What You Mean

artwork courtesy of art majeur

If I were a flowering plant

I’d gladly share my topsoil with you

If I were a silken blouse

You'd be chosen as my sleeve

If I were an astronaut

I’d ask the stars to spell your name

Sparkling every night

I will be your confidante

When secrets need to be voiced

And your defender

When the world gangs up on you

 

So, mon amour, when you teeter 

on the edge of night

Let me be your safety net

because

All the evocative poetry in the universe

is truly not sufficient

To tell you what you truly mean to me

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Your words prove that somewhere in the shadows there are thoughts and dreams that actually come true.. meantime

You always write with a trusting pen, Lydia, because however you feel there is something gentle and utterly giving when you flit across cold screens. Thank you for the comfort you spread confetti-like with every letter you offer, dear, dear lady. Hugs

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh Emma....you make me feel so talented. Thank you so very much for your words. I will be smiling today for sure. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

You know what's said is meant! Endless smiles on their way so - landing lights needed, please!

[DIVYA]

Dear Lydi,
In a few elegantly chosen examples, you illustrate a depth of devotion and passion.
The sleeve of a silken blouse is so delicately intimate! The safety net has such a feeling of comfort and assurance! To me, this was an expression of love, so sweet and moving, it carried me away, beautifully.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, this is an expression of love for sure. Today is my 48th wedding anniversary. My husband and I are truly blessed. Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Such empathy. Oh to be the recipient of this wonderful set of words. It would make my life.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review. thanks, Ken. Lydi**

[Lorry]

And if I were the he you're writing of, I wouldn't need to be an astronaut to be over the moon at this write Lydi. I'd probably do a loop de loop, before shooting off to the stars to see if they got my name right, or done the usual mistake of putting a W in there. 😊
But I'd still be well impressed you talked them into attempting it! 😊
Ps... Doesn't the lady in the painting look like she is eavesdropping, trying to hear a secret?

[Lydia Shutter]

Perhaps she is being a nosy one....I just loved the painting. Thank you for the lovely review, Lorry. Oh, and I think we are a bit too old to do loop de loops without our chiropractor on speed dial! Lydi**

[Lorry]

I knew that really, especially when I realised I was out of puff from reviewing! 😊

[John the Baptist]

A message of loyalty and support here. Kevin McCarthy needs to read this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure what McCarthy has to do with a love poem, but thanks, John. Lydi**