The Promise of Perhaps

romantic fantasy

Artwork by Julia Pappas

A big ewer basks in the sun just over the hill

embracing eternity’s minutes

each morning it tips ever so carefully

pouring out precisely one thousand four hundred forty

specially selected segments of time

 

Memorable though each one may be

I drink in only the ones designed to sate my longing

          for your touch

                   your voice

                              your words

licking each drop from my lips

the promise of perhaps inflames my desire

 

Yes, my darling, I still wait for

that one succulent second

the one destined 

to carry me back to your arms

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked this poem.
"your words
licking each drop from my lips
the promise of perhaps inflames my desire"
The taste of perhaps. Keep us hoping and wishing. Thank you Lydia for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

John, I really appreciate your reviews. Lydi*

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[barleygirl]

I absolutely LOVE the opening image of a "ewer" (had to look that one up -- great to learn new words!) . . . perfect vessel for holding those 1440 seconds . . . your entrance is so thoughtfully detailed, I was in a state of wonder, waiting to see what new delight would be presented in your poem! Then we go along thru the graceful observations til we get to "the promise of perhaps" which is my very favorite of all sensual devices . . . just love that lingering longing without certainty of being fulfilled. It can be almost as fun as coming together with wild abandon. I love the way you tease this one out to a point of imagined fulfillment *smile*

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews are always wonderful. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

This is a beautifully soft and sensual light that illuminates the mind and heart with wonder. There is endless desire in the longing of perhaps.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Craig. Lydi****

[Lyn Anderson]

Romantic and sensual, just as I knew it would be.

[Lydia Shutter]

Always my favorite genre....you know that. Thanks for the review, KL. Lydi**

[Ruth]

Such hope weaves around the whole being...enrapturing Lydi...held me captivated...such longing is a lingering paradise in itself...sigh...lovely :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Poppy. Lydi**

[Akshay Rawal]

There is always something about 'perhaps', an inexhaustible fuel to hope flickering against winds of despair. I like the beginning lines, "...precisely one thousand four hundred forty specially selected segments of time."
Good to read your words.
Akshay

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review so much, Askshay. thank you. Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Yes, my darling, I still wait for
that one succulent second
the one destined
to carry me back to your arms

Your words are like a prayer for the love of our life. Beautiful & serene!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review! Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

You're most welcome :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... that one moment oh his charm
takes you higher than the Eiffel Tower ...
the power of attraction when loves pours
drops of passion everlasting. Colors of rainbow
delicacies in gentle fantasies. Gorgeous poetry,
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Pat. I always appreciate your reviews.

[Sheila Kline]

OMG, your words with such wonderful, provocative expressions have me panting......LOL This is definitely a "YOWZA" write that should awaken longings in any who reads it with 1/2 a libido, or less! And the image of the girl with her lips parted as if asking, "Where are you?" brings it all together. You are absolutely beyond my ability to define gifted in the art of seductive writing! Now, where is that man you long for??? He certainly is alive in your memory, in the realm of your romantic fantasy

[Lydia Shutter]

Sheila, you are so kind. That man is truly a fantasy. A combo of every man....including my husband...I have ever seen, spoken with, or people-watched! In poetry all things are possible. I appreciate your lovely review. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Oh yes! We are so blessed as writers to create that which can inspire, and touch others as your words do. I have written many that if true would "shame" me.......LOL, but they are pleasurable for me so I write them. And, my goodness I am longing today because of your words!

[Lydia Shutter]

:) thank you....yes, you have written plenty steamy ones too.

[Shabeeh Haider]

The intensity of love, the depth of longing and the hope of meeting are so evident in this beautifully crafted poem. You are so right, Lydi. We live just for those moments and the rest of time becomes meaningless.
A poem par excellence.

*shabeeh*

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Shabeeh. Lydi**