with a soft kiss

it's almost valentine's day

artwork by ann marie zilberman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

similes sing

poetry parties

you shave off the day's beard of ennui

with your razor sharp wit

i become a fugitive from the languor of life

employing your passion as my wings

in dark pockets of night

in the vastness of day

you build a forever bridge

spanning the distance between

my fantasy world and reality

with a soft kiss

i love you!

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

For as long as we have known each other, it still resonates throughout the years how very much I admire your work. To have the ability to touch someone beyond words is simply your way, and I am a witness to it every time you post. My best always, my dear friend!

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Kelly! Good to see you on the site. Thank you so much for this lovely review. You know I admire your work as well. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

awwwwwwwwwwww so delightful! so eloquent ... so poetic and perfect in every way ... never read a better Valentine anything ... mmmmmm makes me a believer

[Lydia Shutter]

We must always believe in love, E....always. Especially in the climate of the world today with he COVID-19 craziness going on.....hang on to love! Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

i will take that advice with me today Lydia! :)))))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

Please do, my friend! Sending hugs across the pond!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Lydia ... your a gem :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Rania M]

i become a fugitive from the languor of life
employing your passion as my wings

This lovely line took me back to my own magical days of love when I retreated from the world. It didn't last but it was worth it. Those moments are precious. Delicately, exquisitely woven poetry with artwork to die for. Reading you is an amazing experience.

[Lydia Shutter]

Rania, you are so kind. Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Lydi**

[Rania M]

I’m blessed to learn from you and look to your poetry for inspiration ❤️

[barleygirl]

You write the most consistently fresh love poetry of anyone here! Love the "shave . . . razor sharp wit" line spilling with creativity. Your word choices convey the very lilt & joy your meaning conveys! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Margie. Sorry for the delay in answering....we were on a cruise. Lydi**

[Carolynn]

This is brilliant Lydia - having someone so easily pull you out of any chance of boredom or complacency with life - a truly cherished partner. The beautiful art work matches the beautiful poetry perfectly :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Carolynn. I appreciate your sweet review. Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Speechless, Enjoyed and Love to see many more soft kisses from you Lydi*
Love you too :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a lovely review. Thank you. Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Welcome my lovely friend :)

[Robert Trakofler]

ennui... i didn't know that word, I immediately thought of the indigenous people of Alaska LOL
nope that wasn't it (thanks for the new word)
O'Lydia this was just sweetness in verse and it was a delicious bite I like like like this

[Lydia Shutter]

You mean the inuit people! Smiling here....ennui is something quite different and the English teacher in me wants you to look it up so you will remember the definition! :) Thanks so much, Robert. Have a wonderful day. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

I looked it up and it will more than likely not permeate my fractured memory this time but the seed is planted:)

[Lydia Shutter]

:) You always make me smile, my friend.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lydi is so good at planting those seeds!

[emmajoy]

When it comes to romantic poetry year-long, you're THE queen. Lydi. But with this poem, headed by Klimt's gloriously complex painting, you have created the warmest and most honest Valentine's message. Beautiful language, ' .. you build a forever bridge - spanning the distance between - my fantasy world and reality - with a soft kiss.. .. I love you! '

[Lydia Shutter]

The artwork is not Klimt's though it is his style. This graphic is by Ann Marie Zilberman. Thank you very much for the wonderful review, Emma. I appreciate you. Lydi***

[emmajoy]

I learned quite a few years ago that I do not know everything, Lydi!!! Will now research AM Zilberman!

Apart from that - and importantly, as ever your poem was/is lovely. x

[Lydia Shutter]

:) I think we can all stand to learn a thing or two!

[emmajoy]

I certainly do! About to learn more about A.M. Zilberman.

[emmajoy]

Just had a quick look, must spend far more time on the work and artist too. Discover the how, why and when. Extraordinary artwork, very detailed'; surely influenced by Klimt. Seems more female and flora perhaps? Must learn more. In a way pleased I was wrong in my review because I;ll know considerably better and more when done some proper research! Thank you Lydi

[BlackRose]

A kiss of such amore like no other can give seeps deep, one no longer has to dream or have fantasies about. Sounds like a Shakespeare piece of Romeo and Juliet, but without the death scenes. Such an indulgence of sensuousness in the artwork and of course this piece. Love it and how it flows so seamlessly. A wonderful piece for Valentine's Day.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much! Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

May be its me but I envisage the kiss by Gustav Klimt and see how well in my view it goes with your words. A lovely romatic love poem for valentines day. I'm also hearing Rachmaniov's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini. In my head as I type but that has got nothing to do with anything.

[Lydia Shutter]

How wonderful, Ken! thank you so much. Lydi**