let me believe

artwork by josephine wall "earth mother" 

you

embroider my essence

adjust the rabbit ears of my soul

allow my mind to breathe a breath of fresh ideas

all the while slaying my dragons

so tonight

let me be greedy 

hug me with your imagination

i'll be the rambling colors in your kaleidoscope

grant me custody of your sparkling mind

just for tonight

let me believe i can have it all

Reviews

[redzone]

Lydi, ever the romantic.... thank you for being this.... I see that words have captured your pen.... good thing cause then we get to read the thoughts that cascade through your mind..... "hug me with your imagination" I loved the idea of this, and of being the colors, the kaleidoscope that weaves through shared love...

I agree with Jacob, this poem is one of your best and I will also say loudly, NICE, poem.... hopefully your pen will stubborn;y remain in your hands collecting worda....

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Curt. Your "nice" reviews are always welcomed. Lydi**

[Shelley Warner]

Someone my age would know what you mean by "adjust the rabbit ears of my soul" :) Poetic tribute to love.

[Lydia Shutter]

And my age too....obviously! :) thanks so much, Shelley. Lydi**

[Shelley Warner]

You're welcome :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It seems the days of my writing poetry are becoming few and far between, but my muse takes to light whenever I read you. What a run we've had, my friend...here's to many more!

[Lydia Shutter]

Kelly, always so happy to see you on my page. Yes, we have been writing for a very long time. I hope we continue. I do not write as often as I used to, but now and then the muse is good to me. Hope your world is safe and happy. Lydi***

[Coyote Poetry]

So wonderful and so beautiful dear Lydia.
"you
embroider my essence
adjust the rabbit ears of my soul
allow my mind to breathe a breath of fresh ideas"
I loved the above lines. We need people near to excite our mind and our imagination. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, John. I appreciate your review. Have a great weekend. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Sami Khalil]

Other than embroidering our essence, love stitches our beings in oneness. It can make us, shake us to the core and cast a wide net.
Gorgeous lines with painting as a companion.

[Lydia Shutter]

We all need love in our lives, no doubt. Thank you so much, Sami. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are muchly welcome. As you say indeed.

[Einstein Noodle]

I'm all yours Lydi! :))))))))))) i love this read .. it embraces me ... full Monty right from the start ... a very fortunate man to be the object of such poetry .. L3 .. such a delicate, intimate image .. to allow such touching of the soul .. super vulnerable. I am of the age that remembers well those rabbit ears and how touchy they could be to tune just right .. one must have a light "touch" .. "let me believe" exudes warmth and a glow of its own .. i love this poem .. great pic too! perfect match ... your the Queen Lydi! ;)
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi E. I thought I thanked you for this review this morning....but now it has disappeared. I told you I was straightening my crown! :) So thanks again, E. Not sure why WC removed my thank you to begin with. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

((((((((((((((((((((((((L)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[John the Baptist]

More than one meaning can be read into this one. Most of the qualities named could be attributed to either a lover or a higher power. Does that italicized "just for tonight" give a hint? Maybe, though, I am reading too much into this.

[Lydia Shutter]

John, you are far more spiritual than I am. However, once the words are on the page, they are yours to interpret. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"embroider my essence" love that line, and then the idea with the rabbit ears...I was just thinking about that the other day...we were talking about satellite tv and remotes....ah the days of rabbit ears and actually having to get up to change the channels.

I like how you use these metaphors in describing love..."the rambling colors in your kaleidoscope"---
good stuff Lydi...
one of my favorites from you.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Jacob. I used to write a lot of romantic poetry. Lately if I write at all, it is a good day. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This was an enjoyable read. It speaks to who inspire us to our better selves, lifts us when we don't always have the strength to do so alone. That simply love us for who we are during our tough times. And in loving them we can do anything. Thank you Lydia for sharing your art.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Carlos. I appreciate your review. Lydi**