poetry blossomed

artwork by anna razumovskaya

 

 stars unfurled themselves

 into the indifferent night

 foolish urges and forces of memory

 battled in my psyche

 my mind exercised - metrical aerobics 

 yes, i dreamed the words of a poem

 but dared not put my voice to them

 till your smile rested on my lips

 and the poetry blossomed

                                                                                                                 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is one of my all-time favorites from you, Lydi...
intensely romantic...breathtaking imagery..."metrical aerobics" (like that, my ex Barbara taught aerobics for a long time, and she was quite good)
and i love the vision created by the last two lines.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Quite the compliment from you, Jacob. Romantic poetry has always been my favorite genre. Haven't written one in a while. I appreciate the kind review. Lydi**

[poetgurl]

This is so very wonderful, wonderful imagery and sweet. love this

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you. Lydi*

[poetgurl]

not a problem

[Coyote Poetry]

So wonderful and beautiful is the poem dear Lydia. The words danced to perfection. I hope you are doing well and be safe dear friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing words,
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you stay safe and healthy too. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I have free time now. Started writing my great novel yesterday. I am still working and I only leave my house for food and work. Stay safe dear Lydia.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Lydi Dear 🥀

From title to perfection
in artistic choice,
deliciously warm caresses
by thy poetic voice
flow deeply into
every fiber
of this romantic soul …
sweetly embracing
in thrumming essence
⁓ my rapt manly whole.

Seems you've inspired something inside to softly, sensually rise in romantic tongue.
Could anyone truly blame me? ; )

Love the very thought of this work's wondrously lovely entirety in metaphor, imagery, and scintillating vibrancy; especially:
"Yes, I dreamed the words of a poem,
but dared not put my voice to them
till your smile rested on my lips,
and the poetry blossomed."

What come be better(?), and that artwork … MMmmm*
Thank you ever-so warmly and graciously, Our Fine Lady-Poet … happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review, Richard. Happy you noticed the artwork too. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

I'm proud to be your fan.

[Sami Khalil]

Intensely romantic, contagiously sweet. Your choice of words and painting are superb to the amateur and trained eyes and ears. You are waxing poetical.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami. You always choose great artwork to accompany your words too. LydI**

[Sami Khalil]

I try Lydia. You are welcome. Thank you kindly.

[emmajoy]

You really know How to make words sing, don't you. Lydi! From mere letters you create movement and sound when I read aloud.. as I need to at times. And, that in turn, draws out emotion that rings many a bell.. and that in turn echoes. That reads so cheesy but perhaps i mean that what you write, ripples.. is more than.. ok I give up.. please, please try to understand what I'm trying to say. Your poem is truly eloquent/

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, I thank you for the lovely review....and I take what you have written as a compliment. I think it is wonderful you read my words aloud. You are so sweet! Lydi**

[emmajoy]

There are times when a poem or piece of prose near demands sound. Pauses, light and dark, the rise or drop of a phrase.: all makes a difference. That said, the written post has to inspire that in the first place, of course. Yours did!

[Patricia Wedel]

A kiss is a flower blossom embedded sweetly in
the earthly moisture therein. Your poetry is like
a raindrop of love spent. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a poetic review, my friend. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

"yes, i dreamed the words of a poem but dared not put my voice to them.". Love the feel of those lines, and the close with your Muse being necessary to make the poem blossom. As always, you deliver mightily. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Jim. Finally inspiration struck me today. Lydi**