Lydia Shutter]

I agree! Though some people would think we were crazy! LOL

[Lyn Anderson]

I love these, you write with such passion, and joy and clarity.

[Lydia Shutter]

Joy, passion, that is what every relationship needs...at least I think so! :) Thanks, KL. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

I loved this.. oh, so true.. so perfect... Yes, how the smile of the one you love lifts you.. gives you such strength and joy... because his or her happiness means all the world to you... So beautiful! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, you totally understand. Thank you, Craig. Lydi**

[redzone]

I have seen such a smile once upon a time... and in turn had one too!!... like this smile, your poem is like the sweet kiss on the the shoulder's bare skin and the word that comes to mind, "goosebumps"... your poems are always soooo Damn "nice" Lydi

[Lydia Shutter]

As are your reviews, Curt. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

The charm and elegance of your romantic poetry always leaves me with a smile Lydi. This is one sighs were made for. Stunning, stunning, stunning!

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

You flatter me, Julie...and I love it! :) Thanks so much. Lydi**

[fattycbreezy52]

wowwwww.Such an aesthetic approach.
I love this pic.She is so pretty no?
your poem actually triggered a response and made me perceive your message through all my senses.
This is what I call a true romanticist if not perfect.Afterall who actually is perfect?
And your name-Lydia?It is amazing since I am reminded of lydia Davis who won Booker prize in 2013 and this is what I am keeping in mind for my literature quiz tomorrow.The thing is that you have made this easier to remember now.
Glad that i met you and read this.:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a lovely review...thank you very much. Lydi** (Good luck on your literature quiz!)

[fattycbreezy52]

thanks a lot;)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Beautifully romantic flowing poem Lydi. Full of love and dedication and devotion.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, John. Lydi*