sparks

it's friday night!

artwork by andrew atroshenko

catching sparks

as they fly through the air between us

i put them on the lathe of my psyche

to form words

suddenly my world is full of syllables

made up of sparks

i can almost hear them shouting

        “me me choose me”

as i unlock the door of my sensuality

entering a universe of not here - - not there

with a key molded from sumptuous syllables

of course they exist only to express

so now my words have written a poem in which to live

a place that feels like truth and reads like a kiss

a place i now invite you to visit with me

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I really love your imagination here . . . catching sparks & putting them on a lathe, then suddenly a world of syllables, like a key to unlock the pleasures of life! This is so surprising & an interesting way to express how the sparks turn into written works! Also, showing the connection between sensual sparks in the beginning and the final 3 lines, which are so affectionate & welcoming!

[Lydia Shutter]

Barley, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you. Lydi**

[Ted Kniffen]

Ah, if only Jim Morrison had read this, 'Light My Fire' may have been a better song.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here.....thanks, Ted. Lydi**

[Esteban Luis Soto]

Great poem. I really like the imagery of sparks as syllables. Perhaps you could add a line that shows time and place? Either way, I really enjoyed it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Esteban. Lydi**

[C. M. Miller]

Thanks for the invite. Shall I bring red or white? "Syllables" as "sparks." A poetic "light my fire" metaphor that invites the soul to burn.

[Lydia Shutter]

Either would be just perfect! :) Thank you for your review. Lydi*

[B. Boileau]

Now you've gone and done it. You've unlocked the door, revealed the secret to why some of us write. Pandora's dictionary full of fiery syllables.
Another Friday reading you make woo with words is always something I look forward to.

[Lydia Shutter]

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

[Renée]

Lydia...This is the first time I have found 'lathe" used in a poem ! I love it..and it caught my attention and saw the sparks fly ! A fun write that is an invitation to so many possibilities !

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Renee. I try to use words that stay in the shadows! :) Lydi**

[Renée]

Very fun, Lydi ( :

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think i like that idea...i will join you in the poem....because outside the poem, life is pretty bleak---

those syllables soothe...

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

In poetry, all things are possible. Thanks so much for the review, Jacob. Lydi**

[redzone]

there is no better place to be on a Friday night than in Lydi's psyche catching and reading her "sparks" making words and filling them with sensuous and sumptuous syllables... whoa, kisses too, no wonder there are so many sparks!!! Thanks for the invite Lydi, let me get my asbestos suit so I don't catch fire with all them sparks everywhere...lol... oh never mind, what the hell, it's Friday and there should be lots of sparks!!! "sniff, sniff" somethings burning Lydi...

it is not a nice poem Lydi.. it's a "Sparkly Nice" poem...

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

Okay, you planted the song worm! "Can't you feel it baby? Can't you feel it, here it comes! Feel it! Feel it! Fire! Fire! Something's burning, something's burning" No asbestos suits allowed! Thanks for the great review. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

lathe of my psyche -- I don't know why, but that's the sexiest line to me.:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Hey, as long as one of the lines was! :) Thanks so much, KL. Lydi**

[Gray]

So nice of you to invite the reader. I for one am glad you did. Sensual words feel good, caressing the ear like a lover. The excitement that comes from your experience Is felt through each syllable you sigh. I see the sparks fly in the tone of this poem. Keep that key handy and thanks for sharing your joyous words with me.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review so much! Lydi**