candle-lit

photography by ilya rashap

you led me into a fresh forever

one i had never even dared to dream

the gap between fantasy and reality

was deliciously closed

with sips of sun-brewed tea

and kisses placed right there

i was your rose and baby's breath bouquet

and you arranged me artistically

till my eyes were emptied of seeing

and my skin saw all i needed to see

together

we followed the winding road 

on an intricate map of sensuality

ripples of wishes were smoothed 

by your too perfectly choreographed

magic touch

until alone

i realized my fresh forever

was nothing more than a candle-lit dream

Reviews

[Lorry]

The most bittersweet reality is the moment you wake from such wondrous dreams, knowing not even modern technology can record such precious moments and we finf ourselves playing the dreamwish jukebox each time after, when our head hits the pillow and we wait to see if it plays again.
Beautifully captured Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Lorry. Lydi**

[Jade]

This is such a wonderful write here, it's lovely

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you! Lydi*

[Patricia Wedel]

The delicacy of rearranging a rose and baby breath's bouquet so artistically is
sensually desirable... when sips of sun-brewed tea and lips enjoy reality.
Only a Greek Goddess could dream of a fresh forever so beautifully created.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

My dear friend, your reviews are always wonderful. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

We can but hope to have dreams like this. Beautifully sensual and all embracing. How often does it happen?
We can but hope it happens in real life, and sometimes it does, but mostly it doesn't. You are an expert at this genre Lydi**. I curtsey to you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Chris. Yes, writing romantic poetry is my favorite genre. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

It is the one I find most difficult and avoid like the plague :))

[Lydia Shutter]

Different strokes for different folks, right? :)

[Chris Shaw]

Nicely expressed Lydi**:)

[DIVYA]

No one could have stated it more beautifully than you have done here, Lydi. Everything in life is transient, more so love. What seems too perfect, usually is. Choreography is for the stage, not for relationships. It’s a great word you used here. I loved it. Yet, the good times must be cherished. 🌷

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Divya....you are absolutely right. The good times need to be held close to one's heart. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

You’re welcome, my dear friend. It’s always such a pleasure to read your words.

[Neville]

I am so glad you have started to lay a little summat special on the quilt of our Fridays again me luvverly Lydi**... this one, tho a little sad.. made me shudder and true.. darn near perfectly poemed, in my book N:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, this was a mild Friday write....but they will be warmer again as the weather changes! :) Thanks, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

always a pleasure....

[barleygirl]

This is an honest message that winds around the lessons of love. It's great how you gradually approach the core message so I don't see the twist coming. Usually I do not care for "perfect" love sentiments or scenarios, for exactly this reason . . . an uninhibited downhome love is where its at! *smile* You have an amazing way of picking details that pop! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Details that pop...love that concept. Hey, people say I accessorize like that too! :) Thank you so much, Margie. Enjoy the weekend. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

Oh to be back when I used to pop visually too! *wink! wink!*

[redzone]

I was in that 'dream' until those last three lines Lydi... here in black and white is the crash and burn, the place where reality replaces fantasy and all we hoped would be, is nevermore.... such dreams become bitter wake up calls to a shrill alarm that sometimes refuses to be silenced until the clock is smashed against the wall.. the emotional pull in your poem is felt deeply Lydi, makes you almost want to never awaken.... this is just very 'nice' art packaged in words and reality, lit by a candle.... and the use of 'nice' is also understated Lydi...

[Lydia Shutter]

Curt, I always appreciate your "nice" reviews....glad you felt the dream. That damned alarm clock deserves what it gets if you ask me! :) Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Whoa ! Quite the fantasy reaped here. As usual, when you come to the park on a Friday you bring your "A game". ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Sports analogies...love it! thanks, Jim. Lydi**