even now

your kisses brought the blush

back to my cheeks

my kisses tattooed your soul

your words refilled

the empty ewer inside me

through imagery and metaphor

we brought parts of us to life

parts we never really knew

yes, we were alive together 

more alive than we are apart

and even now

i think of you as  my

”happily ever after”

Reviews

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"yes, we were alive together
more alive than we are apart"
As someone who has just gone through a breakup, all these romantic poems break my heart over and over again. Yet somehow they make me believe in love again. Oh, what a wonderful poem, thank you.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. You WILL find love again. Make sure you have your eyes open when it passes your path. Lydi**

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A heart broken is not easily repaired and scars weaken the best efforts of recovery. But memories may be both sweet and sad; sweet for the having and the living and sad for the loss. An enjoyable read as always. F.

[Lydia Shutter]

Memories morph with time. What we can't have is always sweeter. Thanks, Fabian. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

We do need those tasty kisses dear Lydia. Keep us young in heart. These are the memories that make us smile in old age. A wonderful dance of words my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you John! I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poetry dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Amy R]

What a beautiful poem,
love, its a beautiful part of life, even after it becomes memories.
I really loved this piece...
Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you Amy. Lydi**

[Amy R]

You're welcome!

[Gee]

Happy anniversary(read your reply to Lorry)
31 years married myself so can fully relate to your finely laid words, and my much bitten tongue is testament to the time and effort in making a relationship work :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, it does take time and effort. That is something not usually bothered with these days. Thanks for the review, Gee. Lydi** Oh, and 31 years is not chopped liver! LOL

[Lorry]

Don't we all hope we have such fond reminiscences Lydi?
To show that some part of the complexity of life and living was worth it, as well as oh so memorable.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for finding this one, Lorry. Today is my 49th wedding anniversary! Love can last! Lydi**

[Lorry]

Many congratulations Lydi. Next one is the big five oh!
Think how much life has been lived together in that number. It Biggles the mind, as well as boggles it, when predictive text doesn't bills it up, if you know what I mean!
😃

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes...thanks for the laugh. The big five oh....I hope it is possible. Not many make it to that number these days.

[Lorry]

Very true Lydi. It would be a momunent...monulent... really big achievement indeed! 😃

[emmajoygreen]

Each and every line seems familiar... emotions distorted in the sad ever after. Thank Space and Time for allowing memories to etch wherever they can. You know how to say deep, dark thoughts yet have the artistry to stand proud, dear Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Truly this was a poem about no one in particular. Just playing with the words on a rainy day. Thanks so much, Emma. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

You played so very well so very well, dear Lydi - as you always have and do. Hugs and smiles coming your way. Em

[Lydia Shutter]

And back to you!

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. You bring the love to the page.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much! Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

As the past tense is used in this one, I get the impression the addressee is no longer in the picture. Still, his presence is powerfully felt, as the last two lines indicate. When feelings have been as deep as those described here, one is never totally in the past.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, John, even when people are no longer together, memories and emotions remain. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Betty Hermelee]

togetherness is a special bond to last eternally...being alive and laughing, crying, embracing, sensing....this bond seems especially important as it brought back all the emptiness felt....and all the love that was missing...."more alive than apart".....lovely
Warmly, B

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Betty. Lydi**

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcone