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**

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Skillfully written, Lydia.
I love the rhythmic rhymes and its background song that my mind is humming underground.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Kay. I appreciate your review. Keep humming! Lydi**

[R.E. Ray]

This is the language of genuine love, when the other’s words transport us to a better place, a place we want to stay and embrace. Thank goodnesses kisses and love are part of our reality. Love the poem and the art, Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Ray! Lydi**

[Verse]

Everything you could possibly want in a love poem for sure!!!

Blessings to you.

V

[Miss Sharon]

Be still my beating heart! Soooooooooo beautifully romantic. Love these lines...(you shave off the day's beard of ennui with your razor sharp wit) Pure Lydi magic! ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Sharon, thanks so much. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Lydi**

[The White Raven]

Gorgeous artwork. The colors really do pop, and certainly set a romantic tone for the poem that follows. I really enjoy the concept of the three lines regarding the bridge between fantasy and reality. Love transports.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Raven. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Painting is beautiful as usual....

[Lydia Shutter]

You always notice the artwork. Thank you! Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I do. I love art. You are welcome....

[Sami Khalil]

Hearts are fluttering, roses are blushing and chocolate is melting in sweetness from these romantic words. Let us not forget that passion is dancing too. Happy Valentines.

[Lydia Shutter]

As long as the chocolate melts on the tongue, it is fine! :) Thanks so much, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha....You are welcome Lydia...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is a wonderfully metaphoric love poem...perfect for Valentines.
i love the third and fourth lines...wish i had written those.
great work, Lydi....one of my favorites from you.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jacob. Means a lot to me. Lydi**

[Lorry]

A forever bridge between fantasy and reality... I feel a wow coming on Lydi... WOW. (Told ya)
Like you need a reason like valentine's to melt even the muse's heart 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

Awww, Lorry, thanks so much. You know this is the genre I most enjoy. Happy Valentine's Day. Lydi*

[Neville]

Aahh that feels so much better...

Damn it Lydi**... it has been far too long

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, it's been a while since I wrote a love poem. With Valentine's day near, I knew I had to! thank you, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

You nailed it my friend :)