whisper

photography by ilya rashap                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

there's a wanting in my heart today

waves of ancient oceans crash on my shores

time for my fingers to write you a love poem

then caress each syllable gently

unbuttoning the emotion

i'll smudge its colors 

till it bursts into a rainbow

softly i'll fondle the poem

stroking it as i wrap it round my shoulders

dreaming of happier times

when words did not have their own agenda

and the wind did not whisper your name

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Beautiful first line and magic following throughout, dear Lydi. Your poem brought me to tears. We wrap ourselves in memories now, the tenderness still lingers. “I’ll smudge its colors..till it bursts into a rainbow”-such lovely, evocative imagery. Who is to say what is reality and what is not- the feelings are real and alive. The last three lines so wistful and perfect. Excellent write my friend. Take care and stay well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Annette....sorry I made you cry though! Yes, stay well...these days that is a major priority! Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Loved your poem Lydi! Am not usually so moved-it just reminded me of things past. you take care and stay well too! Beautiful day today. Thank heavens we're in Florida and can be outdoors while keeping distance. Happy Easter to you! xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Annette. We walk around 7 at night....when the sun is going down and it is not as hot. Happy Easter to you....for me it is Passover.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Happy, Blessed Passover to you and yours my friend!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much.

[Digvijay Singh]

To smudge the colours of love till it paints the sky. Quite amazing. Thanks for sharing Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review, Digvijay. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful words written dear Lydia. I could feel the emotions and the want in the words. Hell dear friend. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. Be careful and be safe.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. We are hanging in during these crazy times. I appreciate your review. Thank you. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved every word dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Robert Trakofler]

wow this is just wonderful there's nothing more I can say as my head just shaked

[Lydia Shutter]

I am honored by your review, Robert. Thanks so much. Now stop shaking! Lydi**

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

This is a very lovely read, written so well. Enjoyed reading this.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you. Lydi*

[Einstein Noodle]

so sensitive, sensual and intimate .. love the closing two lines especially .. well done Lydia ... a masterful touch ... the poem personified .. that's the way to write says i! and pairing it with the pic .. well done .. each compliments and adds to the other .. thanks for this moment .. of trust, youthful sexual energy and a simpler time ... a fine read ...
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, E. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[zainul]

Excellent work.Thanks for sharing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Zainul. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Happy Birthday, Lydi** !

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Jim! Can't believe you remembered my birthday! You are one special guy. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Just seems apt that I get to celebrate my favorite poet in the middle of National Poetry Month.

[Lydia Shutter]

(((((Jim)))))) thank you, Jim. For so many years we have been reading each other's words and I so appreciate your friendship.

[Ken Simm.]

The great mistress, (if you will pardon the expression) of the romantic poem talks about writing a romantic poem. what else could you ask for?

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ken. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the wind, the ocean, the caress of that beauty rolled into a very sensual piece of writing...
"when words did not have their own agenda" the best poems are made up of words that embrace each other and not try to stand out....in a relationship, if we give to each other, push each other to be strong, we will make a perfect poem.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

How right you are, Jacob. Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia... a lovely bouquet of flowers blooming from
emotions that remember the days of September when Autumn
colored our days with dreams and the music of romantic fantasies
where passionate waves of desire became a string of unbroken pearls.
Your poetry is a gift of sacred moments. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Pat. I always appreciate your lovely reviews. Lydi**