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.

[Sami Khalil]

Gorgeous in all aspects of romance; classy for all tastes. Painting is splendid. That NY minute might lead to a lifetime.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Sami! Glad you liked the artwork too. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I always do! Love it. You are welcome 😊

[Einstein Noodle]

really like the NY minute ... and how this enchanted, exotic love story can not leave without an exit wound .. wow! incredible emotions says i! so precious a love
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, E. Always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Tom]

Oh my, oh my, I'm finally convinced after reading, rereading this beautifully sumptuous, super sexy poem, Friday evening along with a bottle of choice wine, 'tis a no brainer, writers cafe,a Lydia Shutter poem and ' Bob's your uncle' ... together but even alone, love is in the air!! 🥰

" you were my epicurean meal"

Inspiring

[Lydia Shutter]

Bob's your uncle? Is that a TV program across the pond? Thanks for the review, Tom. Always appreciated. Lydi**

[Pete]

such a great write. top notch stuff and long flowing. those are the ones we guys have to watch out for. like a switchblade - cuts both ways and quickly before you even realize what happened ... :)

[Lydia Shutter]

That type of personality is all too common in both males and females. Thank you for the review, Pete. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

You caught me in a web, and in a NY minute, I knew I would never be free.
The exit wounds even if they exist, are only superficial...
The internal bleeding is what never forgets.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yea, that damned internal bleeding never stops. Thanks for the great review, Jacob. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Ahhh, another slice of Lydi memories to make your heart turn to goo and wish they were ours and could write like that too.
Your last line everyone understands, and again wishes they had written too. Beautiful write Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, Lorry, I have a good memory and some of what I write is pure fantasy. I will never tell which is which! :)Thank you for the review. It is appreciated. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Keep us all guessing! 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

[willweb]

A beautiful and satisfying poetic memory collects on your page Lydi. This is soft and warm and a little intoxicating.
You do these little snippets of love very well. I loved it my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Will, thank you very much for this lovely review. Lately I have not written much. Lydi**

[willweb]

I've noticed...hopefully that changes soon.