yes, yes, yes

admit it, we all want it over and over again!

artwork by antoinette M

courtesy of etsy.com HelloUwall

squinting through the misted glass of longing

                   i see you

a sort of mega-hero on a white horse

or perhaps in a sports car

it doesn’t even matter

because there’s no doubt it’s you

i would know you anywhere

the one who will read me

and really understand me

the one who will think my words

should be read by more people

the one who will untangle my emotions

then grasp them by both ends

and tie them in a pretty bow

or maybe pleat them so i can wear them

like the plaid skirts in elementary school

my bones feel your presence

and drink in your very being

till i am nearly drunk with your significance

you are that itch i can’t scratch

the lust i can’t speak of

i never thought i would want you

but i do, damn it

and even after having you again and again

you are still my very own obsession

so come to me

tell me you want me too

yes, yes, yes,

publish me!

Author's Note

captcha is featural!

Reviews

[redzone]

well Lydi, quoting from a movie line, "you had me at" "squinting through the misty glass of longing" and then possessed by those plaid skirts and I can only scream, PUBLISH HER, PUBLISH LYDI... NOW!!! er.. I think I got emotional over that captcha "featural". And, dare I say it, your wonderfully "nice" poem. I love your expressive ways and sways Lydi. You itch and scratch in all the right places. hmmm isn't that the definition of "featural" ;0)
~~redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

I itch and scratch, eh? Wait, let me get the calamine lotion and the purell! LOL Curt, when you comment on a poem of mine, it is always a "nice" experience. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like this...I find it allegorical...

and the publish me...just means...let me be the book you publish...the book you want to touch and read and love.

[Lydia Shutter]

I always appreciate your reviews, Jacob. thanks. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I too was interpreting this as a love letter - what a wonderful little twist at the end. You are such a tease Lydi. I love it.

It is so true though - we all want recognition for our hard work - we put our hearts and souls into something as personal as a poem and to hear no - well for me that would be devestating. Perhaps that is why I really have never pursued publishing. - The fear of rejection.
Now you, my friend are another story - Published over and over and SO deserving of it...and if you want more - I say "Go for it girlfriend'!!!! I'll keep reading!
:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Yup, I am a tease...you know it! :) Thanks for the wonderful review, Julie. Your poetry is deserving of publication...I am certain of it. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

That means a lot to me Lydi. Thank you.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This was such fun Lydi. The double meaning had me right to the end and even though I know you to have professed your deep love for your husband I even wondered if you had been struck by an unexpected bolt from Heaven. Well done and I am sure you will be published many more times.

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Thank you, John. Lydi**

[Trace]

I was interpreting this as a love letter to your husband, the last line blew me away.
I too feel that want, that need, that overwhelming desire.
But sadly, will probably only ever hear: no, no, no.

Greatly enjoyed this piece and all your publishable work.

Happy New Year my friend, Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

While I have been published many times, I still want more! :) Yes, this was a tease, absolutely. Glad you enjoyed it, Trace. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

Oh … yep … I hear you … and hear you. Love the wry ending to this piece,

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Thanks, Pryde. Lydi**

[Yaseen J Malik]

lmao
i love this! the symmetry is oddly similar

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Yaseen. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Ha great title, thought you in were in the midst of an orgasm. I guess they can be quite the same...arousing read, who wouldn't want to publish this? ;-)

[Lydia Shutter]

While I have been published many times, there is always that draw....we all want it, n'est pas? :) Thanks, Frieda. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Oui, oui, oui...always a pleasure Lydi. :-)