what is as fascinating?

artwork by steve henderson

what is as fascinating as yearning?

perhaps you are now warmed by the fire started inside

entwined in silken scarves of metaphoric mastery

our tongues will dance

turning first cheeks, then chest

cotton candy pink

but that amorous heat will cool

my welcoming arms will be but a memory

of a half forgotten tale

just as the summer sun fades when autumn leaves fall

another will capture your thoughts

because truly, my love

what is as captivating as desire?

Reviews

[redzone]

summer may fade into autumn, and autumn fade into winter, but your pen yearns for creativity and a desire to write poetry, in the same way as I yearn to see one of your poems and desire to devour the words you place on the page and always so very 'nice'... just as winter desires to be spring.... oh, and no metaphors were harmed in this yearning desire... ;0)

it really is a wonderfully "nice" poem Lydi... glad you shared it...

[Lydia Shutter]

Hope my words don't give you indigestion when you devour them! I mean, they may look "nice", but you just never know, do ya? :) Thanks so much, Curt. I always appreciate your wonderful reviews. Lydi**

[redzone]

maybe it's the cast iron stomach, but no indigestion here, just a tasty bowl of Lydi's poetic soup... it's good for whatever ails you.... to borrow from one of Dicken's famous characters, "MORE PLEASE"!!! ;0)

[Lydia Shutter]

:) thanks, curt.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia.
"because truly, my love
what is as captivating as desire?"
wish, want, mystery and desire, make the final place, perfect. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your lovely reviews, my friend. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure dear Lydia and I always enjoy your work.

[Chris Shaw]

Love the metaphor here Lydi** just as the summer sun fades when autumn leaves fall, another will capture your thoughts. A sadness detected here. Beautiful work.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Chris. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

The metaphoric mastery here, is you. It is and always will be, you!

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, Kelly, you are a good friend. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Captivating as desire is the fire of days spent ... in wisps of silken scarfs and cheeks pink as cotton candy with a dandy who knows how to use the bow and arrow aimed at your ♥️ heart that flowers 💐 in February metaphors.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Pat. Your reviews are always colorful! Lydi**

[DIVYA]

Such metaphoric mastery! How beautifully yet sadly the summer sun fades and with it fade the thoughts of a past love. It's painful even thinking of it. A wonderful poem from you. Appreciated so very much Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Divya. I always appreciate your lovely reviews. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

You’re so welcome always, dear Lydi!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

reminds me of the Captain and Tenille..."when others turn you off who will be turning you on, i will i will will"

when the love is really real...the emotional and mental will hold up even after the physical winds down ...
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Love it when a poem reminds someone of lyrics I remember! Thanks, Jacob. Always appreciate your visits. Lydi**