stay a while

artwork by marie laurencin

i ponder 

how improbable 

the dimensions of your hug are

how is it possible?

your arms are the shortest distance 

between love and caring

yet are long enough to span my world

encompassing me in a way 

nothing before ever has

and surely nothing ever will in the future

indeed, your hug is a country

yes that is what it is

a universe i reach without a compass

yet t'is there I am quite lost

in a glorious way

as the ebony velvet of night

takes off its slippers 

i smile

knowing it is here 

i wish to stay a while

Reviews

[A hare off]

When held in the arms of one who you care for and you can feel these same feeling returned, without words, without facial expressios, just knowing that this is a place that you are truly wanted and where you want to be, it can be its own country or universe. For once in that loving embrace nothing else exists except that moment which you hope lasts an enternity. Very beautiful Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for your review. Lydi**

[Cassie]

This one seems like a dream one has of a guy somewhere, sort of a crush on someone who is so near yet so far. Nice one as usual

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Cassie. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, this is the most endearing
poem as though you enter the beauty of
night with overtures of moonbeams and
intimate embraces... knowing that this
where you want to be. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

And comfortable there too. Thank you so much, Pat. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful ... what more can i say ..i feel the warm enduring love and trust .. well done Lydia! thanks for sharing!
E.
ps. with permission i would like to send this to my Norma :)

[Lydia Shutter]

As long as you tell your Norma I wrote it, I am honored for you to do that. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

tho the temptation to say it from me is pretty powerful ..... credit where credit due ;) ... thank you ma'am :)))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it's best when we get there without maps, without the compass...when the direction of love finds us...we just have to let ourselves wander into it, obligingly...and take our slippers off together.

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely! Thanks for the review, Jacob. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

What a wonderful love poem. So honest, and real.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

What a lovely progression of images!
You heart is big; soul, great.
Work to be proud of!

[Lydia Shutter]

And after reading this review, Jimmy, I am! :) Thank you so much. Lydi**

[B. Boileau]

Every single word is placed in its perfect place. This piece is positively dreamy. The emotions reach the reader in a glorious way, Your pen has encompassed a caring hug as nothing before ever has

: )

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Bill! Lydi**