potent yet gentle

artwork by robert mcginnis

potent yet gentle

you were a love sonnet

dancing through my universe

i wanted to give you my all

share my morning coffee with you

and then hold your hand

as we gazed at the moon

you were my epicurean meal

i was your comfort food

we flew so high

for just a NY minute

a minute that refuses to leave my heart

without exit wounds

Reviews

[light and ashes]

I love these words combined with this art-work. They have such a timeless effect, like old films, back when they were "films" and not just "movies," because they were art and not mostly mindless entertainment.
I had a dress similar to this, once. Considered whether I should look for another similar.
Above all, I love these words.

[Lydia Shutter]

Artwork is always a great complement to poetry if you ask me. Wow, you had a dress like that one? Sexy Mama! :) Indeed, years ago people were classier. Clothing was classier...and so were films. thanks for the visit! Lydi**

[light and ashes]

Somewhat, it wasn't as sexy..
but it did have similar lace,
and vintage feel.

I agree. People were better..
classier.
Clothes were classier..
Everything was classier, like you stated.
You're very welcome.

[Alla Antsis]

"a minute that refuses to leave my heart
without exit wounds"
Bravo, Lydia! Love your work

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Alla. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I adored the poetry dear Lydia.
"i wanted to give you my all
share my morning coffee with you
and then hold your hand
as we gazed at the moon"
I adored the above lines. Coffee and holding hands. Our best days and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry for love.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Your review means a lot to me, John. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the power of love, and to the joys and sorrows that come with it. The use of metaphors, such as "you were a love sonnet / dancing through my universe," creates a sense of both passion and grace, while the imagery of "share my morning coffee with you / and then hold your hand / as we gazed at the moon" adds a touch of intimacy and tenderness. Your words convey a sense of both longing and acceptance, and the final lines, "a minute that refuses to leave my heart / without exit wounds," are both haunting and poignant. Your poem is a testament to the power of language to express the deepest emotions, and to find beauty and meaning in even the most fleeting moments.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much Bhuyanshi! I appreciate your in depth review. Lydi**

[DIVYA]

A love that felt like a minute and yet stays firmly affixed to the heart. Indeed, so firmly, its departure would leave exit wounds. So let it stay, as the gentle sonnet that it is, to remind you that all great things need to be forever as long as their essence lingers on. Once again, I enjoyed the absolute beauty of your words, the gentle nudge of wistful feelings and the stunning artwork.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, you really make my day with your wonderful reviews. thank you so much! Lydi**

[DIVYA]

I loved it, dear Lydi. You're most welcome. ⚘

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
I believe last year when I first started posting for the very first time ever I reviewed your poems and then somehow lost track of you... Glad to find you again and read this delicious poem..
I love the image..Not many poets post their poems with images and I just love it when I find one that does.
Your poem is one that I really relate too and although different than the way I write it definitely is of the same theme as many of mine..
Again, I loved it and I am so happy to have read it...
Lisa, still in Spain

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Lisa, thanks so much for your lovely review. I love browsing through artwork and finding an image to complement my words. Are those Delft tiles on the walls behind you in your icon? So pretty! Lydi**

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
Those are the tiles in the place in Portugal... Each one (if I remember correctly, is different... They do resemble Delft...don't they... according to our guide they did not have any way of making a red... so everything was basically blue, yellow, or green...even the house indicated who lived in them.. The military was yellow and so on..really interesting. Maybe more so because I am a water colour artist.
I too love finding the perfect image for what I write..not always easy.
Lisa, now living full time in Spain

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, so they were in Portugal. I have delft tiles all over my home. They do make Delft in colors sometimes...they are limited editions. Thanks for explaining. Lydi*

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome...
I have been to so so many places all over the world and plan to go to even more...
I lived in So. California until almost 3 years ago...Big change but we love it here.
Perfect decision...
Lisa

[Lydia Shutter]

Travel as much and as often as you can. I have enjoyed so much travel myself.

[emmajoygreen]

Your words are utterly adoring, absolutely alluring and placed in a beautifully elegant way, Lydi.
Magically laid, ' .. you were my epicurean meal - i was your comfort food'. That made me smile and tingle at the same time.. what a thought!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Emma...tingling is a good thing! :) Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

I laughed... yes! x

[Chris Shaw]

Lydi**, what wonderful poetic expression, potent yet gentle. Says so much.

you were my epicurean meal
I was your comfort food

You have everyone drooling here. We all want some.

Beautiful poetry and your chosen artwork is certainly a mood setter.

Have a lovely day dear friend. Delighted to have seen this gem.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

And I am delighted you left me such a lovely review, Chris. Thank you very much....for noticing the artwork too. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

My pleasure Lydi**

[H K Singh]

"you were my epicurean meal" What aline to pursue .. wonderful 👍 writing hoping for the nextvone..

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a lovely review. Thank you, H.K. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Your romance poetry really hits all the right pleasant notes Lydi. And here is a superb example. You are the mistress of love poetry. If you will pardon the wording but I couldnt for the moment think of another way to put it.

[Lydia Shutter]

I gladly accept that moniker, Ken! Thanks for the review. I so enjoy writing romantic poetry. Lydi**